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bsdsys_x86

bsdsys_x86

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Hello everyone? Hope everybody had a good weekend and safe one at that! Well, I placed an order with Dwayne @ PAC and just wanted to get some opinions on things. For one my car is a metallic silver, and for two this is what I purchased:

SSR2.5
SSR1
UPC
UPP
UGE
LC 6" Orange Pad and Backing Plate
LC 6" Black Pad
LC 6" White Pad x 3

My paint is in pretty good shape, I do see some surface scratches and such on my paint from sertain angels but not enough to say it is horrible. I already clayed the car, put adams revive+ scratch removal via pc, and then the butter wax. The results were ok for someone who wants to take away the look of the metallic because that's what it did. I did like the ease of use of the Revive, Scratch Removal, and Butter Wax, but I don't think I will be purchasing anything but their polishing towels, waffle weave drying towels, detail spray, and the VRT in the future. Just didn't like the look over all it gave my car. That being said. Like I said the paint is in pretty good condition but I think I will clay again cause the sandwhich bag let me know there were other things there that I didn't get off. This is the process I was thinking and everything came from DC members by the way!

Wash
Clay again
Wash
SSR2.5 via PC with LC 6" Orange Pad (Speed setting between 5-6)
SSR1 via PC with LC 6" White Polishing Pad (Speed setting between 5-6)
UPC via PC with LC 6" Polishing Pad (Speed setting between 4-6) Not sure yet
UPP via PC with LC 6" Black Pad (Speed setting between 3-4)

I want my steps to be in order of course but the main question I have is making sure I am using the UPC in the correct order or should I do it before the SSR? I also had a question about pad. Is the Yellow pad more aggressive than the orange and should I think about purchasing it later on for cars that are in worse shape? Would be nice to land a couple detail jobs and get some of my money back! With some practice of course. Or am I ok with the Orange pad? And, what do you guys apply your sealers with? Black pad or Red pad? I ordered the black one and want to know if the red pad would be worth purchasing down the road? Thanks in advance guys!
 
Hmm. no replys! Well, I recieved my products today and I got the wash, clay, ssr2.5 via pc with orange pad, ssr1 via pc with white pad, and all of the small surface scratches came out. Bad thing is it started to rain and I didn't get to apply the UPC and UPP. Guess I will have to wait until tomorrow but will have to wash the car once again.
 
You were on the right track in your first post. The SSR2.5/SSR1/UPC/UPP order is correct. If the SSR2.5 step does not leave you with any micromarring, you might be able to skip the SSR1 or UPC. Either SSR1 or UPC can be used as a base for UPP. They have different looks, so you may want to experiment with some different combos on various panels. My personal PC pad and speed preferences would be as follows -

SSR2.5 with a light cut pad @ 5+
SSR1 with a polishing pad @ 4.5 for light swirl removal
SSR1 with a finishing pad @ 4.5 for more gloss and a glaze-like result
UPC with a polishing pad @ 4 (skip this step if using SSR1 like a glaze)
UPP with a finishing pad @ 2+
 
Appreciate the re-ply. I thought I was on the right track but I didn't know using SSR1 as a base for UPP would be like a glaze. I was able to apply the UPC just a little while ago because it stopped raining. It was a PITA to remove but I think I got it all. Will double check in the morning. Any suggestions on making removing the UPC next time a little easier? I will for sure the next time use SSR1 as a base for the UPP. Will apply UPP in the morning and see how it looks. Like you said, a little experimenting. Take care.
 
Well, yesterday I was able to do some detaling with my new products and I got the wash, clay, ssr2.5 and ssr1 done. I also put UPC on and this morning I decided to take the UPC off and apply the SSR1 with a finishing pad and I liked the look alot better. More closs, and clear looking than the UPC. I just got done applying UPP with a finishing pad via PC on 2.5. As I was applying it I noticed that it didn't look like enough product was on the car but in sertain areas I applied it to I could see the product and I went over those areas again to spread it around. After I was done applying the UPP, thirty minutes later I went outside to remove it basically I don't know if I didn't apply enough product or just enough because as I went to the car with a polishing towel to remove I didn't notice any haze what so ever. Not sure if I applied enough or not. I will apply another coat in the morning and use a little more this time depending on the feadback I get here of course. Thanks.
 
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