Hi guys, first off thanks for all the help, i've learned so much by just reading threads everyday. Here's my problem, i'm finally starting my own business after years of debating, then the life changes, new house, marriage, etc... In the past a majority of my work has come from close friends, family, and personal cars. This has ALL been german cars, such as Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, and VW. For the german cars i always have used the Menzerna line. Here is my process: Power Gloss Compound - Only Spot Treated Intensive Polish - Only Spot Treated Final Polish II Finishing Touch Glaze FMJ Now that i'm going about it professionally, i was wondering if there was a better process/products for say, Japanesse Cars, or American Cars. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks in advance, Steve
Your process seems fine Steve but why are you using a glaze after polishing? After polishing you should be able to just go straight to your LSP. If you are using FMJ ( great product ) I would double up when applying it to ensure your clients get at least 4 months of protection or switch to a more durable LSP such as Colli 845. Make sure you post pics.
Well when i first started a couple years ago, i went stright to PAC, i was turned on to the Menzerna line from a friend, and thats where he bought it. I followed the Application guide PAC has on their website and it called for it in that order. So i should be skipping the Finishing Touch Glaze? I was told by a couple people that the glaze is what brought out the deepness in color, and from what i could tell it certainly did a good job of it. Is the menzerna line optimal for brands of Asian and American Decent as well as the European?
The glaze will help bring out depth and colour and as long as you are using it for that and not for hiding holograms etc then go for it. Yes, Menz works great on everything. You may want ti try Power Finish as well. Cuts as well as SIP and finishes down as well as 106FA.
Ken - I was thinking the other day about getting rid of SIP since PF has almost the same cut. Do you think the difference in cut would even be noticeable?
I don't think it is. I use PF on a green pad as a starting point for all correction work as its the most aggressive combo you can use with a rotary that will not require cleaning up with a finishing polish on most paints. If it works, you're golden as the difference between the finished look of PF and 85RD are very close. If it doesn't work, PF on an orange pad will probably do it unless the paint is hammered at which point you'll be using a compound anyway. As well, there is very little if any dusting with PF. SIP is a wee bit dusty.
I completely agree with Ken. Once your glaze is gone, I would start using Colli 845 over the FMJ. That will give them great protection they will notice for months and months. The glaze does not make much difference if the paint has been polished correctly.
