Need some recommendations on products
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Need some recommendations on products
So I bought a Porter Cable so I can get a real detail on my car and I have a few questions on the products I should use.
First off I have to buy a velcro backing pad and pads. Which size pads will be best?
Next, I need a polish that will remove light swirl marks. It doesn't have to be perfect and remove everything just clean up the paint a little bit. Which type of pad is needed with this polish?
After that I plan on using NXT 2.0 wax since I have read that it lasts a very long time and works pretty well. Which pad should be used to apply the wax?
I do not need a professional level products just something that will let me do the job right. (For an amateur.)
Thanks!
Matt
First off I have to buy a velcro backing pad and pads. Which size pads will be best?
Next, I need a polish that will remove light swirl marks. It doesn't have to be perfect and remove everything just clean up the paint a little bit. Which type of pad is needed with this polish?
After that I plan on using NXT 2.0 wax since I have read that it lasts a very long time and works pretty well. Which pad should be used to apply the wax?
I do not need a professional level products just something that will let me do the job right. (For an amateur.)
Thanks!
Matt
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Since I know Meguiars I'll suggest their products...
Dual Action Cleaner Polish #83 - Start with this at speed setting 5
Use a Polishing Pad (Maroon)
#9 Swirl Remover - Speed Setting 5
Use a Foam Finishing Pad (Yellow)
You can also apply the NXT with the Porter Cable - You can use the Yellow Pad for this although you'll want a clean one which hasn't been used with polishes.
Above will get your car looking great as long as the scratches aren't too deep.
Dual Action Cleaner Polish #83 - Start with this at speed setting 5
Use a Polishing Pad (Maroon)
#9 Swirl Remover - Speed Setting 5
Use a Foam Finishing Pad (Yellow)
You can also apply the NXT with the Porter Cable - You can use the Yellow Pad for this although you'll want a clean one which hasn't been used with polishes.
Above will get your car looking great as long as the scratches aren't too deep.
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Since you are wanting something that can be found rather easily I would suggest Meguiar's #9 with a yellow polishing pad. It can be found at most auto parts stores like Napa, etc. If you are wanting something with a little more correcting ability and willing to order online or do some internet searching to find it local I would suggest Meguiar's #80. It will leave the same gloss as #9 but has more correcting abilities. Following either of those with a couple coats of NXT 2.0 will leave a great finish!
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I would probably go with 5.5 inch pads.
http://www.detailersdomain.com/index...ROD&ProdID=272
white/orange or green /and black or red
LMK if we can help you out.
http://www.detailersdomain.com/index...ROD&ProdID=272
white/orange or green /and black or red
LMK if we can help you out.
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