TravelWtoE
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- Oct 2, 2014
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Greetings,
I am new here and just started getting into detailing. I didn't realize how easy and relaxing it is. I got a PC 7424XP 2 years ago and just decided NOW to give it a shot. What a breeze!
I had a few decent sized scratches on my 2011 subaru and foolishly used my fathers Turtle Rubbing compound to remove them by hand. Worked great except now I have a dull and hazy finish throughout parts of my car. I also noticed some swirls marks and bird crap etching. From what I have been reading online through research and what not, it is to my understanding I need a polish to get rid of these imperfections. Not hard right? Wrong!
After looking around on AG, I noticed countless different polishes and rubbing compounds all claiming to remove swirls. Theres Megs #9 swirls remover, Megs #2 fine cut, Megs ultra finishing polish and numerous different types of cutting compounds all stating to remove swirls. Same goes for 3M. How am I supposed to know what to use and with what type of foam pad for my porter cable? There are just too many countless combinations to use.
Can someone point me in the right direction here? Perhaps link me to a few articles they know of or even explain this to me if someone has time?
I already have the PC stated above with a Lake Country's 5in backing plate and a red and orange CCS 5.5in foam pads. I also used Wolfgangs paint sealant this past weekend and wasn't all that impressed. I have DP clay and lube and collinite 476s past wax which I am supper excited to try out but am curious hot to apply a paste wax via Porter cable.
I am also going to get Optimum no rinse to use as a clay lube and detail spray.
I appreciate any feedback.
Thanks guys and gals,
-Anthony
I am new here and just started getting into detailing. I didn't realize how easy and relaxing it is. I got a PC 7424XP 2 years ago and just decided NOW to give it a shot. What a breeze!
I had a few decent sized scratches on my 2011 subaru and foolishly used my fathers Turtle Rubbing compound to remove them by hand. Worked great except now I have a dull and hazy finish throughout parts of my car. I also noticed some swirls marks and bird crap etching. From what I have been reading online through research and what not, it is to my understanding I need a polish to get rid of these imperfections. Not hard right? Wrong!
After looking around on AG, I noticed countless different polishes and rubbing compounds all claiming to remove swirls. Theres Megs #9 swirls remover, Megs #2 fine cut, Megs ultra finishing polish and numerous different types of cutting compounds all stating to remove swirls. Same goes for 3M. How am I supposed to know what to use and with what type of foam pad for my porter cable? There are just too many countless combinations to use.
Can someone point me in the right direction here? Perhaps link me to a few articles they know of or even explain this to me if someone has time?
I already have the PC stated above with a Lake Country's 5in backing plate and a red and orange CCS 5.5in foam pads. I also used Wolfgangs paint sealant this past weekend and wasn't all that impressed. I have DP clay and lube and collinite 476s past wax which I am supper excited to try out but am curious hot to apply a paste wax via Porter cable.
I am also going to get Optimum no rinse to use as a clay lube and detail spray.
I appreciate any feedback.
Thanks guys and gals,
-Anthony