Which backing plate to use on a Makita?

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hook

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I'd like to share an encouraging word with my fellow newbies.



Tonight, I ended up with about an hour and a half to kill. Both cars are clean, and actually looking better than they have in a long time just because I've been paying attention to them - no new products (except the duster). Just attention and a little effort & time.



So I decided to try something new - clay. Just the hood of the Lexus, for a start. I used the Mothers kit, including their QD.



Amazing. The hood is perfectly smooth when stroked with a plastic bag-encased fingertip. The rest of the car still feels like someone sprinkled sand on it - even though you can't see anything (even with a jewelers loupe, 10X). And it's had 3M 39009 and 33089 (finish restorer wax, old product).



So I decide, what the heck, I still have almost an hour. So I put on a coat of AIO. Used a foam applicator and a clean, soft cotton towel to buff off. Was careful to use thin coats, and didn't let it dry before removing. No problems.



All I can say is: WOW. I did 1/2 the hood, with a nice clean line down the middle. Buffed it out real well, so no cheating to see where the line was. Didn't matter, from almost every angle under a pair of 100 watt bulbs (it's night, and I'm in my garage) I could see the difference. Finshed up the hood, and the feel and look of the paint is amazing. Now I understand what everybody's talking about...and I can't wait to get the rest of the car done.



So, even if you've never used clay, never used a sealant, never used whatever...read, read, read...ask questions, and then, when you feel comfortable, try it. It's worth it.



regards,

Andy



[Edited by hook on 07-17-2001 at 09:22 PM]
 
Andy, thanks for sharing your experiences with us other newbies. I'm looking forward to giving my cars the "first" Klasse treatment. Have fun doing the rest of your Lexus.



Tschus
 
Thanks for sharing your experience, Andy. My shipment of Klasse, FI2, and 3m clay arrived last night and I can't wait until the weekend to use them. It sounds like you had great results! Good luck with the rest of the car!



-- rob
 
hey Andy,

Just wait until you get a few coats of sealant glaze on top, it'll just get better and better. Can't wait to see the results.
 
Snake,



I'll definately bring it by when it's done. Maybe we can get some pics, too. I might also be by sooner to get a few more MTs and let you see the Maxima - my goal onit is to minimize the water mark etching (if that's what it is).



I think I'm most suprised by the difference the clay made. I pretty much figured the Klasse would look better than the stuff I was using. But the feel of the paint....I didn't think it felt too rough before. Now if you touch the hood and then touch the roof, the roof almost feels like sandpaper. And I can tell the difference in the way a MT feels moving over the paint.



BTW, I referred a couple local people to you today. One used to show a '65 Mustang (Concours events), she knows her stuff, I think.



re,

Andy









[Edited by hook on 07-18-2001 at 08:47 PM]
 
I have thought (for some time) that I was detailing my car correctly. Man was I wrong. I was probably doing more damage than good. I am getting a bar of clay to start with. Not really sure where to go from there. Any suggestions. I do not know what AIO is, but it seems to be quite popular. I would like to get out some swirl marks, so I am not sure what to do first.



I would like to clay the car, but I do not know where to go from there. Let me know what you think.
 
How bad are the swirls?

After the clay (follow directions) I would use the 3M Finesse It II (available at NAPA) with a foam pad using bumber to bumber motions, then apply klasse AIO and a few coats of klasse SG (available at http://www.properautocare.com }, and if you want, a carnauba wax topper like OG blitz for more depth and wetness. Also quality towels are also important to a great finish, I am ordering a five pack of Mf towels from CMA (www.properautocare.com) next week.
 
MarylandBimmr, AIO is an abbreviation for All-In-One, which is a German made product by Klasse. It is an acrylic sealant and paint cleanser in one.

Here are some links (and by the way it's sold at all the Bimmer dealerships here in San Francisco/Bay Area, too):

http://www.properautocare.com/klascomkit.html

http://members.tripod.com/el1snako/id157.htm

As much as I love Klasse, their leather/vinyl cleaner/protectant smells like kerosene and would never let it near my interior.

http://store4.yimg.com/I/classic-motoring_1641_2811609
 
Okay, it looks like I may be able to borrow a Makita 9227 so I can see if I can handles a rotary or not.
I need your suggestions as to which backing plate is most recommended.
LC? or the Megs?
I daw the Meguiars W-64 5" bp, can I use this with the Hydrotech 6.5"?
Thanks for listening.

Raoul
 
jrt81 said:
Okay, it looks like I may be able to borrow a Makita 9227 so I can see if I can handles a rotary or not.
I need your suggestions as to which backing plate is most recommended.
LC? or the Megs?
I daw the Meguiars W-64 5" bp, can I use this with the Hydrotech 6.5"?
Thanks for listening.

Raoul
Click to expand...

I would go with a 6" Backing Plate for a better fit, But you can use the Meg's one also.
 
Thanks Angelo for the info.

One more thing, which finishing pad would you recommend?
The kompressor or the Hi-Gloss?

In case I get some holograms.
 
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