Questions about detailing equipment

Wescuddles · 07-08-2013, 10:20 PM

So I have some pretty decent swirls from poor washing technique and instead of paying someone to correct my paint every 3-4 months I decided to learn how to wash properly (which I've done) and purchase my own tools to detail. I've decided on the Porter 7424 for mainly the price and great reviews. I'm basically curious which pads/polishes/waxes you recommend. Also what are the best mitts and drying towels for washing?

Thanks

Wescuddles · 07-09-2013, 01:17 AM

Oh by the way it's BSM so any recommendations for this paint to really pop would be nice too

litebulb · 07-09-2013, 01:41 AM

I highly suggest the 3 bucket system with a foam gun to limit swirls. I as well just tried going to the next stage. I am using a Griot's 6" orbital with Uber pads (yellow, green, black) and Meguiars Ultimate compound, polish and liquid wax which has been good so far. If I was to start over I might have gone Griots or Menzerna polishes instead. Cheers

Kgolf31 · 07-09-2013, 06:58 AM

Get on autogeek and start reading. You'll learn all the information you need on that site.

My recommendation is PC with Meguiars 105/205. By far the best combination out on the market. For pads Lake County Hydropads (Cyan and Tangerine) are paired nicely to cut and finish down.

I buy my mitts and MF towels from detailedimage.com

cheshirecat79 · 07-09-2013, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kgolf31

My recommendation is PC with Meguiars 105/205. By far the best combination out on the market. For pads Lake County Hydropads (Cyan and Tangerine) are paired nicely to cut and finish down. I buy my mitts and MF towels from detailedimage.com

This guy knows his stuff. Go with his suggestion.

This two-step process (cutting polish for getting rid of moderate swirling and light polish for finishing) will give you the results you're looking for.

Gray_Panther · 07-09-2013, 05:51 PM

I used the 105/205 combo on my DSBM 1er. Go with the pad choices above. Yellow for 105, and green for 205

Result:

Warning, the clear is very soft, when wiping away the polish you risk marring the paint. Spritz some isopropyl alcohol diluted with water (50/50) onto the mf towel you use to wipe off polish. It will greatly reduce the marring.

Good Luck!

Wescuddles · 07-09-2013, 10:17 PM

Thanks for the info guys!

litebulb · 07-10-2013, 04:35 AM

Zombie1 · 07-17-2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by litebulb

Nice set up!

Here's mine not up to par with yours!

allies_jh · 07-17-2013, 02:23 PM

How do you like the Chemical Guys stuff? I'm debating on what polish I should get. I'm going back and forth between the Chemical Guys polish and the Menzerna polishes.

litebulb · 07-17-2013, 03:33 PM

Thanks Zombie1, too much money spent though =P

I was thinking after I'm done with my Meguiars to switch to Menzerna.

pj.rodriguez · 07-19-2013, 06:31 AM

Litebulb,

What tools do you use for your soft top? Horse hair brushes and RaggTopp cleaners?

litebulb · 07-19-2013, 11:29 AM

Every wash 303 Fabric Convertible Top Cleaner with a KIWI soft horsehair brush (don't brush in circles!). Then every few months, after the wash I throw on 303 High Tech Fabric Guard and let it dry overnight.

Cheers!

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Originally Posted by pj.rodriguez

Litebulb,

What tools do you use for your soft top? Horse hair brushes and RaggTopp cleaners?

Zombie1 · 07-20-2013, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by allies_jh

How do you like the Chemical Guys stuff? I'm debating on what polish I should get. I'm going back and forth between the Chemical Guys polish and the Menzerna polishes.

I love all there products there V series compunds and polishes are awesome I use a portercable when I detail my car, I honesty will never by another car cleaning products again from another company. You can't go wrong

I see you have a black car like me, get the chemicalguys black light polish and black wax you'll thank me

