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, Thu, 2 Dec 2004 00:55:26
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My thoughts in no particular order:
1. I like the focus on lots of pads. It's good to have a variety on hand. But I think you will use the polishing and cutting pads far more often than the soft finishing pads. I have about 25 pads and I use the polishing pads about 70-80% of the time. I have several white/black finishing pads that I've never used and have no real need for. The PC is great for removing moderate paint defects but you've gotta have the right pads for the job. So I'd recommend purchasing a few additional polishing pads and maybe just one finishing pad for now.
2. I've never used menzerna polishes but have a lot of experience with Einszett. 1Z Paint Polish (1ZPP) is my "go to" product for all types of polishing. It works great with a rotary, a PC, or by hand. On many details I'll start with a rotary and 1ZPP then go to the PC and the 1ZPP. After that the paint is usually in pefect condition. I rarely use a milder finishing polish. So the 1Z trio of polishes would be my recommendation but Menzerna may work as well. The reason I've never tried Menzerna is a few friends who are very skilled detailers have used them and didn't care for the performance. I'm happy with my current polishes and I'm sure you'll be happy with whatever you buy.
3. As for waxes, both are good choices. The #26 is liquid so it can be applied via PC (prolly the only thing you'd use the soft finishing pads for). I used to use Blitz many years ago but I started using Pinnacle Souveran and S100 when I discovered that Blitz stained black textured trim. Frankly, I think S100 kills both #26 and Blitz in almost every respect, plus its only $15 at your local Harley dealer. S100 is the best performance/value wax on the market IMO.
4. There is no significant difference between the 7424 and the 7336. The 7336 comes with a 6" counterweight while the 7424 has a 5". The 7424 also includes a white pad of average quality. Beyond that, both models are exactly the same. My advice is to buy on price and blow off the rest of the stuff.
5. Microfiber towels are a MUST HAVE. If you can't budget more $$ for towels, delete one polish or a couple pads but absolutely stock up on towels. Once you've used microfiber for car detailing you'll never ever want to be without them. You don't have to buy towels from only those vendors (although the towels they sell are plenty nice). Personally, I use waynestowels.com as my supplier but I know lots of folks who have used autofiber.com and pakshak.com among many others. If you want to test drive a few towels first you could always buy some at Pep Boys or Walmart or Costco and see what you think before placing a larger order.
I think that's everything I noticed. All in all, both kits are great for starters and while I'd tweak them a bit, you're choices are fine as is.
Any questions, please LMK.
posted by 64.238.98...
, Thu, 2 Dec 2004 00:55:26
, Sun, 5 Dec 2004 06:33:40
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