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01WJLimited

01WJLimited

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Here's the setup so far. Any Recommendations or Suggestions? I want some input on the tenative shopping list.

Polisher: PC 7336
Pads: Edge2000 DA foam pads
Polishes: SSR2.5, SSR1, Meguiar's #26 Yellow Wax.

How does that sound for a beginner? (I have a totaled '94 Camry to practice on.) Sounds like a good setup? I don't run a business, but I do detail cars other than mine about once a week, and increasing in the summer. Let me know what you think. If you have any suggestions on what will give me the wettest, deepest, most reflective look, please recommend it.

Side question: Will the Meg's #26 give me a wet, deep, reflective look, or should I pop for EX or EX-P and why
 
I'm talking just for the paint, in particular polishes and waxes for the PC. I have everything else taken care of.
 
Natty's is a great wax that gives off great looks. I just finished up a detail where I did 2.5 and 1 followed up by Wolfgangs Sealant with awesome results. Look for a new thread from me in The Detailing Showcase in a few minutes for pictures. FWIW I have used #26 but grab for other products; UPP, EX, EX-P, Wolfgang and Natty's. Really you can't go wrong with any waxes or sealants though.
 
26 is not a bad product its decent durabilty ......
natty great its not durable though...
i would recommend IW for durabilty then shine....you can top it off if you chose too
 
I really only like 2 Carnauba waxes 1 being Netty's Blue the other is 3m Perfect-It Show Car Paste Wax. I never had an Issue with durability with either one...ever. On the average i would get 2-3months out of either choice and that was over a sealant.
 
I was leaning towards something I could apply with the PC. The Natty's Blue is a paste wax, I'm trying to get away from the constant little circles. That's why the EX and EX-P appealed to me a little more. I will definitely keep the Nattie's Blue in mind if I can't make a decision.
 
01WJLimited said:
Got my PC today! It's the 7336. Now I just have to buy the pads and polishes!
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Here's The List Now:

PC 7336 (Own)
Meg's #26 Yellow Wax (Own)

-Poorboys SSR2.5
-Poorboys Pro Polish
-Edge 2000 Green, Orange, and Blue pads.

Eh?
 
01WJLimited said:
Here's The List Now:

PC 7336 (Own)
Meg's #26 Yellow Wax (Own)

-Poorboys SSR2.5
-Poorboys Pro Polish
-Edge 2000 Green, Orange, and Blue pads.

Eh?
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Solid Choices. You might want some SSR 1. I like to us it often following SSR 2.5 and you might also want a white pad, though you could live without it. A sealant might also be nice, you could always top it with #26. I like #26 but it isn't the longest lasting wax out there.
 
GearHead_1 said:
Solid Choices. You might want some SSR 1. I like to us it often following SSR 2.5 and you might also want a white pad, though you could live without it. A sealant might also be nice, you could always top it with #26. I like #26 but it isn't the longest lasting wax out there.
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Do you recommend SSR1 or ProPolish. I can only go with one, I'm broke and trying to keep the order under $100
 
01WJLimited said:
Do you recommend SSR1 or ProPolish. I can only go with one, I'm broke and trying to keep the order under $100
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Honestly you've got me on that one. I've got virtually everthing PoorBoys makes but I've never tried the Pro Polish. I've always worked with the SSR's and found that I don't use 2 & 3 very often. I'm sure someone who has experienced both of these will chime in soon. Sorry I come up short on this one.
 
GearHead_1 said:
Honestly you've got me on that one. I've got virtually everthing PoorBoys makes but I've never tried the Pro Polish. I've always worked with the SSR's and found that I don't use 2 & 3 very often. I'm sure someone who has experienced both of these will chime in soon. Sorry I come up short on this one.
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It's no problem, man. It's this detail that had me sold on ProPolish over the SSR1.
http://www.detailcity.org/forums/the-detailing-showcase/18530-educational-detail-56k-warning.html

If the SSR1 can achieve results like that, I'd rather pay the $10.99 for it than the $13.99 for ProPolish.
 
01WJLimited said:
It's no problem, man. It's this detail that had me sold on ProPolish over the SSR1.
http://www.detailcity.org/forums/the-detailing-showcase/18530-educational-detail-56k-warning.html

If the SSR1 can achieve results like that, I'd rather pay the $10.99 for it than the $13.99 for ProPolish.
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My Pro Polish is on it's way right now. I picked it up because it is so versatile. From what I read it really gives the paint a clean look perfect for a sealant afterwards. It is a chemical polish compared to the ssr1 which is a mechanical. I really think that Pro Polish is made more for rotary. I know you can do a lot more with it that way. I'd still think ssr1 will have more correcting abilities then Pro Polish when used with the PC. Also I've read that it has a little more of a learning curve than the ssr1. If you are really 50/50 with this decision, you might want to search for threads on both products.

BTW, Jareds thread got me excited about getting the Pro Polish.
 
Thanks.

The look achieved in that thread I posted is really what I'm after. That's why I asked. Maybe I'll get the SSR1 for now and get the ProPolish later on down the road.
 
I myself have been looking at about the same purchase (PC 7424, edge 2000 pads). Today I did a quick serch from work and found a website called underbid they lised this kit for 220 and change. Has anyone ever delt with or purchased from underbid. When you look at the site it has a DC link beside the kit. I am wondering because it does not show a picture or give anydetails.
 
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