Pinnacle XMT swirl removal bundle

[Samson77]

Hi,
I recently purchased the XMT swirl removal bundle, along with a bunch of LC 5.5" flat pads in orange, white, grey and blue. As my car (black cherry/dark colored) has moderate swirls, I will be using the #3 through #1 swirl removers.
I know I use the orange pads for #3, but what color should I use for #2 and #1?
I was thinking white for both #2 and #1, but want to do it the correct way.

Also, I have Wolfgang paint sealant, which I assume I should apply with the grey pads?

Thank you for any help

Shawn

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Hi,
I recently purchased the XMT swirl removal bundle, along with a bunch of LC 5.5" flat pads in orange, white, grey and blue.

As my car (black cherry/dark colored) has moderate swirls, I will be using the #3 through #1 swirl removers.


I know I use the orange pads for #3, but what color should I use for #2 and #1?
I was thinking white for both #2 and #1, but want to do it the correct way.

Also, I have Wolfgang paint sealant, which I assume I should apply with the grey pads?

Thank you for any help

Shawn

Hi Shawn,

Use the #2 with the white pad and the #1 with the gray pad.

Use the blue pad to apply the Wolfgang paint sealant.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Here's a video with myself and Matt Steele and we walk you through the process and the video is loaded with tips and techniques.


[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7ARg3rRhm0]Mike Phillips & Matt Steele - How To Detail Your Car with Pinnacle XMT - YouTube[/video]

 

[Samson77]

Hi Mike,
thank you very much!!
Best forum I have ever been on!

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Hi Mike,
thank you very much!!

Best forum I have ever been on!

Thank you!


This forum seems to attract a lot of high caliber people, always willing to help others with whatever the project might be...


Check these out to before starting...


Read this FIRST before using the DA Polisher, it will help you from making the most common mistakes.


DA Polisher Trouble Shooting Guide


Then before buffing out the entire car, practice with your process by doing a Test Spot.

Dial-in your process and make sure the results you're getting are the results you hope and dream about before buffing out the entire car.



How To Do a Test Spot
(and why it's so important)


Then here are a few staples...


Video: Mark your backing plate to make it easy to see pad rotation

Factors that can cause a pad to stop rotating on a DA Polisher

Video: How-To do a "Section Pass" when Machine Polishing with a DA Polisher

The Compression Washer <-- Don't lose this...

How to prime a foam pad when using a DA Polisher

Wet Buffing Technique

Handle? Or No Handle? - Using DA Polishers Without the Handle

How to clean your foam pad on the fly

Why it's important to clean your pads often...

How to dry a foam pad after hand washing