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redping3

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I've posted here a few times before concerning the products I should use and all that, but now I have all that I need:



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I plan to do a citrus wash to remove my wax, clay, use the 105, then the 205, then the wax. Is that correct? I just wanna make sure before doing it tomorrow.



Thank you
 
that would be the correct steps. wash, clay, cut (105)/polish (205), wax.



be sure and to test spot to figure out which pad/polish combo works for you. do also get some isoproply alchol, to wipe down the finished areas to remove the polishing oils that maybe hiding some swirls not removed from polishing.



remeber to try least aggressive method first then work down to the most aggresive. don't just start with 105 and a cutting pad. this maybe to aggressive for your particular car/paint, but thats what the test spot will determine.
 
Redping3, your product choices show that you've done a ton of home work. Nicely done! Pretty much everything you need to do a great detail.



As wascallyrabbit said, it's pretty important to do an IPA wipedown after polishing. It serves two purposes, really: 1. It removes the polishing oils, which have a tendency to cover up remaining paint defects, and 2. removing the polishing oils prior to applying your LSP will allow your LSP to adhere to your clear coat much better.
 
He could also re-wash after 105/205 with a strong solution of the citrus wash. In fact, you probably will want to do that to get all the dust out of everywhere.
 
Redping best of luck! The steps are right, the products proven. Indeed IPA will come handy if you manage to get it.



What kind of car are you working on and what condition is the paint in? My only thought is that orange LC may not compliment 105 with enough cut if it comes down to it. Also going at it with only one pad per step for the whole car may prove difficult, if it starts to fill with product and lose effectiveness. Splitting the load somehow between 2 days per step (as in half a car completed per day) could help.
 
Ch96067 said:
Redping best of luck! The steps are right, the products proven. Indeed IPA will come handy if you manage to get it.



What kind of car are you working on and what condition is the paint in? My only thought is that orange LC may not compliment 105 with enough cut if it comes down to it. Also going at it with only one pad per step for the whole car may prove difficult, if it starts to fill with product and lose effectiveness. Splitting the load somehow between 2 days per step (as in half a car completed per day) could help.
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It's a 2004 Acura TL in pearl. The trunk has heavier swirls and the rest of the car has medium swirls/scratches.



That's a good idea... How does one clean the pads, by the way?
 
Another essential question I forgot to ask:



What speed should I set my GG RO to? For polishing and waxing respectively.
 
I'd use speed 6 for defect correction and speed 4 for waxing.



For pad cleaning you can use a brush (with the PC on a low speed!!!) or compressed air (better).
 
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