Machine Polishing For The First Time Tomorrow

[Blackdevil77]

I just washed my new car and have it ready for clay and polish tomorrow morning. It's a brand new car, so one of my questions is, do I have to use the paint correcting polish, or can I just use the finishing polish? I only have very slight swirls on the paint from when the dealer washed the car before they gave it to me. Secondly, I can't find the instruction videos on the new 2 step system on here. I bought the flex polisher so that's the tool I'll be using, What RPM should I set it at? 

 

Thanks! I'll post pics when I'm done!

[stirthepot]

start with the finishing polish and see if they corrects the paint.  you always want to use the Least aggressive method possible.

[LFairbanks]

[Norton]

start with the finishing polish and see if they corrects the paint.  you always want to use the Least aggressive method possible.

x2.  That's what I did with when I "corrected" my new Shelby, and it came out great.

[egott_91]

Least aggressive method first if your unsure. If you achieve desired results, great! If not, step up to PCP then back down to PFP. Do a test section first and get that area perfect before moving so that you're happy with the entire thing when finished!

[JHL88]

If PFP on a finishing pad doesn't work, Instead of upgrading to the PCP, I would use the PFP on a orange pad and see where that gets you.

[Blackdevil77]

Thanks for all the help guys. I've been claying, polishing and waxing for about 7 hours now lol. The paint finishing polish on the white foam pad was enough! I'm very happy with the results, here are some pictures. 

 

x2.  That's what I did with when I "corrected" my new Shelby, and it came out great.

 

Hey man! I know you from SVT forums! Glad to see you here! Not to get off topic, but this Focus ST is my new daily/toy. I was working on getting the Shelby and was just about to until my daily completely took a sh*% and I really don't want to drive a Shelby in the winter, so I picked this up. Hopefully the 2015 Mustangs are as promising as they seem. If so, I'll just grab one of those in the GT trim and keep the ST. 

 

Sorry for the crappy photos, the one of the rear came out terrible. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Norton]

The Focus ST looks great!  I really like the metallic paint.  For a daily driver in the northeast, I think you made the right choice.  I love my Shelby, but can't imagine trying to drive it year-round in inclement weather.

 

Yes, that's me in the SVTP forums.  Whereabouts are you on Long Island?

[Blackdevil77]

The Focus ST looks great!  I really like the metallic paint.  For a daily driver in the northeast, I think you made the right choice.  I love my Shelby, but can't imagine trying to drive it year-round in inclement weather.

 

Yes, that's me in the SVTP forums.  Whereabouts are you on Long Island?

 

Thanks! I'm in Nassau County. I'm within an hour from the City. 

[Norton]

I've spent some time traveling through your area.  My wife graduated from Northport HS, her mother still lives in Suffolk County, and her brother is in Queens.  We don't get back very often but, when we do, we traverse Nassau County at least a couple of times...

 

What did you use to seal/wax the Focus after you polished it?

[Blackdevil77]

I've spent some time traveling through your area.  My wife graduated from Northport HS, her mother still lives in Suffolk County, and her brother is in Queens.  We don't get back very often but, when we do, we traverse Nassau County at least a couple of times...

 

What did you use to seal/wax the Focus after you polished it?

 

 

 

 

 

Awesome! Maybe we'll run into each other one day lol. I know I won't miss a Shelby that's anywhere within eye sight! 

 

I used the Adams "Machine Super Sealant." Extremely easy to work with. The wax/sealant itself is very dark, so it's actually kind of hard to see when it's applied on the paint. When it all hazes up and it's time to remove, it's quite easy to miss some spots when removing. 

Edited August 24, 2013 by Blackdevil77

[Feets31]

Looks like your time was well spent.  Nice looking results!

[Norton]

I used the Adams "Machine Super Sealant." Extremely easy to work with. The wax/sealant itself is very dark, so it's actually kind of hard to see when it's applied on the paint. When it all hazes up and it's time to remove, it's quite easy to miss some spots when removing. 

I had the same experience with MSS - good stuff even if a little hard to see on dark paint.  I topped it with glaze and wax, and remain very pleased with both the shine and durability several months later.  This isn't too surprising on the Shelby, which is a garage queen.  It was at least a little (pleasantly) surprising on my wife's 2005 BMW, which is also black and her daily driver.

[Blackdevil77]

I want to add another layer of Machine Super Sealant, but my foam pad is still wet from yesterday when I cleaned it. How substantial is the level of protection with one coat of sealant? I want that relentless water beading 

Edited August 25, 2013 by Blackdevil77