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RocketI purchased the concourse 900 polisher kit from "waxit" that came with the four Menzerna polish compounds and the Lake country buffing pads. I spray painted my car at home with black acrylic paint and let it cure for a while before I wet sanded it, followed with the buffing. I used the random orbital polisher on the acrylic paint as it is not as aggressive as a traditional sander polisher. The finished paint on the car was like glass. Once the car is complete I will use the final stage sealant/wax on it followed with mothers carnauba wax. I have fluorescent lights in my garage which show everything on the paintwork. The gloss and sheen was so Good that if I rub my finger on the paint it would show as a scuff mark that needed a light buff to bring it back up again. I hope the wax/sealant will protect the paint from this happening, other wise it would drive me nuts.
Does the polish/wax you choose also depend on what paint you have, how old it is, etc.?s
Beats the old days when i would use Repo Extra Cut to hand polish a car with old paint. That was bloody hard yacka!
Hey RodDoes that mean I now have to buy a polisher and stuff to keep the Luke shine Jack
Should be able to manage it after you have shown me how a couple of times Looking forward to the picsGrande was looking good when I saw itJack
Great little Australian forum, http://forums.finalinspection.com.au/ (have to register to see topics)Got heaps of advice here and learned most of my tricks here. Main detailer on this forum (http://www.finalinspection.com.au/) used to stock all Menzerna and other high end brands, has taken to making his own products now though. Haven't used them but he is a very good detailer!!He recommends Makita machines at the moment, I still have a Flex i bought back from the USA, and love my Menzerna!!! I'm lazy and use Optimum Wax though
Thanks Rocket, I will be placing an order for sure have a few cars to clean polish up. Might talk to some locals and maybe hook up a group buy to reduce shipping .My cars all have pretty good paint. I have kept them polished and waxed. My mustang paint is very thin however I keep it really waxed to protect whats left.the shopping cart is a AU1 Tickford thats paint is in good nick for the age and been looked after. EF XR8 Wagon has good shine. All cars have been kept clay bared. some others I maintain are newer cars or brand new. I have used three stage polishing, cleaner, polish then wax for years so you would suggest the lines you got? Used smart wax, Meguiar's before that and mothers freebiesI will be cleaning up a couple of cars that have been neglected a bit. What would you suggest with them, they will be clay bared and then will need a good cut.here was some photo's of when I got the coupehttp://www.mustang.org.au/forum/index.php/topic,7954.msg71765.html#msg71765I remember them days like they were yesterday.