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chico-rojo

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ssr 1&2, PwC, Pro Polish, meg mirror glaze yellow wax, EX sealant

Products I currently have for paint^ ^ ^

This week, after the rain stops, I'm detailing a black Mark 8 (with major swirl markage)

& A white Cady w/ good condition paint.

I have the meg back plate package with the cutting, polish, and finish pads.


What steps should I take on each car. (speed, chemical, pad, etc.)

I'm new to the board and I would like to thank all of you who participate on the daily discussions. It has truly been helpful to me.
 
Just so you don't feel ignored

Personal preference.

1. Swirl removal
2. Polish
3. Wax or sealant
I use the least abrasive product and pad that will get the job done.

The Mark sounds like it might need the SSR2 for swirl removal.
I don't know if the SSR2 needs to be followed by SSR1, but my guess is that you can go directly to a polish.
For the black, PwC followed by the EX should give you a deep, wet look.
I don't own a cutting pad since I have never felt the need for one.
SSR2 - Polishing pad, PC at 4 to 6
SSR1 (If needed) - Polishing pad, PC at 4 to 6
PwC - Polishing pad, PC at 4 to 5
EX - Finishing pad, PC at 4 to 5

The Caddy, a little less aggressive should do the job.
SSR1 - Polishing pad, PC at 4 to 5
PwC - Polishing pad, PC at 4 to 5
EX - Finishing pad, PC at 4 to 5

The Pro Polish could be used in place of the PwC in either case. I just think the PwC is a little easier to use.

The Meg's yellow wax (Carnauba?) would be the last step on either, but I wouldn't use it myself. Once the carnauba goes on, you need to remove it before adding more sealant. I like being able to add more sealant any time I feel the urge. I also think it is one that stains black trim.

General guidelines for me.
Polishes, including swirl removers which are a type of polish - Polishing pad
Wax/sealant - Finishing pad
My vehicles are not usually in bad shape and the PC speed is seldom ever moved from 4.5. Nothing special at that speed, just seems to work well for almost everything I need to do. When I had a scratch to remove, I did use the PC at 6 and things came out great.

Charles
 
good info so far




Oh yeah, I have a limited stock of pads. So what do I do about the cross contamination of different product on the same pad?
 
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chico-rojo said:
good info so far




Oh yeah, I have a limited stock of pads. So what do I do about the cross contamination of different product on the same pad?
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Now we have a problem.
With what I suggested, you need at least 2, maybe 3 polishing pads and one finishing pad. PwC might be OK applied with a finishing pad since you will have a good surface to work with after the SSR.
I suppose it is possible to wash the polishing pad/pads between applications of the different products, but it would certainly be time consuming.

Another option.
SSR2 - cutting pad
SSR1 - Polishing pad
PwC - Finishing pad
EX - By hand with a foam applicator.

Just to state the obvious. When doing multiple vehicles with multiple products, you will need several pads. Just to take care of our three vehicles, I have 5 polishing pads and 3 finishing pads.

Charles
 
Another trick, I think I heard from someone here, is instead of using the pad directly use a microfiber cloth. the cloth will stick to the pad and as long as you dont lift if while its on then it should stay there. Just a thought though. I would still recommend picking up some more pads though

Eric
 
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