This is what I have to work on - looking for some advice

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DTailN

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I am detailing a family members car for the first time. It is a '01 Acura MDX with 70k miles that has been driven through the local car wash and waxed once in 5 years. It is a daily driver but is garaged. Here are the pics.



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(Products that I have to choose from)



  1. Clay – Pinnacle Ultra Poly, Sonus Block and SFX Ultra Fine
  2. Polishes – Menzerna PO106FF and PO85RD
  3. Glazes – RMG and VMG
  4. Paint Cleaners – Klasse AIO and Werkstatt Prime Strong
  5. Sealants – Four Star UPP / UPPS and Werkstatt AJT
  6. Waxes – Pinnacle Liquid Souveran and Souveran Paste
  7. QD's – Pinnacle Crystal Mist, ClearKote Quikshine
  8. PC7424 (This will be my first time using it)
  9. Edge 2K Pads

(What I am hoping to accomplish)



  1. I will be polishing for the first time using a PC. I want to get the paint prepared as well as I can without trying to be too aggressive.
  2. I want to use the sealant that will last the longest. I will have the car for the weekend so I can allow for ample cure time between layers. I plan on applying 2-3 layers of either UPP or AJT.
  3. I want something that I can maintain once or twice a month with a good wash and a QD.

(Questions)



  1. Do you think the PO106FF is going to offer enough correction without having to go to a polish with more cut? I'm cautious since I've never used a PC before.
  2. Do you think I need a wax as a LSP over either the UPP or AJT? I am more concerned about durability than looks.
  3. Is either the AIO or Prime Strong necessary after the Menzerna polish?
  4. I have read a lot of great things about RMG and VMG but I'm not sure where they would fit in here. Would either work under the UPP or AJT?

This is my first post but I have been reading/learning on here for months. I would appreciate any product suggestions and answers to my questions. Thanks for the help! I will post pictures when I'm done.
 
DTailN said:
(Questions)



  1. Do you think the PO106FF is going to offer enough correction without having to go to a polish with more cut? I'm cautious since I've never used a PC before.



    PO106FF doesn't have a great deal of cut, but when used with a polishing pad, it will do a very good job of removing mild swirls, oxidation, etc. and leave a fantastic gloss.




  2. Do you think I need a wax as a LSP over either the UPP or AJT? I am more concerned about durability than looks.



    AJT will probably be the longer lasting of those two products. Topping with a carnauba might add a little to the overall appearance, and it may add a few weeks to the overall protection.




  3. Is either the AIO or Prime Strong necessary after the Menzerna polish?



    They aren't *necessary*.




  4. I have read a lot of great things about RMG and VMG but I'm not sure where they would fit in here. Would either work under the UPP or AJT?



    For durability's sake, it would be best to leave those two products out.


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Wash-clay-wash

polish with 106ff and something like an orange pad (not sure how the edge pads are rated)

If that does not remove the swirls to your liking, then you will nead something heavier.

Prime, then 2-3x of AJT.



If you end up using something stronger, then I would follow with prime strong, then the AJT.
 
Thanks for the advice. I'll give the AJT a try after the clay and polish. What would you recommend for the black painted trim, roof racks, and area around the mirrors? I have read of people using AIO or VM. Thanks.
 
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