So about a year ago, I spent about 300 dollars on detailing equipment consisting of the following:

PC 7424
Optimum Finish Polish
Menzerna Power Finish
Chemical Guys M-seal
Black, orange, white, green, and blue pads, all 6 inch.


Needless to say, I never used any of this and it just sat in the hot Florida garage for a year.

So I guess I am trying to figure out if the products will still be good or do I need to get some new polishes?

Also, if these are good enough to use, can anyone throw me some pointers on what pads to use with what polish, what polish to use first, how to use the m-seal, etc...
Basically just tutor me on what I need to know to get my car, which is pearl white, looking like it did when it came off the showroom floor.
Theres a bunch of swirl marks that I am looking to get rid of, and make it reflect like glass again.


Thanks in advance, Andy!

 

ANC, this stuff has been covered in detail many times before.

PLEASE use the search button and read away!

ALSO, your stuff is fine, shake it well.

 

The optimum products tend to get water-y over time. I found it easier to just squirt out the extra juice, adn then shake it well to get it back to its original consistency.

With what you got.. I'd probably go
Menzernas on Orange
Opt Finish on white/green
Seal with black

 

Sweet, thanks...Should the pint of Menzerna be enough to do the whole car? And also, the M-Seal has gotten pretty watery as well, its born on date is 2-24-08...

And Stogie, will do.