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If you want something simple that you can just buy at an auto parts store, pick up a bottle of Meguiars M105 and M205. M105 is a great compound for medium to heavy correction. M205 is a finishing polish and will follow M105 to clear up any cloudiness or ghosting.
M105 with an orange pad, your machine on speed 3 to start.
M205 with a white pad, your machine on 1-2.
I'm not familiar with the Harbor Freight polisher, so I'd start with a low setting and adjust upwards from there.
If you'd like a better polish that is easier to work with, try Menzerna SIP-1500 and follow it with SF-4000. 1500 with an orange pad, and 4000 with a white pad. Same speeds unless higher speeds needed.
http://www.detailersdomain.com/Menzerna-SI-1500-Super-Intensive-Polish-PO83-Pint_p_493.html
http://www.detailersdomain.com/Menzerna-SF-4000-aka-Super-Finish-PO106FA-Pint_p_134.html
M105 with an orange pad, your machine on speed 3 to start.
M205 with a white pad, your machine on 1-2.
I'm not familiar with the Harbor Freight polisher, so I'd start with a low setting and adjust upwards from there.
If you'd like a better polish that is easier to work with, try Menzerna SIP-1500 and follow it with SF-4000. 1500 with an orange pad, and 4000 with a white pad. Same speeds unless higher speeds needed.
http://www.detailersdomain.com/Menzerna-SI-1500-Super-Intensive-Polish-PO83-Pint_p_493.html
http://www.detailersdomain.com/Menzerna-SF-4000-aka-Super-Finish-PO106FA-Pint_p_134.html
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Yes, the last step will be to seal all your hard work in with a quality synthetic sealant. Menzerna PowerLock is a great sealant, I like Zaino Z-2 as well. There are so many good ones out there.
Don't worry about a glaze. A glaze is a temporary band aid for hiding swirls. It will make the vehicle look good, but they usually wash off after the next bath, leaving you right back where you started.
The Mothers clay kit is a great kit.
Dawn is terrible for washing your car. It has a high alkaline content and is no good for rubber trim and seals. It will also strip any sealant or wax you have on. One or two washes isn't going to hurt anything, you just don't want to make a habit out of it.
Mark
Don't worry about a glaze. A glaze is a temporary band aid for hiding swirls. It will make the vehicle look good, but they usually wash off after the next bath, leaving you right back where you started.
The Mothers clay kit is a great kit.
Dawn is terrible for washing your car. It has a high alkaline content and is no good for rubber trim and seals. It will also strip any sealant or wax you have on. One or two washes isn't going to hurt anything, you just don't want to make a habit out of it.
Mark
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