Buffing tips for the STi?

emlS03 · 12-05-2006, 03:06 PM

I just recieved my PC and am planning to polish the paint this weekend. Any tips for the STi? It has so many corners and creases and I'm not sure what the best way to get at those is. Also I have heard that the paint is somewhat 'delicate', would it be any benefit to clay prior to buffing? thanks ahead of time!

**boondocksaint** · 12-05-2006, 04:48 PM

IBt3hPeleg

Bump.

IceWilly · 12-05-2006, 04:50 PM

Definetly wash and clay before you polish. No need to buff in imperfections. I did it for the first time a few months ago. It does wonders if you have any light scratches. I even hit up a brand new EVo that picked up a tiny hood mark on the drive home from the dealer, he was a bit nervous but it was NP.

You can't really screwed up with a PC, dual action means it just shakes around, doesn't fully spin if pressure is applied. Just use enough polish to keep it somewhat wet and do sections at a time. I can't say I am a pro though because it didn't seem to reduce the swirling

but it did smooth out some imperfections I had been noticing.

***reeksti*** · 12-05-2006, 06:58 PM

what polish are you using? ^yeah deff wash and clay the car first and then i would wash agian, after clay. then apply polish with a white pad, work it in...and then apply your fav. wax

Peleg · 12-05-2006, 07:11 PM

The Meguiar's #7 is a good polish, and their #26 wax is the best wax out there IMO.

Make sure to probably clay your car though.

emlS03 · 12-06-2006, 02:39 PM

Sonus SFX-1 and 2

***reeksti*** · 12-06-2006, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by emlS03

Sonus SFX-1 and 2

when u run out of that, try to get the optimum polish, it works great

nonissan · 12-07-2006, 01:28 PM

i don't see a lot of people here using zaino.... why's that?

Okeyd57 · 12-07-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nonissan

i don't see a lot of people here using zaino.... why's that?

I'm getting ready to use it ! I heard it's the best.

nonissan · 12-08-2006, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Okeyd57

I'm getting ready to use it ! I heard it's the best.

maybe not the best, but pretty damned good. anybody see the video (youtube i think) of the guy who charges $1000 (maybe it was pounds, not dollars) for a detail? he uses 'pure' carnuba, which i guess costs a bagillion dollars an ounce.....

lmk how the zaino works out for you.

docd187 · 12-08-2006, 10:31 PM

Like Peleg said the Meguiar's #7 is a very good polish for removing minor swirls and such. I like to follow it up with Klasse All-In-One, to remove contamination and polish also, then Klasse Sealant Glaze, for long lasting protection, and finish it off with S100 carnuba wax, for the wet look. I will be trying out the Menzerna kit soon on properautocare.com instead of Klasse and will let you know how it comes out.

uncle lewie · 12-08-2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nonissan

i don't see a lot of people here using zaino.... why's that?

I love zaino. Have been using it since 25 miles. I haven't buffed this car yet, 06 STI. Zaino has been working wonders. I probably won't buff until after the brutal winter, no reason since I haven't let the car really see rain nor do I let it sit dirty to long. IMO sometimes its overkill to buff, if you can get the job done by hand. Of course better shine with buff, but the paint is so skimpy, I feel no need sometimes.

12-05-2006, 03:06 PM	#1
emlS03 Junior STI Driver Posts: 143 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Buffing tips for the STi? I just recieved my PC and am planning to polish the paint this weekend. Any tips for the STi? It has so many corners and creases and I'm not sure what the best way to get at those is. Also I have heard that the paint is somewhat 'delicate', would it be any benefit to clay prior to buffing? thanks ahead of time! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-05-2006, 04:48 PM	#2
boondocksaint Reasonable Car: Boony's Motown STi Fav Mod: correct grammar Location: D3TR01T Posts: 22,631 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	IBt3hPeleg Bump.

12-05-2006, 04:50 PM	#3
IceWilly Junior STI Driver Car: '05 STi WRB Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 128 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Definetly wash and clay before you polish. No need to buff in imperfections. I did it for the first time a few months ago. It does wonders if you have any light scratches. I even hit up a brand new EVo that picked up a tiny hood mark on the drive home from the dealer, he was a bit nervous but it was NP. You can't really screwed up with a PC, dual action means it just shakes around, doesn't fully spin if pressure is applied. Just use enough polish to keep it somewhat wet and do sections at a time. I can't say I am a pro though because it didn't seem to reduce the swirling but it did smooth out some imperfections I had been noticing.

12-05-2006, 06:58 PM	#4
*reeksti* Friendlys Suby Car: 06 CGM/Emotions Fav Mod: M&J Modified Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 7,203 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	what polish are you using? ^yeah deff wash and clay the car first and then i would wash agian, after clay. then apply polish with a white pad, work it in...and then apply your fav. wax

12-05-2006, 07:11 PM	#5
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: Death Valley Posts: 5,916 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	The Meguiar's #7 is a good polish, and their #26 wax is the best wax out there IMO. Make sure to probably clay your car though.

12-06-2006, 02:39 PM	#6
emlS03 Junior STI Driver Posts: 143 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Sonus SFX-1 and 2

12-07-2006, 01:28 PM	#8
nonissan Spec C Club Car: '06 steel grey, son. Fav Mod: learning how to drive stock first Posts: 1,004 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	i don't see a lot of people here using zaino.... why's that?

12-08-2006, 10:31 PM	#11
docd187 STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru Fav Mod: WRX STi Location: New Fairfield Posts: 274 Join Date: Nov 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Like Peleg said the Meguiar's #7 is a very good polish for removing minor swirls and such. I like to follow it up with Klasse All-In-One, to remove contamination and polish also, then Klasse Sealant Glaze, for long lasting protection, and finish it off with S100 carnuba wax, for the wet look. I will be trying out the Menzerna kit soon on properautocare.com instead of Klasse and will let you know how it comes out.