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    Advice on Jet Black Paint Correction, Polish and Wax

    I recently acquired a 2005 Jet Black sedan. *I swore that I would never own another black car, but the car was too good to pass up. *With that being said, I need to do some paint correction, polishing and waxing and would like to get some advice. *For years, I used local car care products from Prima Care while they have some really good stuff it feels like I should try some new products. *After some research, here is what I am looking at for paint correction and protection. *

    Wash (soap either BMW, Sonax* Gloss or Prima Mystique) with Two Bucket Method

    Waffle Weave Dry

    Menzerna FG400*or PF2500 w/ Yellow Pad

    Menzerna SF4000 w/ Green Pad

    Menzerna Jescar Power Lock w/ Black Pad (or maybe Sonax Polymer Net Shield)


    Is it good to foam soap the car?* How much soap do I load in the foamer?

    I have a Porter Cable 7336 polisher, but considering upgrading to something newer. *The*Flex Tool XC 3401 VRG Orbital Polisher*looks interesting, but maybe I am good with what I have already.

    What speed should I set my Porter-Cable 7336 for each step?

    I appreciate some advice.

    Thanks

    Chuck

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    Advice on Jet Black Paint Correction, Polish and Wax

    So I recently revitalized my black 4Runner. Kept it simple with some products I've acquired over the years with the zhp and other cars I've taken care of.

    Started with foaming the truck. Chemical Guys Mr. Pink in a gilmour foam gun.

    2 bucket wash using the same shampoo in the bucket.

    Waffle weave dry

    Meguiars Clay kit using chemical guys clay lubricant mixed 60/40 with water.

    Then I used my Porter Cable 7424xp fitted with Chemical guys hexlogic Orange pads (Medium Heavy Cut) and Meguiars M205 Ultra finishing polish





    Following this I used Menzerna Power Lock sealant. Which left her with a nice crisp refreshing shine.



    Before and after a below:










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    My problem is that I have a lot of swirls and holograms on the paint, I want to remove them with some correction. Though the car seems to have been clay bar'd somewhat recently.

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    Advice on Jet Black Paint Correction, Polish and Wax

    Quote Originally Posted by mercury26 View Post
    My problem is that I have a lot of swirls and holograms on the paint, I want to remove them with some correction. Though the car seems to have been clay bar'd somewhat recently.
    I hadn't finished that post. Updated with completed method.

    You need to clay bar anytime you wax or polish the paint regardless of if it was done recently. It's part of the process to pull the contaminants out of the paint to facilitate the polishing and wax application.

    I wouldn't get an orbital polisher but I don't know your xp level. With a dual action polisher I can do the best I can and it looks great and I don't have to worry about burning my paint. I literally can't.

    Polish or compound will get the swirls out providing your fingernail doesn't catch on them. Try a test spot with the polish first to see if that does it. If it does use that, if no, move up to the compound.

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    "Scarlett" the 2005 BMW 330i ZHP 6MT - Project/Maintenance Thread
    2011 BMW M3 E92 6MT - Info/Maintenance Thread

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    Definitely do a test spot. I believe for the compound and polish you can use the maximum speed. Applying sealant or wax can be done at a lower speed since it's just applying the product, and not doing any correction.

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    Whatever you do, after it's ready, wash it as little as possible. Get a California duster or the like.
    Randeaux/Rando/John/jr - '06 Cic ZHP; Southern California
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    Quote Originally Posted by holyc0w View Post
    Definitely do a test spot. I believe for the compound and polish you can use the maximum speed. Applying sealant or wax can be done at a lower speed since it's just applying the product, and not doing any correction.
    I usually use 5 for polish and 2 for sealant. With the corresponding pads.

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    1996 Toyota Land Cruiser FZJ80 x3 Locked - Restoration/Project Thread on ih8mud.com
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    "Scarlett" the 2005 BMW 330i ZHP 6MT - Project/Maintenance Thread
    2011 BMW M3 E92 6MT - Info/Maintenance Thread

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    Quote Originally Posted by johnrando View Post
    Whatever you do, after it's ready, wash it at little a possible. Get a California duster or the like.
    Rando, what about touchless car wash ? I do that often, for $5 is not bad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fredo View Post
    Rando, what about touchless car wash ? I do that often, for $5 is not bad.
    NEVER!!! The chemicals the touchless car washes use will remove any sealant or wax on the paint and is damaging on the rubber as well....

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    Quote Originally Posted by johnrando View Post
    Whatever you do, after it's ready, wash it at little a possible. Get a California duster or the like.
    Speaks truth.

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