Rotary Car Club - View Single Post - buffing oem paint~ base/clear or single stage??

schctrg · 05-26-2012, 03:16 PM

as with compound such as Meguiars ultimate compound,M105, M205(best least aggressive compound intended to polish the car to a high gloss) you can put a little on a micro fiber and rub a spot on the paint and see if you see clear or the color of the car. If you see the color of the car on the fabric its clear that its a single stage paint. Compound will remove a very very small amount of paint and it will transfer to your rag/polishing tool. I would recommend m205 if you just want to a shine, follow it up with a good coat of wax. Also dont forget to clay bar. I've been detailing professionally for years now. Let me know if you need any help. I love detailing.

05-26-2012, 03:16 PM	#5
schctrg The Newbie Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	how to figure out what stage of paint you have as with compound such as Meguiars ultimate compound,M105, M205(best least aggressive compound intended to polish the car to a high gloss) you can put a little on a micro fiber and rub a spot on the paint and see if you see clear or the color of the car. If you see the color of the car on the fabric its clear that its a single stage paint. Compound will remove a very very small amount of paint and it will transfer to your rag/polishing tool. I would recommend m205 if you just want to a shine, follow it up with a good coat of wax. Also dont forget to clay bar. I've been detailing professionally for years now. Let me know if you need any help. I love detailing.