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01-18-2008, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='519798' date='Jan 18 2008, 04:25 PM
Keith, when you say (Max: 5.0)... do you mean on a scale from 0-5? Also, do you recommend that I get 3.02, 106FF and 85RD? Can I just use 3.02 and a light cutting pad to simulate what 106FF would do?
01-18-2008, 04:34 PM
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My Ride: BMW E60 530i , Silver with leather Air Con iDrive 17" Breyton Rims with Dunlop Sp Sport tyres (M-Tech Bodykit and rims WANTED)
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Toyota MR-S 1.8 VVTI , Lagoon Blue with Red leather Air Con 15" standard alloys with Toyo tyres
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTI, Lagoon Blue, Air Con, 16" Standard alloys with Kuhmo KU31, EBC Green Stuff
Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='519798' date='Jan 19 2008, 12:25 AM
rj, I think you need to seal first, then wax.
Keith, when you say (Max: 5.0)... do you mean on a scale from 0-5? Also, do you recommend that I get 3.02, 106FF and 85RD? Can I just use 3.02 and a light cutting pad to simulate what 106FF would do?
Keith, when you say (Max: 5.0)... do you mean on a scale from 0-5? Also, do you recommend that I get 3.02, 106FF and 85RD? Can I just use 3.02 and a light cutting pad to simulate what 106FF would do?
and another yes, i would recommend you get all three cos they have different cut and gloss.
But if u don't want to spend too much on polish, get 3.02 and 106FF, as i found 85RD are too mild for our paint.
(It all depends on the condition of the paint e.g very very light swirls i will go with 85RD first, then 106ff if it's not success........so it all depends)
Could do 3.02 on light cutting pad but u won't get the gloss from 106FF
So, still recommend 3.02 and 106ff!Polishing is the most important part of the detailing cos it determines the shineness of the car, so it is well worth to spend on it
01-18-2008, 08:39 PM
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EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
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Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
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So does the 85RD give that much deeper gloss than the 106FF? I have a Jet Black E60, just in case you missed it in my sig. 
And what color pads do you recommend? Like I said, the paint on my car has minor spider webbing, so I don't think I'll need much cutting/correction for that. But my headlights need moderate to heavy correction.
Thanks for all your help!
And what color pads do you recommend? Like I said, the paint on my car has minor spider webbing, so I don't think I'll need much cutting/correction for that. But my headlights need moderate to heavy correction.
Thanks for all your help!
01-18-2008, 08:40 PM
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Im completely stopped using Edge pads, they are horrible.
I only shop for a couple of places and DD.com is one of them. They have stuff you cant get anywhere else, great pricing and awesome service. (no I am not affliated w them
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I only shop for a couple of places and DD.com is one of them. They have stuff you cant get anywhere else, great pricing and awesome service. (no I am not affliated w them
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01-18-2008, 09:38 PM
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IMO
RD gives the SAME gloss as FF. FF has more CUT. There has been argument that RD has a higher gloss but personally I disagree.
In terms of pads, I use 2 colors. White and Orange. Anything MORE I go to purple wool.
I like the old school full surface pads but those are discontinued so I use the LCC
RD gives the SAME gloss as FF. FF has more CUT. There has been argument that RD has a higher gloss but personally I disagree.
In terms of pads, I use 2 colors. White and Orange. Anything MORE I go to purple wool.
I like the old school full surface pads but those are discontinued so I use the LCC
01-18-2008, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='519833' date='Jan 18 2008, 05:34 PM
Yes, scale 0-5.
and another yes, i would recommend you get all three cos they have different cut and gloss.
But if u don't want to spend too much on polish, get 3.02 and 106FF, as i found 85RD are too mild for our paint.
(It all depends on the condition of the paint e.g very very light swirls i will go with 85RD first, then 106ff if it's not success........so it all depends)
Could do 3.02 on light cutting pad but u won't get the gloss from 106FF So, still recommend 3.02 and 106ff!
Polishing is the most important part of the detailing cos it determines the shineness of the car, so it is well worth to spend on it
and another yes, i would recommend you get all three cos they have different cut and gloss.
But if u don't want to spend too much on polish, get 3.02 and 106FF, as i found 85RD are too mild for our paint.
(It all depends on the condition of the paint e.g very very light swirls i will go with 85RD first, then 106ff if it's not success........so it all depends)
Could do 3.02 on light cutting pad but u won't get the gloss from 106FF
So, still recommend 3.02 and 106ff!Polishing is the most important part of the detailing cos it determines the shineness of the car, so it is well worth to spend on it
I agree, SIP and NANO is all you need.
01-18-2008, 10:19 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
So tell me if I got this right.
3.02 with orange pad.
106ff with white pad.
JetSeal with black pad?
3.02 with orange pad.
106ff with white pad.
JetSeal with black pad?
01-19-2008, 02:26 AM
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My Ride: BMW E60 530i , Silver with leather Air Con iDrive 17" Breyton Rims with Dunlop Sp Sport tyres (M-Tech Bodykit and rims WANTED)
Alfa Romeo 147 TS1.6 , Black with Air Con 17" Multi Spoke alloys with Bridgestone RE040 tyres
Toyota MR-S 1.8 VVTI , Lagoon Blue with Red leather Air Con 15" standard alloys with Toyo tyres
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTI, Lagoon Blue, Air Con, 16" Standard alloys with Kuhmo KU31, EBC Green Stuff
I found this quite useful and this should add to ur favourite list
It's an abrasiveness chart for compounds/polishes/glazes and pads reference at the bottom.
http://www.dano.pocketrubbish.com/de...oductchart.htm
It's an abrasiveness chart for compounds/polishes/glazes and pads reference at the bottom.
http://www.dano.pocketrubbish.com/de...oductchart.htm
01-19-2008, 02:51 AM
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EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
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Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
What color pad do I need for sealant and wax?
01-19-2008, 03:02 AM
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Toyota MR-S 1.8 VVTI , Lagoon Blue with Red leather Air Con 15" standard alloys with Toyo tyres
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTI, Lagoon Blue, Air Con, 16" Standard alloys with Kuhmo KU31, EBC Green Stuff