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djstretch

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Wondering what combinations are recommended
I have LC pads orange, white, gray and a 7424 PC

SSR2.5-----------------color?-----------speed?
SSR 1------------------color?-----------speed?
Polish w/ Carnauba-----color?-----------speed?
EX Sealant------------color?-----------speed?
Nattys----------------color?-----------speed?
 
Since I have no idea what those colors represent, I'll try to do it another way.

SSR2.5------Polishing -----4.5 to 6 depending on how much correction is needed
SSR 1--------Polishing-----4.5 to 5
PwC---------Polishing-----4.5 to 5
EX ----------Finishing-----3 to 4.5
Nattys-------Finishing ----2 to 3, but I would apply any paste by hand

I'm just saying as general rule of thumb. :)

Charles
 
Charles has you on the right path. 2.5/1 break down with heat, so you have to kick up the pc on those. I don't personally use a machine for EX or Natty's, but have at 'er, if you aren't too sore that day to do it!
One thing though, you can use the different pads and polishes to change the grade. You always want to go to the least abrasive solution possible.
With the plan above, you've got 3 different abrasive approaches (1pad x 3products). Go to a medium cut polish pad on the first step and you've got 4 possibilities, etc. You can start into a job and up the pad level if you think it will help. 3 pads + 3 products gives you 9 steps, but it gives you 5 reasonable steps if you need it.
 
djstretch said:
Wondering what combinations are recommended
I have LC pads orange, white, gray and a 7424 PC

SSR2.5-----------------color?-----------speed?
SSR 1------------------color?-----------speed?
Polish w/ Carnauba-----color?-----------speed?
EX Sealant------------color?-----------speed?
Nattys----------------color?-----------speed?
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I think PEI has it pretty much down. The comments by everyone so far are also true that it's hard to give advice on paint you haven't seen and believe me from all the e-mails and calls I get, besides all the posts I've read in many forums, there is no one right way.

For me I usually like to use polishing pads (white) for most polishes...I start and spread them at 1-3 and the work them at 5.5-6. If I know the swirls or scratches are pretty deep and very obvious in all lighting situations, then I'd go with the Orange pad with the SSR2.5 from the very start.
SSR1 can also be used with a Finishing Pad, I think gray in your collection, even though I thought LC finishing pads were Black and BLue:confused: , this will bring a high gloss to the finish. PwC can also be used with either the white or gray pad depending on what you are trying to accomplish with the product. Same speeds apply as above. EX should be applied with only a finishing pad and I prefer never to go above 3..1-2 is best as you are only trying to spread it evenly and thin. Never have used a PC with Natty's but I believe somewhere mtwedt has a thread or post how she removes the Natty's from the jar and is able to apply it to a finishing pad.
Hope this helped...also see the thread I wrote on using SSR2.5 http://www.detailcity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14287
 
Definitely a good post. I know i've asked the same questions numerous times. I have a bad memory so i bookmarked this thread. I just ordered new pads so im good to go. Just waiting for warmer weather.
 
I know it was discussed in the thread linked above but the last time i used natty's blue i used the pc. First i put on gloves and then i tapped the natty's on all sides to loosen it up. After that it should slide right out and once it's in your hand, hence the gloves, you spread it evenly around the pad. I usually follow the protocall of spotting the area i'm doing before getting started on the section your doing. It worked well for me but it was my first time using it and i think i'll try it by hand the next time.
 
Poorboy said:
I think PEI has it pretty much down. The comments by everyone so far are also true that it's hard to give advice on paint you haven't seen and believe me from all the e-mails and calls I get, besides all the posts I've read in many forums, there is no one right way.

For me I usually like to use polishing pads (white) for most polishes...I start and spread them at 1-3 and the work them at 5.5-6. If I know the swirls or scratches are pretty deep and very obvious in all lighting situations, then I'd go with the Orange pad with the SSR2.5 from the very start.
SSR1 can also be used with a Finishing Pad, I think gray in your collection, even though I thought LC finishing pads were Black and BLue:confused: , this will bring a high gloss to the finish. PwC can also be used with either the white or gray pad depending on what you are trying to accomplish with the product. Same speeds apply as above. EX should be applied with only a finishing pad and I prefer never to go above 3..1-2 is best as you are only trying to spread it evenly and thin. Never have used a PC with Natty's but I believe somewhere mtwedt has a thread or post how she removes the Natty's from the jar and is able to apply it to a finishing pad.
Hope this helped...also see the thread I wrote on using SSR2.5 http://www.detailcity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14287
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Cool I want to try PB's line as well,where can I get the pads for your Swirl Removers.

Thank you
 
Any pads will do, but many here use Edge (a sponsor) or Lake Country (LC). Both are available through most sponsors, and there is an Edge grouping for discussion.
 
Webb said:
Great thanks,I asked because I've been using Meguiar's only,I want to try out another brands.
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I like the Lake Country VC pads and they seem superior on a PC....especially with the SSR's :)
 
I guess I one of the few that still apply EX and EX-P by hand. It's just too easy. :) I know there will be those who will argue that you get a more uniform, thin application. No argument from me. These are two products that seem to be impervious to the problems (ie. difficult removal) normally associated with applying products too thickly.

As far as the polishes, I've only tried the PwC and concur the the majority...grab the polishing pad of your choosing (I've got the Excel Green and Blue, the Meg's, and the LC/VC) and spread it on the low speeds and crank it up from there, though I don't use speed 6 very often anymore.

With your listed arsenal, you are armed to turn out some nice results.
 
I wat to tell ya once you try PB you will love it I can not say enough about Steves products I have almost the whole line of poorboys and haven't had a problem with anything it is a excelent product and I will continue to use it...
 
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