Looks like I have a couple of options: Different pads and/or UC. Not sure how the DG501 compares to xmt360, but looks like they used both orange and yellow pads with xmt360 on a similar SS White Toyota.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...etail-extreme-makeover-toyota-highlander.html
I'll try an orange with the DG and if that doesn't work will look at testing the UC.
The above was my project and the results you see were achieved using the products shown in that write-up. I actually saw this Toyota about 2 months ago and it's still looking great.
KISS Detail - Extreme Makeover - Toyota Highlander
While John was working below, I tackled the roof which was just as dull and oxidized as the hood... we poured off some XMT 360 from the
XMT 360 which is available in larger sizes like a quart bottle into a couple of
Autogeek Squeeze Bottles to make it easier to dispense product.
Here you can see the gloss and clarity have been restored...
The lights in the reflection are the overhead florescent lights and now that we've restored a smooth surface the paint will now reflect images again.
As I re-position the camera and take another shot you can see the light reflection completely disappears on the side I have not buffed yet.
Also check this write-up out from a neglected, oxidized Honda that we did a Duragloss Extreme Makeover to..
Pictures & Videos: 2003 Honda Civic Extreme Makeover - Duragloss
The owner is now my step-daughter so I see the car all the time and while it's holding up and looks better than it did then before we buffed it out it needs a warm-over again. This is probably for two reasons,
1. Single stage paint oxidize easily as compared to clear coat paints.
2. It's parked outside 24x7 in coastal weather, (South Florida), and never gets any attention at all. (Bless Corals heart she just made the Dean's List but she's not a "car girl").
Before
Always something going on here on AutogeekOnline... I like to let the pictures tell the story...
MOST IMPORTANT - CLEAN YOUR PAD OFTEN USING THE "CLEAN YOUR PAD ON THE FLY TECHNIQUE"
Lots more pictures and tips and techniques throughout this write-up...