Stealth, I have the same issue as you. My '06 350Z apparantly sat outside on the lot and has severe acid rain/water spot etchings in the clearcoat. The orange pad and XMT # 3 with the Porter cable did not remove them. I just ordered a yellow cut CCS pad and the XMT # 4. I was advised by the...
OK, since the orange pad and xmt 3 didn't work, gonna order a yellow cut pad, a wool foam pad, and Meguires #4 heavy cut cleaner. Question is, what is the proper order of more abrasive.
1. orange pad and the #4?
2. yellow pad and the xmt 3?
I know yellow pad and # 4, then wool foam pad and #4...
Thanks to all, I appreciate the suggestions. Unfortunately the etching has occured and there is no residue or hard water residue to remove, such as diluted vinegar would do. It is now just damaged/etched clearcoat. Can you use Optimum compound with the PC? Also, has anyone tried Meguires heavy...
Detailed today with the PC. I have been doing a lot of reading and study prior to this. I followed standard recommendations from this and other sites concerning, speeds, times, etc.. Polish on the pad, then spread on auto prior to turn on. Good pressure at 3 to 4 speed, then 5 to 6 to finish...
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Detailed today with the PC. I have been doing a lot of reading and study prior to this. I followed the above suggestions almost to a "T". Polish on the pad, then spread on auto prior to turn on. Good pressure at 3 to 4 speed, then 5 to 6 to finish. Worked it long and hard until...
This weekend will be my first time with the PC. I have an '06 350Z that has some serious hard water and/or acid rain etching in the clearcoat. Apparently the car sat out on the dealer lot for about 6 weeks prior to my purchase. I have read and studied proper use of the PC and I'm ready to tackle...