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?

I used the Maguire system and DA. Start with the 3000 pads and then moved though the three foams and compounds/wax. It works very fast and little worry about burning an edge. Loved it for my first paint job.Click to view attachment

Regardless of what you use or do, please tape the edges so you don't burn through.

I use the 3m system, after removing trash and orange peel with 800 and than 1500 wet sanding.
1st is wool pad 2000 rpm, moderate pressure till compound begins to dry, reduce pressure.
2nd is foam pad polish, moderate pressure to light, leaving the surface wet not dry, wipe residue between steps.
3rd swirl remover, blue pad medium to light pressure, again leave the surface wet.
Wipe with clean cloth.


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This is single stage black. Top tip, watch the way the polisher spins against the edges, use pressure only when coming away from the edge never toward edge.

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

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

So check this out:

Costco has a bunch of Chemical Guys kits for pretty good prices:
https://www.costco.com/CatalogSearch?dept=A...amp;pageSize=96

If the link doesn't work, just search "chemical guys kits" on Costco.com

The "everything in one" kit appeals to me, so I got the $129 one. It has a little bit of everything I need, plus a few extras that I might like/be able to use. All the stuff individually is about $105 NOT including the polisher ($129 by itself). I figure I get a polisher for the extra $24.

I'll test it out and the post my results/review.