Thanks. Not looking for a show and shine car. It's my daily. I don't think I'm general public but neither super geek.
Yeah happiness always depends of reality over expectations.
I think I'll give a try to Uro-Fiber on a 2x2 panel first. Then evaluate if it meets my expectations or if the 2...
totally aware that those kind of one stepper products will give results directly related to pad choice. And that a black paint isn't a walk in the park with a one step.
That's why I'm asking advice and tips here. I read everywhere that this product does amazing job as a one step on not too bad...
So made some researches around here and found different conclusions.
bought a bottle of 3d one hybrid during winter time.
This is for my 2018 black VW. Did a 2 step last year with great results but want to do a one step this time.
Working with good old 7424XP with 5'' backing plate.
Paint is...
I'd try the orange to get more cutting vs the white. But if you want to go two steps with the orange in the equation, well to the 2nd step I'd use green pad. So orange + green.
Well this morning I gave the P&S Pearl Shampoo a try and it worked very well wth the multiple MF towels technique recommended by Mike.
I used 7 MF towel in a 5 gallon + 2 oz of Pearl. Lubricity is awesome with it. Even if the product itself is on the thin side, it is concentrated no doubt.
So...
Oh thanks Mike. Tremendous.
So lots of clean/inspected MF towels (one per panel). Any thoughts about using ONR or let's say Gold Class/Pearl Shampoo instead of a wash designed for coating?
I did the CQuartz lite coating topped with reload last week. I have different carwash on hand: P&S Pearl shampoo, CG Maxisuds and Meguiars Goldclass. I also have some ONR washNshine on hand. (heard great things about their Big red sponge + ONR they to prevent swirls)
I just don't want to...
If I can give my input.
I did my first ever ceramic coating 2 days ago on my black 2018 VW.
I used CQUARTZ Lite. Did Palmolive wash + IronX + Clay + 2 step polish + Eraser + Cquartz lite + Carpro Reload (they recommend Reload to prevent water spots if car isn't in a closed garage in the first...
I have 5'' backing plate. So 5.5'' pads.
However my orange foam pad is 6.5'' because when I bought it, web store sent me the wrong size by mistake. MF pads and other foampads are all 5.5''.
Hi. First post here. I'd say I'm an amateur that reads a lot.
Machine: Porter Cable XP7424
Car: Black 2018 VW Golf
Paint condition: some small-moderate scratches. Moderate swirls everywhere. Needs some love...
I ordered just ordered some Menzerna FG400 and SF3500 in order to do a 2 step...