i am going to polish stain less steel. which compound do you recommend? does amazon sell buffing wheels? what size do you recommend?
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Go to this website and it will explain everything you need to know about polishing just about everything:http://www.caswellplating.com/
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M105 and M205 was easier for me to work with. Plus it doesnt have all the fillers that the ultimate polish does. If you use the M105. You HAVE to follow it with the M205. You should only have to use the M105 ONCE on the car. Then wash it properly with the 2 bucket method so you don't put swirl markes back on the paint. If you use the M105 I recommend getting a dual action polisher its safe for beginners. I got mine from harbor freight. It works great just change the backing plate to a 5" and dont buy their pads I got mine from chemical guys.
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The people answering to start with M105 are amateurs and don't know much. M105 is THE MOST AGGRESSIVE polish that Meguiars makes; who in their right mind would start with this?? Your clearcoat is a limited commodity and it will wear off and wear through; therefore you want to remove the LEAST amount of clearcoat as possible by using the LIGHTEST polish that will accomplish the job. This is M205. M205 is probably a 4 on a scale of 1 to 10 for aggrssiveness; M105 is a hardcore 10/10. Use M205 with an orbital buffer and watch your swirls disappear and take comfort that you only removed as much clearcoat as was absolutely necessary.
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hey delores, i bought this kit and for the money was great... i don't know how large or small you are going with them but the spaces between the grit might be too great if your pieces are quarter size or smaller! i have no doubt it will polish, just don't know your process. any more questions i'll try to answer, mike
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I would definitely try the 205 first. It should take out the swirl marks. 105 is very abrasive. I would only use it on deeper scratches or badly oxidized paint.
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Yes- I use the Meguiar's 205 as the final polishing step, AFTER the buffing wheel and the Meguiar's 105. The Mirror Glaze #205 cleans up all the swirl marks, and if you've done every previous step patiently and correctly, the result should be a flawless, super-high gloss.
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Surprisingly, Baldor who makes Industrial quality, USA made, machines for way more money has a similar size machine with the same Horse power, current ratings at the two speeds and the same size shafts, calls this an 8 inch buffer while Eastwood and the similar XtremepowerUS imports both call it a 10 inch machine. The wheel size affects your real buffing speed, measured in surface inches per minute (diameter/4 x RPM). For plastics at the lower speed I think a 10 inch wheel is faster than recommended (3000-4000 SFM) I'd use an 8 inch. For metal 10 should be OK.
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Yes. Simichrome is great for chrome and stainless steel. If you're looking for something inside. Like, say, a stainless steel sink, then I'd go with "Bartender's Friend." It's a powder cleanser. For automotive and motorcycle type jobs this is the best.
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On a newer car I would use the M205 Polish. The compound I use on correcting the paint. ie swirls, scratches, waterspots etc
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I don't recall that there was a value placed on the relative grit level. You could use any level you wanted. The material that comes with the wheel puts a very high polish on hardened steel. You might post a question on the company's website if you really want a number.
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Check wi the supplier and read read the explanation of the online carefully. If it's the correct one, they are great. Forget the polishing kits, replacements are the way to go
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I would call Meguiars at 1-800-347-5700 to make sure. I would think it would work well as it polishes fast for such a fine polish. A big plus is you don't have to break abrasives in the polish down and can stop at any time if you feel you have done enough and the finish will look essentially the same. Finishes very well.
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Dean, Using M105 and M205 with the Porter Cable 7424XP and Country pads is a great combination. Go to Youtube and search for junkman2000 AJ is a great teacher and he will guide you to understanding paint correction, setting up your DA polisher, and using proper technique. Find his videos "How To for Novices to Machine Polishing" this is a 5 part series. You'll want to watch all his videos where he demonstrates how to properly wash a car to prevent paint damage and how to clay bar. That is where I learned to polish the right way. Andy
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Absolutely clay first. I did mine twice before to ensure all contaminants were removed. Then a polishing compound if you wish. This will remove any swirls or tiny scratches then, and this was what I did, I applied 4 coates of the Black Light Hybrid Radiant Finish. But make sure to use a very soft clean DRY cloth to wipe off and buff the high gloss finish you will get from this product. I did this once a month in the summer and twice a week in the winter and you will see the most awesome shine ever. I think you will be like me and see this was and will be the best finish ever and it will get double takes when people see your ride. Hope this helps and don't hesitate to ask anything. Have a great day. Absolutely clay first. I did mine twice before to ensure all contaminants were removed. Then a polishing compound if you wish. This will remove any swirls or tiny scratches then, and this was what I did, I applied 4 coates of the Black Light Hybrid Radiant Finish. But make sure to use a very soft clean DRY cloth to wipe off and buff the high gloss finish you will get from this product. I did this once a month in the summer and twice a week in the winter and you will see the most awesome shine ever. I think you will be like me and see this was and will be the best finish ever and it will get... » Read More Absolutely clay first. I did mine twice before to ensure all contaminants were removed. Then a polishing compound if you wish. This will remove any swirls or tiny scratches then, and this was what I did, I applied 4 coates of the Black Light Hybrid Radiant Finish. But make sure to use a very soft clean DRY cloth to wipe off and buff the high gloss finish you will get from this product. I did this once a month in the summer and twice a week in the winter and you will see the most awesome shine ever. I think you will be like me and see this was and will be the best finish ever and it will get double takes when people see your ride. Hope this helps and don't hesitate to ask anything. Have a great day. « Show Less
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Big Red works well with a 3/8 inch chuck. I have used "Big Red" in mixing acrylic concrete repair and Quikrete concrete mix, using a five gallon plastic pail. No question that "Big Red" will work well with self leveling skim coat. "Big Red" has been powered with either a dewalt portable drill or corded black & decker with excellent results.
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Meguiar's # 105 has the more aggressive cut- it's great for making super-fine abrasive scratches disappear from the finish. The Meguiar's #205 is the finer cut, and should be used as the final step polish. It will take care of buffer swirl marks.
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You need to get some more information/research on the different pads and their purpose by grit.1500 and 3000 is what gives mirror finish,but you have to start from lower numbered grit and increase in numbers. When you reach 800 the gra nite should be smooth and has some sheen,if not,you have not spent enough time in polishing,remember to use water