Going to attempt to remove the scratches, swirls & water spots myself. I got some of the water spots off by hand with Meguiar's Ultimate Compound so we're not that bad.
What pads and products should I go with?

I'd like to stick with Meguiar's if possible. Should I go with M105 or skip right to M205? Do I even need to go that far or maybe start with a less abrasive product?

When I polish & wax by hand, I use Klasse, Meguiar's NXT Wax & Meguiar's Ultimate Polish. So I will be using them with the buffer too. I'm just looking for suggestions/advice on what products I should use to get rid of the swirls, water spots & scratches.

Hopefully I don't destroy any paint w/the buffer.

 

I don't think I need a heavy cut. I just have your normal swirls & scratches + the etched water spots. However, a did get a lot of the water psots out by hand with the Meguiar's Ultimate Compound. Plus the paint on these cars is notorious for being thin.

I just looked at the Meguiar's DA Correction System (1st time I knew this stuff existed) Now I'm wondering if I should use that correction system & finishing wax instead of going with the M205.

 

Always start with the least aggressive 'cut' as possible. Look at the results. If it is not doing the job, then step up to a more aggressive product.

I use Lake Country pads. I also use a lot of different products. Nothing wrong with Meguiars though.

Find something you like and stick to it!

Keep us posted...and good luck!

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what type of car are you working on?

 

MAZDASPEED6. They are notorious for having thin paint as well.

 

I would say

Menzerna FG 400 and finishing up with Menzerna SF4000

Uber yellow and uber green pad and black pad for sealant or wax

Backing plate

Phil