Ordering a G220 polisher. Few questions.

[kingz172]

Hi guys. Ordering the above.

Firstly what pads do i need? Dont need swirls removing as such as the car doesnt have many. Will i just need polishing and finishing pads?

Also will my AG SRP and EGP be fine to use with the G220? Ive done a bit of reading and a few people have said they work well, any experience.

Thanks for any help in advance

 

[Nick_P]

That'll be fine, but to get the most out of a machine polisher you should use products for machines.

Perhaps look at the bundles you get, and either order one of the bundles, or look at whats in them

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

I got my G220 with the Menz polishing pads and polish.

Heres the pad I use at the mo: http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing/menzerna-polishing-pads/menzerna-polishing-pad/prod_213.html

Ive also got a Megs polishing pad which is WAY softer! I havent properly used that yet, but Ive had no problems with the menz pad

And Ive never used SRP with the G220, but Ive heard it can be done with good effect.

 

[kingz172]

Thanks for that, anyone know a good finishing pad? and what specific polishes and wax to use instead of my AG stuff?

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

I use Menzerna polishes. Great stuff. I would recommend this is it aint too much $$
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polis...50ml/menzerna-250ml-sampler-kit/prod_220.html

Then you have a polish for every purpose

 

[kingz172]

Thanks for the help! One last question, decided on the Menzerna Final Finish as the polish as there are no major swirls or scratches that need removing. Do i then need to follow this up with a wax or sealant? Sorry, im still new to this whole machine polishing buisness.

 

[Jonny1*2]

Yeah you should always put some protection on after polishing. Sealant then wax, or just wax. Never do it was then sealant.

 

[kingz172]

Thanks, any good sealants & wax suggestions?

 

[Jonny1*2]

collnite is suppose to be good. I use dodo juice and poorboys sealant.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

AG EGP is regarded as a pretty good sealent from what Ive read, I use it and have had no worries so far

 

[Jonny1*2]

it is good. hard to remove, so always a good sign

 

[kingz172]

thanks guys. this may sound a silly question but can the sealants and waxes be put on with the machine or do i need to use an applicator pad? Obviously remove with microfibres yeh?

 

[chris_p]

how much do these cost?

 

[Paul.]

thanks guys. this may sound a silly question but can the sealants and waxes be put on with the machine or do i need to use an applicator pad? Obviously remove with microfibres yeh?

seal and wax by hand mate. And yea remove with a MF.

 

[Jonny1*2]

seal can be put on by machine if you want, but you'll probably use up quite a bit. Probably best using hand application. Spray the applicator first to make the sealant go further. If you put it on too thick you'll get over use of product and its will leave lots of white marks which can be hard to get off. Remember, less is more. Better doing it in a garage or under decent light so you can see where you've gone.

 

[Paul.]

Spray the applicator with QD ?

 

[planetx]

try joining www.detailingworld.co.uk, its full of good advice

 

[Jonny1*2]

Spray the applicator with QD ?

Yeah mate. Moisten the applicator and then put on the sealant and/or wax. spreads better i think. You don't have to, but I find it easier.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

try joining www.detailingworld.co.uk, its full of good advice

^ Yep, you can learn a hell of a lot from there. And if you have a question, just search and someone is bound to have asked it before!

 

[kingz172]

thanks for all the help people. feel much more confident about trying it now. just need to find a cheap bonnet to have a go on so i dont ruin my car!