Just got my PC & Polish Kit... any suggestions...

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spartacus_331

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... of what NOT to do?



It did come with a DVD that should explain most everything and I've been studying the discussion threads... but if anyone has a "don't do what I did" :buffing: kind of suggestion, I would appreciate it. :D



It came with:

PC 7424

Sonus SFX-2

Sonus SFX-3

SFX-1 Restore Pad (Yellow) 6"

SFX-2 Enhance Pad (White) 6"

SFX-3 Final Finish Pad (Blue) 6"

6" Flexible backing Plate

6" MF Buffing Bonnet



I also picked up:

3.5" Flexible backing plate

SFX-2 Enhance Pad (White) 4"
 
When they say "don't start the PC until it's on the surface" and "don't remove the PC from the surface until it's stopped" believe them.



Keep the pad as close to flat on the surface as possible.





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the other pc said:
When they say "don't start the PC until it's on the surface" and "don't remove the PC from the surface until it's stopped" believe them.



Keep the pad as close to flat on the surface as possible.





PC.
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I have read that it's good to cover things in the immediate area as the PC can "sling" polish in a 6 foot radius. Is this true even with the PC being in contact with the paint?
 
Once you get the hang of it you won't splatter much, if at all.



When first starting out I think we all tend to use too much product and sling everywhere. It's a good idea to cover things until you're comfortable with it.



I still find little dried specs of MPPC around my garage from years ago.



If you pick up the thing while running at speed you'll sling the whole pad, probably farther than six feet too.





PC.
 
Next step is un-doing my Klasse/Carnuba treatment I did last month. I also thought I might as well clay the hood, roof and trunk while I'm at it.



I'm not going to use Dawn on my Jet Black paint..... do you suppose a normal washing is good enough before claying?



Will the carnuba and AIO be removed by claying?



Then get on with the polishing?



Finish with Klasse/Carnuba.
 
Dawn is pretty useless for removing old wax, just wash as usual and, if you want, follow up with a paint cleaner (after claying). Any paint cleaner will remove old wax better than Dawn, Mequiar's DC step 1 for example.



I've never noticed any reduction in wax from claying. If it does remove any it won't be much.



Any cleaner or cleaner/polish is going to remove the old wax. If you're planning on using a swirl removing polish you don't need to worry about a separate cleaning step.



I haven't tried AIO but since it's a cleaner/polish/sealant I would think it would remove any old coating itself and you won't need a separate cleaning step unless you're looking to remove stubborn swirls. (Maybe somebody who uses it regularly can chime in.)





PC.
 
the other pc said:
Dawn is pretty useless for removing old wax, just wash as usual and, if you want, follow up with a paint cleaner (after claying). Any paint cleaner will remove old wax better than Dawn, Mequiar's DC step 1 for example.



I've never noticed any reduction in wax from claying. If it does remove any it won't be much.



Any cleaner or cleaner/polish is going to remove the old wax. If you're planning on using a swirl removing polish you don't need to worry about a separate cleaning step.



I haven't tried AIO but since it's a cleaner/polish/sealant I would think it would remove any old coating itself and you won't need a separate cleaning step unless you're looking to remove stubborn swirls. (Maybe somebody who uses it regularly can chime in.)





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I just wasn't sure if clay would work over the top of carnuba and AIO, or if I had to somehow remove them first. Also wasn't sure that if these layers weren't completely removed (somehow) if the clay would get clogged up.



Perhaps the clay will pull any particles through the layers of AIO and carnuba....then the SFX-2 will remove the AIO and carnuba?
 
The actual volume of wax/sealant left behind after wiping off the dried carriers is microscopic. It couldn't load up clay even if the clay could completely strip it.



If there were any little lumps of gunk on the paint and they got AIO/carnauba over the top of them the clay will still pull them right off, no problem.



Yup, SFX-2 will definitely remove the old AIO/carnauba.





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