I'm starting to research getting a DA and wondered what people's thoughts were on doing one step correction. I'm thinking along the lines of Scholl S20 black or Carpro Essence

The idea appeals because I'm not especially time rich but is this a reasonable hope or more marketing spin and is such an approach achievable for a beginner

One step correction is a hard thing to achieve. You have to go harsh to get decent correction so normally end up with buffer trails. The colour depends on how easy you can see those buffer trails. Black is easy to see them, silver and white less so.

The best one step enhancement polish I've used is Sonax Perfect finish. You can change the level of cut with the pad selection really drastically. Eg, on a CG Hexlogic orange pad, you get decent correction, on a green hexlogic, less correction, but better finish.

Essence may be a better way to go as it has fillers as well. But I haven't used Essence so cannot comment. It looks a decent product over on DW for sure!

Check out the "Forensic Detailer" on you tube as he covers single stage correction using a DAS6 Pro CG Green Pads and Scholl S20 Black polish

 

https://youtu.be/zm62usnRycU

I have used Sonax perfect finish and more recently Carpro Essence.

As mentioned one stage correction is hard to achieve however enhancement is certainly achievable and depending on paint condition in the first place probably achieve 60-90% correction.

Sonax perfect finish is a very good product, i found it had a decent work time, and even with an orange hex logic pad finished down well on all paint colours light and dark. Its a good starting point.

Ive only used Essence on silver paint which was in very good condition. It adds fantastic gloss and improved the paint work which had just dulled due to contaminants. Again easy to use. I cant really comment on its filling ability but i think maybe (as someone else as mentioned) too much is being made of this filling ability and not enough on its actual cutting and finishing. Im sure as more people use it on more paint types and colours more info will be shared.

Ive used S17+ but not S20 from the Scholl range. S17 give better cut but in my opinion takes longer to finish down and with harder pads will require another pass with a softer pad.

Thanks for the replies much appreciated. I'll have a look at the Sonax. Steved83 would you say that both the Carpro & Sonax are equally easy to use for a beginner

Thanks for the replies much appreciated. I'll have a look at the Sonax. Steved83 would you say that both the Carpro & Sonax are equally easy to use for a beginner

Yes both as easy but I think I would choose the Sonax as I think your be able to get a greater range of results and therefore gain more benefit as you experiment with pad choice and technique

Yes both as easy but I think I would choose the Sonax as I think your be able to get a greater range of results and therefore gain more benefit as you experiment with pad choice and technique

Thanks for explaining he difference. Is the style of pad e.g hex vs flat a big difference or does the hardness really influence what can be done. I'm looking to do my BMW which has a bit of light swirling and a small buffer trail as well as higher management's Ford C Max which has heavy swirling and some scratches (fortunately only I the lacquer as I'm currently hiding those with Autoglym SRP)

Thanks for explaining he difference. Is the style of pad e.g hex vs flat a big difference or does the hardness really influence what can be done. I'm looking to do my BMW which has a bit of light swirling and a small buffer trail as well as higher management's Ford C Max which has heavy swirling and some scratches (fortunately only I the lacquer as I'm currently hiding those with Autoglym SRP)

Ive not used flat pads, always bought Hex Logic ones after reading up on them. They suit me and my needs and many rate them.

Someone who has used both styles of pad may be able to offer more advice on the hex vs flat pad pros & cons.

The different pad hardness will influence the amount of cut and finish level you will get which will be in combination with the polish you use.

So Sonax final finish on a white hex logic will give a light cut and a good finish. Using an orange pad will give you a greater level of cut but won't finish down as well.

Its a little bit of trial and error to begin with, working out what works for you.

I would suggest white green and oranage (hex logix) pads would be a good starting point and give you a wide range of polishing and cutting ability, and on the two cars you mention should give you good results.

Hope thats helped.

Ive not used flat pads, always bought Hex Logic ones after reading up on them. They suit me and my needs and many rate them.

Someone who has used both styles of pad may be able to offer more advice on the hex vs flat pad pros & cons.

The different pad hardness will influence the amount of cut and finish level you will get which will be in combination with the polish you use.

So Sonax final finish on a white hex logic will give a light cut and a good finish. Using an orange pad will give you a greater level of cut but won't finish down as well.

Its a little bit of trial and error to begin with, working out what works for you.

I would suggest white green and oranage (hex logix) pads would be a good starting point and give you a wide range of polishing and cutting ability, and on the two cars you mention should give you good results.

Hope thats helped.

Thanks for taking the time to provide such a clear explanation