Recommend a good paint polishing compound?

Hi everyone,

Over the winter I'd like to try to shine up the ol' 5th-gen a bit, she has all the usual little scuffs & stone dings & weather marks of any well-enjoyed 27-year-old machine. I've ordered a factory-black paint pen to fill in a couple scratches, and would like to really take my time and make her fairings smooth again. So...

For folks in the EU (I specify that becuz different brands & chemicals are sometimes specific to regions), can anyone recommend a good polishing compound, and/or other products for hand application?

Thanks!

 

I use this in the States and am very happy. Enough to remove blemishes, but not so harsh that it gets away from you. I use it by hand and with an orbital.

 

To get scuffs out, I have also used Novus #2 plastic polish for paint.... good for small areas, put some on a microfiber towel and use elbow grease. If you have paint build-up in cracks, it may end up being above the finish surface, just be aware of it, use sparingly, build in layers with a fine brush or applicator. Then best leave it alone, cuz if above the surface or beyond the crack, you'll have to sand it down level to the surface....

If there's a crack behind the surface, ie, through the part, best strengthen that up with some Permatex plastic epoxy spread on either side of the crack..

 

I have used this on my trucks and bikes for years. It i great for removing very light scratches and swirls. But you need to know, it does strip down any wax or finish you may have on the paint. Immediate follow-up with Meguiar's yellow wax is a very good idea. That stuff is very easy to apply. Wife on and wipe off. It also leaves a very tough and hard protective layer of carnauba wax on your painted surface.

If you are going to really clean up the paint on your bike, following the instructions, I would give the bike's paint a ceramic coating. A lot of work is involved in doing so, but the water would bead off ceramic coating for well over 6 years. I had my 2018 GMC ceramic coated when it was new in 2018. When I traded it off last September, the water was still readily beading off that surface. But the product is fairly expensive. A small bottle goes a long way but it is about $300.00 a bottle now. Tgat was enough product to do that GMC Sierra Crew Cab with left overs.

 

Klasse is made in Germany, you should be able to find in the UK. Before the internet, I could only find it at Mercedes and Porsche dealers.
Been using it since the mid 80's. The red container is the All-In-One Cleaner, Polish, Acrylic Protection, while the grey container is High Gloss Sealant. I've only ever used them with hand application.
Here's a little "how to use" https://guidetodetailing.com/detailing-tools-guides/klasse-car-wax-guide/
Happy polishing!