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jayincali

jayincali

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Well I went to Lowes with my 10% off coupon and bought my PC. I used it on my truck just to try it out. It is awesome. I do have a black Mustang GT with medium to maybe heavy swirls. If I use SSR2.5 with a yellow cutting pad, then follow with SSR1 with yellow cutting pad, would this combo work? I have these two polishes already, along with Zaino. I would finish with Zaino X2. I have read that I should use the high speed 4.5-6 for polishing and cutting, the lower speed 2-3 for finishing or LSP. What do the detail gods here think? Thanks for your help.
 
jayincali said:
Well I went to Lowes with my 10% off coupon and bought my PC. I used it on my truck just to try it out. It is awesome. I do have a black Mustang GT with medium to maybe heavy swirls. If I use SSR2.5 with a yellow cutting pad, then follow with SSR1 with yellow cutting pad, would this combo work? I have these two polishes already, along with Zaino. I would finish with Zaino X2. I have read that I should use the high speed 4.5-6 for polishing and cutting, the lower speed 2-3 for finishing or LSP. What do the detail gods here think? Thanks for your help.
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While I'm certainly no "detail god", I don't think I would use a cutting pad for any of your products. I don't even own a cutting pad. Also, I have very little Zaino experience from years back, but I think it is a product I would hand apply.:dunno
And yes, 4.5 to 6 for polishes, (with a polishing pad:)), works good for me. The lower speed is quite often used with an LSP, but I usually just leave my PC at 4.5 for everything.

Charles
 
Thanks Charles, So I can use SSR2.5 with polishing pad, then follow with SSR1 with polishing pad. I will try setting 4.5-5 The SSR1 will buff out the SSR2.5 though right?
 
A cutting pad with 2.5 will remove the vast majority of swirls. However, it will leave hazing behind. If you do use a cutting pad, follow up with 2.5 on a polishing pad. Then, go with SSR1 on a polishing pad. You'll be good to go with Zaino. I would try 2.5 witha polishing pad first to see how it looks. I do my polishing with the PC cranked up to 5.5 or 6.
 
jayincali said:
Thanks Charles, So I can use SSR2.5 with polishing pad, then follow with SSR1 with polishing pad. I will try setting 4.5-5 The SSR1 will buff out the SSR2.5 though right?
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The Poorboy's SSR's are another product that I haven't used, but from what I have read, you are correct in that the SSR1 would remove hazing left by the SSR2.5. With a polishing pad, you might not have any hazing after the SSR2.5 and the SSR1 might not be needed. Just do a section and inspect it before you do the rest of the vehicle. I like to do my swirl removal a panel at a time to check the progress.
If you have severe marring, don't be afraid to dial up the speed on the PC. My vehicles are not usually too bad, and 4.5 to 5 is all that I need. On one of my daughters cars, I needed Meg's DACP at 6 to remove some cat scratch damage. I think SSR2.5 is close to Meg's DACP in abrasive level. I did use Meg's #9 after the DACP, but I'm not sure it was needed. I also think tha Meg's #9 and SSR1 are pretty close in abrasiveness.
A PC takes some time to correct anything other than very minor damage. What a Pro would do in 3 minutes with a rotary might take you 15 minutes with a PC.

Charles
 
jay,

Charles and Scott have given you some good advice. I'll add my 2 cents.

First, removing deep swirls with a PC is not a sure thing. Especially on black paint. It's not that they can't necessarily be removed, but you may not want to remove the amount of clear coat required to get rid of them completely. However, as Scott said, you should be able to get the majority of them.

Now, I've also used a cutting pad on a PC with some success. Again, as Scott said, you may need to use a slightly less abrasive product after the 2.5 to remove any hazing.

Try the following:

Apply the 2.5 on the PC pad (cutting or polishing pad).

Put the PC lightly on the paint surface and spread the product around a 2' by 2' area.

Next, turn the PC on to say 3, and work that 2' x 2' area to make sure the product is spread evenly. (This also primes the pad well)

Now, turn the PC up to 5 or so (keep the pad on the paint & flat at all times) and work that area in various directions....... SLOWLY, SLOWLY....... did I mention SLOWLY. :D A lot of people move the PC way to fast. You have to give the PC & pad some time to generate enough heat to break down the product (although 2.5 will break down pretty quickly).

When the 2.5 "starts" to disappear....... stop! (turn the PC off while the pad is still on the paint).

Wipe the area dry of any residue, and inspect. If you still see significant swirls, work the same area again in the same manner.

If you still see significant swirls after 2 passes with the 2.5, you may need more paint correction than you think. It could require a more abrasive product and the use of a rotary buffer.

If the area looks pretty good, you may want to step down to a lighter abrasive product and a polishing pad to remove any hazing and/or finish off the swirls. Again, if you've used a "cutting" pad, chances are you will have to step down. If you've used a polishing pad and been successful removing the swirls, you might able to go directly to a glaze or your LSP.

As for the Zaino Z2 (or Z5), you can apply it with a finishing pad, but it's also very easy to apply by hand. If you get the "knack" of applying it with a PC, you can apply very thin coats.

Of course, the above works for me. I'm sure others have equally good processes.

Hope this helps.
 
Sorry Charles....... didn't see your last post. Says pretty much what I said.
 
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