What polish for single stage paint?

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imported_Billfold

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I am going to detail my Father-In-Laws '89 BMW 635CSi, and I was wondering what a good single stage polish would be. It looks to have moderate swirling, but other than that the paint is in great shape. Would SFX-2 be too harsh, and can you use a clay bar as well?
 
I've had success with the Poorboys SSR line on my Mom's 01 LX470 which is black single stage. Expect to make a couple passes though (ex: SSR2 -> SSR1).
 
I always use the same stuff on single stage that I use on b/c, just remember that most ss (not white though!) is softer than b/c, so start mild and see what's really needed.



I clay ss just like b/c, but again, be gentle lest you induce marring.



Some ss *really* responds well to glazes and products with a lot of oils, just something to keep in mind.
 
hmmm...my SS red and white on my 88 s10 is rock hard, and is a good .8mils thick, and it has never been repainted.
 
jjwalker said:
hmmm...my SS red and white on my 88 s10 is rock hard, and is a good .8mils thick, and it has never been repainted.
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SS colors like red can vary, the stuff on my old MOPARS was pretty soft. But yeah, ss white is about as hard as paint gets.
 
cool, well I will get some before and afters when I do this detail. I really love how the older BMW's were built. Very solid car for an '89. What's a good LSP for SS paint? Can I use NXT?
 
Yeah, I wanted to ask that question too. My buddy Evo8 has a single stage paint and man, when you use AIO on white polish pad. That white pad becomes red. So, PB SSR1 or 2 will do it?
 
klnc- Yeah, you'll be fine with those products.



billfold- yeah, NXT oughta work fine. When Mike Phillips was doing a single stage Allard at the B-J auction, he used NXT on its single stage.



But I too like the look of a glaze/carnauba combo on most single stage paint. Not exactly the last word in protection, though.
 
Where is the best place to buy Collinite 845? I am looking at using that as the topper for my parents and my in-laws vehicles, because they do not have the time to wax their cars consistently.
 
Billfold said:
Where is the best place to buy Collinite 845? I am looking at using that as the topper for my parents and my in-laws vehicles, because they do not have the time to wax their cars consistently.
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Yeah, Collinite is what I use/give for applications like that too. I just order fine straight from Collinite. Get the phone number off their website and give 'em a call. Nice guys.
 
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