My paint/clear coat is in great shape. You can only see some micro scratches from washing or using a Cal duster with a quick detatiling spray if your in brite lights or the sun is just right.

I'm buying some Menzerna Intensive Polish, Final Polish II and Klasse AIO. I already have P21S for wax. Since my paint is in great condition, I would start by claying the car, then FP II, then AIO and wax with P21S. I'm buying Lake County pads/Porter pad holder and would use a white pad for FP II and AIO then a black pad for wax, or should I wax by hand. I bought a Porter 7336 FP random orbital machine a few years ago that I've never used - is this machine o.k. I've included some pictures of my car. Thanks a lot.

Ken

 

It wont make a difference if you do it by hand or by machine, I like to do the final step by hand because I actually like to feel how smooth the paint is and massage the carnuba in, but this is all mental

 

You don't need the black pad for the wax. As mentioned before, do it by hand. The porter cable you have is a great tool. Keep the seting at 4.5 and take your time. I'd go about an inch every 2-3 seconds.

 

Thanks for the responses. Moe, a detailer was referred to me by a high end clear bra installer that says this guy does an incredible job. I talked to the guy and he uses the exact same products I was going to use. Wash, clay, Menzerna FP II, Klasses AIO and P21S. He also cleans the interior, engine and wheels. I was told the cars look much better then new when he's done. He charges 169.00 and comes to your house. This sounds like a great deal. What do you think? I do like cleaning my own car, but at this price why not start the summer off right and I just have to wax every now and then during the next few months. Thanks.

Ken

 

At $169, it's way too low. Is he machine polishing, and with what? Is it a high-speed like DeWalt or Makita or a dual action like porter cable? Is he detailing the intrerior or just cleaning; vacuuming and wiping down. I know a detail at my company takes about 7-9 hours on a porsche if I have to machine polish. Ask for some references and pictures of his work. I just think that's too low of a price for that much work.