Rgory
12-25-2015, 12:50 PM
I recently picked up a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 in Mineral Grey. The paint is hammered. I use to own a similar truck, same color, and the paint always seemed to glow.
Thanks to Autogeek's sale I was able to get some supplies delivered before christmas. This will be my first time polishing with a DA (porter cable 7424XP) Although I have gone through hundreds of posts, and I am currently reading Mike's book, I wanted to run through my game plan to see if you guys see any rookie mistakes:
Wash Wheels- Dedicated wheel brush & mit
Decontaminate wheels IRONX
Wash Vehicle (Foam master Foam Gun, 2BM, Chenille wash mit)
Decontaminate Vehicle IRONX
Clay- Wolfgang Clay Combo
Perform test spot:
WG TSR 3.0 on 6.5" LC Flat Orange Pad
WG Finishing Glaze on 6.5" LC Flat White Pad
WG DGPS on 6.5" LC Flat Grey Pad
Colonite 845 on 6.5" Red Pad
WG Exterior Trim Sealant for the Plastic
WG Perfekt Vision for the Glass
Colonite 850 for the chrome bumpers
I have a few questions:
1.) Is the 6.5" Pad correct on a 5" backing plate?
2.) I read a lot of different opinions on whether or not to top the DGPS. Is 845 ok over the top or should I leave DGPS as the LSP? This vehicle is garaged and used mainly for 300 mile trips out of town.
3.) It seems the consensus is that I should keep the clay off the glass as it may become embedded in pitted glass. Is it ok to polish over the glass, chrome, or headlights/tail lights?
4.) I have 6 orange and 4 white pads I am hoping that is a good starting point if I clean the pads on the fly.
5.) I should use the least aggressive method, so should I try to use TSR 3.0 on the White Pad to see if it removes the defects? If it does would I followup with the finishing glaze on a white pad?
I am sure my questions may seem trivial or mundane, I have just never ventured down this road before and would like to make sure I am on the right track.
The first 3 pictures are of my current predicament. The last picture is how the same paint looked on my old truck.
Thank you for your help & Happy Holidays!
Thanks to Autogeek's sale I was able to get some supplies delivered before christmas. This will be my first time polishing with a DA (porter cable 7424XP) Although I have gone through hundreds of posts, and I am currently reading Mike's book, I wanted to run through my game plan to see if you guys see any rookie mistakes:
Wash Wheels- Dedicated wheel brush & mit
Decontaminate wheels IRONX
Wash Vehicle (Foam master Foam Gun, 2BM, Chenille wash mit)
Decontaminate Vehicle IRONX
Clay- Wolfgang Clay Combo
Perform test spot:
WG TSR 3.0 on 6.5" LC Flat Orange Pad
WG Finishing Glaze on 6.5" LC Flat White Pad
WG DGPS on 6.5" LC Flat Grey Pad
Colonite 845 on 6.5" Red Pad
WG Exterior Trim Sealant for the Plastic
WG Perfekt Vision for the Glass
Colonite 850 for the chrome bumpers
I have a few questions:
1.) Is the 6.5" Pad correct on a 5" backing plate?
2.) I read a lot of different opinions on whether or not to top the DGPS. Is 845 ok over the top or should I leave DGPS as the LSP? This vehicle is garaged and used mainly for 300 mile trips out of town.
3.) It seems the consensus is that I should keep the clay off the glass as it may become embedded in pitted glass. Is it ok to polish over the glass, chrome, or headlights/tail lights?
4.) I have 6 orange and 4 white pads I am hoping that is a good starting point if I clean the pads on the fly.
5.) I should use the least aggressive method, so should I try to use TSR 3.0 on the White Pad to see if it removes the defects? If it does would I followup with the finishing glaze on a white pad?
I am sure my questions may seem trivial or mundane, I have just never ventured down this road before and would like to make sure I am on the right track.
The first 3 pictures are of my current predicament. The last picture is how the same paint looked on my old truck.
Thank you for your help & Happy Holidays!