Got a chance to complete my 1st attempt using a DA...just did my truck this week using a GG6 DA with a 5 inch backing plate and LC Thin Pro pads. First deconned using McKee's Xtreme Iron remover. Then clayed with GG clay bar followed by McKee's 360 and McKee's HiDef Sealant. Topped that off with McKee's Poli Coat. On my test spot I tried using a white LC Thin Pro but it wasn't getting rid of the swirls so switched to the orange pad. Now I need to dress the tires, haven't decided what to use yet.
1st attempt with DA
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Eldorado2k
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What do you have on hand as far as tire products?
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Looks great!
That's a lot of real-estate to tackle your very first time.
Way to get after it!
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That's a lot of real-estate to tackle your very first time.
Way to get after it!
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Looks good. The nice thing about a truck when using a DA for the first time is all the flat surfaces.
You DA is a good choice as is your pads and backing plate. However, when doing the correction you can save a lot of time and energy by using a true polish rather than trying to correct the vehicle with an All-in-one (AIO) cleaner wax like 360. Since you're already layering two LSP's already, there is plenty of protection. The next time you have to polish the truck, try a dedicated polish or a swirl remover and then move on to your LSP.
You DA is a good choice as is your pads and backing plate. However, when doing the correction you can save a lot of time and energy by using a true polish rather than trying to correct the vehicle with an All-in-one (AIO) cleaner wax like 360. Since you're already layering two LSP's already, there is plenty of protection. The next time you have to polish the truck, try a dedicated polish or a swirl remover and then move on to your LSP.
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Thanks for that recommendation...when I got done, I was thinking exactly along that line. It took quite a few passes to get rid of the swirls with the AIO. I think when I tackle my wife's Honda CRV(same colour) I will do exactly as you suggest. I have a bottle of GG Complete Compound I think I will try on that....I went through 10 orange pads on this bad boy...and can give Poor Boys Tornado Pad Cleaner a huge thumbs up for the pad cleaning process, that stuff works great!!!
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Currently have nothing dedicated to tires...I have Sonax Wheel cleaner and had some GG Extreme Wheel cleaner on hand that I did use to clean the wheels this time around.
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Honda paint tends to be VERY soft and you probably won't need anything nearly as aggressive as a compound to correct the majority of the areas. I was able to get the results you see below on my daughters 2012 Honda Fit using only a finishing polish and a LC white polishing pad.
I try to have a polish and a compound on hand to adjust to the conditions of the vehicle. Before going all-in on the work, I'll do test spots to see what works starting with the least aggressive approach. Mike Phillips has some great write-ups here on doing test spots. I've never dealt with GM vehicles, but I'd be willing to bet the paint systems are very different and will need a different approach to get the best results.
Nice job! If it wasn't for 360, my truck wouldn't look as good as it does. I usually use 360 in the spring, and hi def in the fall with fast wax as a drying aid during weekly washes. Water beads up nicely and the metal flake really pops.
Out of curiosity, how long did you wait in between applications of each product? I'd be curious to know too if you saw a noticeable difference after each step because it sounds like a ton of extra work to me.
Out of curiosity, how long did you wait in between applications of each product? I'd be curious to know too if you saw a noticeable difference after each step because it sounds like a ton of extra work to me.
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I did the Hi Def right after finishing up the 360. Application of the Hi Def was real quick using the DA and a wax pad. After reading Hi Def reviews here and a thread where someone let the Hi Def sit overnight, I did exactly that...applied the Hi Def and next day simply buffed/wiped with MF towels...was real quick. The poli Coat Wax was done a week later.