Help Me To Become Better
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Originally Posted by dixieF150scab
I'm seeking advice from you gurus to become a better detailer.
I generally get things done with Meg's #80 and #9. I use both with the DA and the rotary. I use only Meg's pads with both.
Want I would like is some advice on something with a little more cut. Or do I? I like what I use, and use it well, but sometimes I wonder if more abrasives would get me even better results.
I'm generally happy with my results. Folks that I detail for are very happy with my results. My interior work is praised by them, as is my exterior work. I realize that factory paint will never render custom paint appearance, but I want to get as close to it as I can. I just want to do the best work possible.
Here's a general breakdown of what I do:
After a through wash, I hand treat deeper scratches and defects with Scratch-X.
I follow up where needed with the rotary and #80.
I go over the entire vehicle with the DA and #80, or where filling is required with #9.
I then work in #7 with the DA and a finishing pad.
For the waxing step, I use NXT followed by PRO Yellow Wax. Would a Meg's #26 render even better results?
........am I on a quest for something that is elusive?
Also, I'd like some input on Meg's wax applications. Thanks.
I generally get things done with Meg's #80 and #9. I use both with the DA and the rotary. I use only Meg's pads with both.
Want I would like is some advice on something with a little more cut. Or do I? I like what I use, and use it well, but sometimes I wonder if more abrasives would get me even better results.
I'm generally happy with my results. Folks that I detail for are very happy with my results. My interior work is praised by them, as is my exterior work. I realize that factory paint will never render custom paint appearance, but I want to get as close to it as I can. I just want to do the best work possible.
Here's a general breakdown of what I do:
After a through wash, I hand treat deeper scratches and defects with Scratch-X.
I follow up where needed with the rotary and #80.
I go over the entire vehicle with the DA and #80, or where filling is required with #9.
I then work in #7 with the DA and a finishing pad.
For the waxing step, I use NXT followed by PRO Yellow Wax. Would a Meg's #26 render even better results?
........am I on a quest for something that is elusive?
Also, I'd like some input on Meg's wax applications. Thanks.
I also really like using Megs #26 wax. The liquid goes on very easy and comes off like butter if you apply it in thin coats. Here's some #21 topped with #26. You could do just as well with NXT topped with #26.
Last edited by Ticman; Oct 28, 2007 at 09:49 PM.
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Megs is good stuff.
A example.
Tail gate with #80, #7 then #26
Same tail gate, with Poorboys, SSR3, SSR1, Polish then Natty's Red Wax. They look similar don't they?
yes I know the res is different but they look pretty similar.
good products are good products, they should yield good results with proper prep and application.
A example.
Tail gate with #80, #7 then #26
Same tail gate, with Poorboys, SSR3, SSR1, Polish then Natty's Red Wax. They look similar don't they?
yes I know the res is different but they look pretty similar.
good products are good products, they should yield good results with proper prep and application.