ellcapitan
New member
Hi. I've scoured these forums many times for info for quite a long time now. I never joined because I'm not a professional detailer (more like an A.R.-hobbyist) and I therefore do not have much to contribute. Just lotsa reading and lotsa learning. I actually finally joined mostly to make it easier to access the forums on "Tapatalk" on my smartphone.
I recently bought a "Brilliant Silver" 2003 Benz CLK Coupe, with near-perfect original paint!! Very minimal correction will be needed on this one, though I'm aware that M-B clearcoat is very hard and I may have my work cut out for me.
I do have a PC, some various orange, red, waffle, and wool pads, and two bottles of Meg's 105 and 205; though frankly I'm not too familiar with the proper use of this stuff. I don't know if it will be overkill for the minimal amount of correction my car currently needs, and I DON'T want to cause damage or remove too much clear for no reason. (Currently considering buying a Meg's "DA Microfiber 5" Starter Kit"...)
I've used a vast array of OTC waxes and sealants over the years, with predictably varying degrees of success. I'm just now beginning to discover some of the professional-grade products out there, and so far I can attest to their superiority. (Particularly, KAIO, KSG, and Collinite 845.) I just bought a Zaino "kit" (ZAIO, ZCS, Grand-Finale) and I can't wait to use it, when the weather gets warmer (I live in metro/upstate NY, and I don't have a garage
)! ...I've also learned not to turn my nose up at the widely-hated NuFinish...it works great on wheels!
...Anyway, what I tend to value is user-friendly and reasonably novice-safe correction products, and user-friendly and LONG LASTING LSPs. Thanks for any tips or comments, and excuse the newbie-ness and long-winded post...
I recently bought a "Brilliant Silver" 2003 Benz CLK Coupe, with near-perfect original paint!! Very minimal correction will be needed on this one, though I'm aware that M-B clearcoat is very hard and I may have my work cut out for me.
I do have a PC, some various orange, red, waffle, and wool pads, and two bottles of Meg's 105 and 205; though frankly I'm not too familiar with the proper use of this stuff. I don't know if it will be overkill for the minimal amount of correction my car currently needs, and I DON'T want to cause damage or remove too much clear for no reason. (Currently considering buying a Meg's "DA Microfiber 5" Starter Kit"...)
I've used a vast array of OTC waxes and sealants over the years, with predictably varying degrees of success. I'm just now beginning to discover some of the professional-grade products out there, and so far I can attest to their superiority. (Particularly, KAIO, KSG, and Collinite 845.) I just bought a Zaino "kit" (ZAIO, ZCS, Grand-Finale) and I can't wait to use it, when the weather gets warmer (I live in metro/upstate NY, and I don't have a garage
)! ...I've also learned not to turn my nose up at the widely-hated NuFinish...it works great on wheels!...Anyway, what I tend to value is user-friendly and reasonably novice-safe correction products, and user-friendly and LONG LASTING LSPs. Thanks for any tips or comments, and excuse the newbie-ness and long-winded post...
