HD Uno and Poxy Users

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Im trying to get some first hand experience with folks using HD Uno and Poxy. i have a few questions in regards to these products.

-Using a PC7424, is it nessesary to use the special pads recommended by 3D?

-how much product is needed typically for each body panel? (late vw jetta).video shows 3 "pea sized" drops for each body panel, im guessing twice the amount for trunk and hood?

-how many passes does it typically take to notice results?



i am a 100% newb and my last attempt to remove swirls and marring using Meg. UC and UP, UC wasnt able to phase the hard stubborm clearcoat on my 2006 VW Jetta. i gave up after 2 panels with the thought of me messing the paint more than it already was.



i ordered HD Uno and Poxy and i am trying to gather all information before i attempt the process again.



i would also like someone to recommend some Lake Country pads to use with the uno and poxy, that will make my job easier with the stubborm clear coat.



thanks for any info you guys can recommend
 
- The 3D pads are "special" but they are awesome. My favorite pads for sure. You can use any cutting pad followed up with a polishing pad, but why not stick with the 3D system?



- 3 pea sized drops is about right for the first couple panels...less as the pad gets saturated. I usually use 3 -4 pads of each color (orange and green) for an average sized sedan. Break up larger panels into sections.



- For heavy correction you will need to work the area for a while with a PC and UNO on an orange pad. I'm not sure how many passes exactly, that will depend on the speed of a pass, pressure, clearcoat, etc.



A little Poxy goes a loooong way. They say an ounce will do a car, I bet less than half an ounce is more than enough. Just make sure to give the bottle a real good shake to mix it up.
 
All other things being equal I usually use 1 pad for hood and front quarter panels. New pad for roof and doors. Then final pad for rear quarter and back. Then my oldest pad just before its demise gets bumper duty until it gives up the ghost. I really like the HD pads. My last order from LC the cut on the pads was a bit uneven, the actual cut of the pad I mean.



For something real nice and a little more cut when needed try a Megs MF with Uno. Really sexy results with it. Id say 1 oz will do a vehicle easily most of the time.



I have an 06 GTI and believe me the clear is rock hard. Dont be so concerned with removing every single Rid and scratch you see. For someone with little experience just focus on the process of making the paint as glossy as possible. You dont have the practice yet to know how long to work to remove what you see, so focus on removing any oxidation, not leaving any marring my not cleaning pads properly, and just enjoy taking care of your car. The really great results come with experience. Resolve yourself to the fact you will do your best, and go to it.



Check with a good detailer in your area, he may let you tag along on a detail. I have had a customer ask me to explain my whole process to his son when he bought him a used car. Took me 2.5 hours to teach his son how to properly wash his car, but in the end, the customer felt it was money well spent. Sure I lost some potential for repeat business but I made a customer happy and he gave me a great write up on Angies List. Make some calls, a lot of guys are sometimes willing to show you a thing or 2. (provided you understand you will be doing the pad cleaning, and crap work possibly)
 
Lotuseffect said:
All other things being equal I usually use 1 pad for hood and front quarter panels. New pad for roof and doors. Then final pad for rear quarter and back. Then my oldest pad just before its demise gets bumper duty until it gives up the ghost. I really like the HD pads. My last order from LC the cut on the pads was a bit uneven, the actual cut of the pad I mean.



For something real nice and a little more cut when needed try a Megs MF with Uno. Really sexy results with it. Id say 1 oz will do a vehicle easily most of the time.



I have an 06 GTI and believe me the clear is rock hard. Dont be so concerned with removing every single Rid and scratch you see. For someone with little experience just focus on the process of making the paint as glossy as possible. You dont have the practice yet to know how long to work to remove what you see, so focus on removing any oxidation, not leaving any marring my not cleaning pads properly, and just enjoy taking care of your car. The really great results come with experience. Resolve yourself to the fact you will do your best, and go to it.



Check with a good detailer in your area, he may let you tag along on a detail. I have had a customer ask me to explain my whole process to his son when he bought him a used car. Took me 2.5 hours to teach his son how to properly wash his car, but in the end, the customer felt it was money well spent. Sure I lost some potential for repeat business but I made a customer happy and he gave me a great write up on Angies List. Make some calls, a lot of guys are sometimes willing to show you a thing or 2. (provided you understand you will be doing the pad cleaning, and crap work possibly)
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My whole inventory is HD Uno, Poxy, yellow degreaser, wash and wax and few 3D pads.
 
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