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Thanks to all of you who took time to reply. Your advice was helpful. Charlie

Buster I never felt the pads needed cleaning during the polishing process. I did clean the pads after the job was complete. When I would stop the polisher there was very little product left remaining on the pads. I appreciate your reply. Charlie

Mike, first I appreciate your reply to my post. In answer to your questions I am listing answers: Products-Menzerna Polishing Compound. 5" orange pad. Speed of 4 -Mothers Pure Polish. 5" blue pad. Speed of 2 -Collonite 845 wax. 5"red pad. Speed of 2 I would...

I used my Griots DA polisher for the first time this past weekend and would like to get some advice. First let me say this was my first time to ever use a power polisher so I have nothing to compare to. I was polishing a 2011 Ford F150 all white truck. After applying the polishing compound...

OK, OK I'll get a polisher. Have looked at those on this site and keep coming back to the Porter Cable 7424XP, but have to admit I am confused about pads. Too many options. What pads can I get by with and how many of each type? Also, do I need a pad cleaner and brush. Suggest something that...

First off I am the originator of this thread and would like to thank all of you who have offered your opinions and suggestions. I have given consideration to the purchase of a DA polisher, pads, backing plates, pad cleaners, etc and believe this is more involved than I want at this time in my...

OK guys, first I had listed my steps in an incorrect order. I would like to blame that mistake on my keyboard but fear it was a user problem instead. Thanks for that correction. Secondly, it looks like I will have to spread the project out a little longer and do the work in my garage rather...

The only shade I have available would be in my garage. And while it is out of the sun, the heat is brutal. We are running in the high 90's and near 100 percent humidity. You are correct, I expect the project to take a couple of days. I will try the smaller sections advice. Thanks for the reply...

I'm a novice here and hope to get some advice for my weeks project. I have a 2011 Ford F150 (white) which has lost it's ability to hold a shine. From reading and corresponding with a couple of members I have this plan of attack: Wash the truck with Dawn dish washing liquid to clean the...

Mike All of your guesses are right. I think I may be asking too much from my current wax (Collonite 845). If I were to use Power Lock after my washing and claying would you recommend I also add a coat of wax? Thanks for the help. Charlie

Mike You are correct, I have done no pre wax work after washing. I have clayed the entire truck. I have also done the baggie test after claying. I appreciate your advice. Charlie

I have some Power Lock on order. Thanks Charlie

Sorry but I don't know what 476 or 915 is. Thanks for the advice. Charlie

Billy Does your car stay outside 24/7? Thanks for the advice. Charlie

I have a 2011 F150 that is housed outside so it is exposed to the elements 24/7. The truck is solid white and I wash and wax as needed but the wax on the hood quits beading pretty quickly after waxing. It has been about 2 to 3 months since I waxed the truck and when it rains the sides of the...