need paint polishing advice/input, which polishing system should I use? Options

[914 RZ-1]

I'm in the process of painting my car. I'm using single-stage paint.

I've got a practice hood painted in the color I'd like to use (it's a glossy gray, not a Porsche color). I'd like to use some sort of polishing compound on it to get it extra shiny.

What do you all recommend? I'd like some sort of system, rather than buying a mix and match of various brands.

I was looking at:
1. 3m "Perfect It" system: https://www.amazon.com/3M-POLISHING-39062-3...3/dp/B0082LK87Y
3 polishes, 3 wheels. About $135

2. Norton "Liquid Ice". One polish, 3 different polishing wheels. About $135

3. Meguiars Solo Cut & Polish Cream #86 with a wool pad and a polishing disk. About $60.

Thoughts?

[burton73]

I use products I buy from Chemical Guys. Look at all their videos on line to learn how to do you cutting and buffing.

I bought a Torq22d Random Orbital Polisher from them. There are a number of different pads and then they’re cutting compounds and end polishes.

Now I get the pads and compounds from Amazon as there price is better and delivery is free for Prime members and free returns if you get too much. The first time I went in to there store.

Today they have 30% off and that will save you a lot of money. I have an old school buffer that I have had for 25 years that is very big and heavy, The new systems are smaller lighter and it is easy to work with without burning your paint. Look at there videos on line and it makes it very easy for you.

It cost a bit for a buffer but it is worth it.

Bob B



http://www.chemicalguys.com/How_To_Choose_...r_Car_s/644.htm

[914 RZ-1]

Thanks, Bob! This looks like the way to go. How many pads should I buy to do my car?