07-08-2013, 10:20 PM	#1
Wescuddles Captain 32 Rep 644 Posts Drives: bsm 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Questions about detailing equipment So I have some pretty decent swirls from poor washing technique and instead of paying someone to correct my paint every 3-4 months I decided to learn how to wash properly (which I've done) and purchase my own tools to detail. I've decided on the Porter 7424 for mainly the price and great reviews. I'm basically curious which pads/polishes/waxes you recommend. Also what are the best mitts and drying towels for washing? Thanks __________________ BSM 2008 135i -VRSF 7" IC -VRSF DP's -n55 mids -BERK race -ER CP -TIAL BOV -BMS DCI -JB4 G5 ISO -ST coils -STOPTECH slotted rotors & pads -SLeK lip Follow me on instagram: wescuddles
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07-09-2013, 01:17 AM	#2
Wescuddles Captain 32 Rep 644 Posts Drives: bsm 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Oh by the way it's BSM so any recommendations for this paint to really pop would be nice too __________________ BSM 2008 135i -VRSF 7" IC -VRSF DP's -n55 mids -BERK race -ER CP -TIAL BOV -BMS DCI -JB4 G5 ISO -ST coils -STOPTECH slotted rotors & pads -SLeK lip Follow me on instagram: wescuddles
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litebulb Captain 68 Rep 627 Posts Drives: '09 E88 135i M-Sport/6MT/SGM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i Cabri ... [10.00]	I highly suggest the 3 bucket system with a foam gun to limit swirls. I as well just tried going to the next stage. I am using a Griot's 6" orbital with Uber pads (yellow, green, black) and Meguiars Ultimate compound, polish and liquid wax which has been good so far. If I was to start over I might have gone Griots or Menzerna polishes instead. Cheers __________________ \| Dinan S2=>MHD \| e46 M3 trans mounts \| Dinan CF CAI \| ER CP \| HKS SSQV4 BOV \| RB PCV Valve \| VRSF DP \| N55 MP \| BMW PE \| OC \| VRSF 7" FMIC \| UUC Evo3 SSK \| EBC GD Sport Rotors \| EBC Redstuff \| TRW F+R \| \| Whiteline KDT918 \| H&R Front Sway \| BMWP 313 \| MPSS 225/255 \| Scopione CF Rear Diffuser \| iCarbon CF Rear Spoiler \| P3 v2.1 Gauge \| Interior LED Retrofit \|
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07-09-2013, 06:58 AM	#4
Kgolf31 Brigadier General 460 Rep 4,531 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC, 2012 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	Get on autogeek and start reading. You'll learn all the information you need on that site. My recommendation is PC with Meguiars 105/205. By far the best combination out on the market. For pads Lake County Hydropads (Cyan and Tangerine) are paired nicely to cut and finish down. I buy my mitts and MF towels from detailedimage.com
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07-09-2013, 05:51 PM	#6
Gray_Panther Brigadier General 1555 Rep 3,234 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	I used the 105/205 combo on my DSBM 1er. Go with the pad choices above. Yellow for 105, and green for 205 Result: Warning, the clear is very soft, when wiping away the polish you risk marring the paint. Spritz some isopropyl alcohol diluted with water (50/50) onto the mf towel you use to wipe off polish. It will greatly reduce the marring. Good Luck! __________________ 2012 BMW 128i 6MT Deep Sea Blue Metallic
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Wescuddles Captain 32 Rep 644 Posts Drives: bsm 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info guys! __________________ BSM 2008 135i -VRSF 7" IC -VRSF DP's -n55 mids -BERK race -ER CP -TIAL BOV -BMS DCI -JB4 G5 ISO -ST coils -STOPTECH slotted rotors & pads -SLeK lip Follow me on instagram: wescuddles
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07-10-2013, 04:35 AM	#8
litebulb Captain 68 Rep 627 Posts Drives: '09 E88 135i M-Sport/6MT/SGM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i Cabri ... [10.00]	My arsenal __________________ \| Dinan S2=>MHD \| e46 M3 trans mounts \| Dinan CF CAI \| ER CP \| HKS SSQV4 BOV \| RB PCV Valve \| VRSF DP \| N55 MP \| BMW PE \| OC \| VRSF 7" FMIC \| UUC Evo3 SSK \| EBC GD Sport Rotors \| EBC Redstuff \| TRW F+R \| \| Whiteline KDT918 \| H&R Front Sway \| BMWP 313 \| MPSS 225/255 \| Scopione CF Rear Diffuser \| iCarbon CF Rear Spoiler \| P3 v2.1 Gauge \| Interior LED Retrofit \|
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07-17-2013, 02:23 PM	#10
allies_jh Dr. J 26 Rep 175 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i [0.00]	How do you like the Chemical Guys stuff? I'm debating on what polish I should get. I'm going back and forth between the Chemical Guys polish and the Menzerna polishes. __________________ MG M3 6MT
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07-17-2013, 03:33 PM	#11
litebulb Captain 68 Rep 627 Posts Drives: '09 E88 135i M-Sport/6MT/SGM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i Cabri ... [10.00]	Thanks Zombie1, too much money spent though =P I was thinking after I'm done with my Meguiars to switch to Menzerna. __________________ \| Dinan S2=>MHD \| e46 M3 trans mounts \| Dinan CF CAI \| ER CP \| HKS SSQV4 BOV \| RB PCV Valve \| VRSF DP \| N55 MP \| BMW PE \| OC \| VRSF 7" FMIC \| UUC Evo3 SSK \| EBC GD Sport Rotors \| EBC Redstuff \| TRW F+R \| \| Whiteline KDT918 \| H&R Front Sway \| BMWP 313 \| MPSS 225/255 \| Scopione CF Rear Diffuser \| iCarbon CF Rear Spoiler \| P3 v2.1 Gauge \| Interior LED Retrofit \|
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07-19-2013, 06:31 AM	#12
pj.rodriguez Lieutenant Colonel 84 Rep 1,623 Posts Drives: Alpine White 128i Cabrio Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (9) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i E88 [9.00]	Litebulb, What tools do you use for your soft top? Horse hair brushes and RaggTopp cleaners?
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