Jet Black paint need polishing advice please...

hey guys, I am sorta new to the whole detailing world but I have a Jet Black BMW 525i and the previous owner really neglected it. There are swirl marks everywhere and a couple larger scratches here and there. I have some Poorboys world SSR2 swirl remover for the swirls and other random carnuba waxes, glazes and sealants to try and get this car back into shape. The only thing I have no clue about is what kind of polishing compounds I need, best buffer to get for the job, and what polishing pads I will need. If somebody could give me some recommendations on good buffers, the pads I will need and good compounds that would be great. I really need to get these swirls and scratches out, they are bugging me. Heres a pic of the car. Thanks again guys.

 

Asphalt Rocket and I live in NOVA and would be glad to help you out. The paint is probably going to need some work with a rotary, possibly wool pads and compound. Shoot me a PM if you're interested.

Dan

 

wow! i would like to give you advise here, but for starters.. i would not try to give you advise.. hehehe. i sound so confusing.. but there are more experience detailers in here. i started with rotary and a couple of lake country pads. i did a lot of reading first. and for my first lesson, i burnt down a paint on my car. very nice experience for me.. a very good one. on my first try, was the first burn. hehe.
a lot of people would probably say to start with a dual action polisher. i would give you advice on good pads. a lot of people vote for lake country pads. i like sonus pads and meguiars pad. for compounds and polishes, get either menzerna, 3m, & meguiars. either of these polishes deliver very good results. watch a lot of videos on these techniques of polishing and compounding and pay particular attention to what they are doing and how they are doing it. get a scrap panel first for practice. don't practice on your car. get some more advice from this forum while you're practicing. read DAVE KG guide to polishing, search for it in Machine Polishing by Rotary Polisher - Full Guide - Detailing World it's a very good guide. Good Luck:headbang:

 

Well, I would suggest a PC to start off with along with either Menzerna SIP/106FF or Prima Swirl/Finish to use on the paint. Those are my go to polishes whenever I deal with a JB car. Orange and white LC pads work great on the paint as well :graduation:

This is probably the best color in BMW's lineup to learn how to polish IMO. It is the hardest to finish down perfectly with a machine. You will definitely learn a lot from that paint :thumb:

 

that PBs stuff and a PC wont dent that paint

 

My advice would be to take Dan up on his offer. He does excellent work and will give you the advice and help you need.

 

Thanks 911, Dan and I will get him on the road to recovery.

 

Thanks Ken.

 

Jet Black is very soft and finicky. I would take D&D and Asphalt Rocket up on their offer. It is MUCH easier to learn when you watch someone else.

 

Thanks Eric, and if anyone needs a detailer/bodyguard in Tampa I will send them your way.:thumb:

 

If your just starting and someone offers to help you out, I would take advantage of that. I mean there is nothing wrong with trying to learn things on your own but the last thing you want to do is burn/reck the appearance of your fine looking vehicle.

I agree with 911, it's best to learn from others experience and pick there brain a bit :thumb:...but that's just my :2cents:

 

I completely agree.
Let the guys give you a hand that offered to help. They know what they are doing and you'll learn alot from them.

 

Gee thanks bro. Good looking out. I did learn from the "Master!"

 

" It is MUCH easier to learn when you watch someone else"

I've always thought this to be a very practical teaching method. Much like Megs workshops it mightr be an idea during the slow winter months to organize something similar with reimbursement for time/materials used...

 

Yes you did, couldn't ask for a better teacher.

 

Thanks for the input guys, I think I am gonna take these guys up on their offer. If I had a old honda or something I might try it myself, but I am a little scared to do it on a fairly new BMW. Keep the suggestions coming though, there's a lot of stuff I need to learn.

 

Just read as much as you can. Seriously though, you will learn more in one day with some experienced detailers than you would in reading forums for a month.

Oh, I have a suggestion....buy Black Sapphire Metallic next time instead of Jet Black!