Bought my first DA Orbital 2 weeks ago...here's my first go around

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Just got a PC 7424XP and popped my cherry on Saturday detailing my wife's new MDX....... :buffing::buffing::buffing:

The products I bought:

Porter Cable 7424XP Random Orbital Buffer
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Meguiar's Ultra-Cut Compound M105 - 32 oz
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1 Meguiar's Ultra Finishing Polish M205 - 32 oz
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1 Poorboy's World Natty's Red Paste Wax - 8 oz
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1 Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze (HGSG) - 500 ml
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....and of course all the pads I need for the Orbital

2 Lake Country Red Foam Applicator Pad
2 Lake Country Blue Fine Finishing Pad - 5.5 inch
2 Lake Country Hydro Tech Tangerine Ultra Fine Polishing Pad - 5.5 inch
2 Lake Country Hydro Tech Cyan Light Cutting and Polishing Pad - 5.5 inch
1 Lake Country Rotary Hook & Loop 5" Backing Plate - 125 mm

Dirty MDX:
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Two bucket method for a bath:
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After about 1.5 hours of claying, she is prepped and ready for compound, fine polish, sealant, and wax

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Well, I had a pretty busy Saturday. I set-up shop in the garage and got started. HUGE thanks to Andy (AudiOn19s) for coming over and showing me the ropes and just making sure I didn't eff up too bad :D

I didn't really get many pictures during the whole process. It took me about 6 hours to do everything being that it was my first time doing this, and making sure I was doing everything right. Also, Andy gave me some great tips, and was showing me pointers here and there along the way....thank again Andy....it was a huge help and greatly appreciated.

Steps done were:

Wash
Clay
Meguiars 105
Meguiars 205
Klasse Sealant

Wax will come soon.....

Onto the pics!

The finished product as soon as I was done that night
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The finished product the next morning
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It's amazing what 105 will do to light lens'.....it's basically a lens restoration kit too


Before 105(notice the swirls)
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After 105(swirls are gone)
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The aftermath, getting ready to clean up
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Making sure stuff was taped off so you don't get compound in cracks and crevices because it's a pain to get out
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more finished shots
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Couple of panel reflection shots
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More shots from the next day

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the final shot parked under the lights at the mall tonight while we were out doing some Christmas shopping.....I think it looks pretty damn good....overall I'm happy with the results

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Would love to hear your feedback....please be nice :xyxthumbs:
 
Great job and photos!

Excellent products. Helps that somebody was there to help and make sure it is done correctly.
 
Great job!

Be prepared to start noticing every swirl on every other vehicle around you... fight the urge to tell random strangers you see in the parking lot that they need to have their paint corrected... try not to cringe when that black car passes by you on the highway and you notice the buffer trails and holograms all over their car as the light hits the paint... it is both a blessing and a curse, but I wouldn't have it any other way!

Again, job well done! and welcome to the detailing lifestyle!
 
Be prepared to start noticing every swirl on every other vehicle around you... fight the urge to tell random strangers you see in the parking lot that they need to have their paint corrected... try not to cringe when that black car passes by you on the highway and you notice the buffer trails and holograms all over their car as the light hits the paint... it is both a blessing and a curse, but I wouldn't have it any other way!

I couldn't agree with this statement more!! I always notice the imperfection anymore!

BTW, very nice job :xyxthumbs:
 
Awesome work man.
If I may add something do another coat of klasse after wiping with a detailer spray or pinnacle carnuaba washless wash. Which lsp u plan to coat with? I would suggest signature series II if you really want pop to flake on this beauty.




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Awesome work man.
If I may add something do another coat of klasse after wiping with a detailer spray or pinnacle carnuaba washless wash. Which lsp u plan to coat with? I would suggest signature series II if you really want pop to flake on this beauty.




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Apologies, I didnt see you already bought natty wax. Never used it but would surely like to see the results. I hope it enhances metallic paint.


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To the OP, looking good!

:dblthumb2:



fyi, you should delete those product images with the DI stamp, before the AG police find out... ;)

Ahh... we're just happy to help...

I looked up this members first post, here it is...

Hello from Columbus, OH

Hello all!

Have been a longtime detailing advocate, and have always done everything by hand

Just ordered a Porter Cable 7424XP with M105/205 and a bunch of other fun products. I have 2 black BMW's that i hope to restore nicely, and my wife just got an MDX that needs some major paint correction (swirls, dull, surface scrathes).

Have already been watching all of Mike's video's on using the 7424XP, and hope to learn ALOT from this forum.

Maybe this post is a sign to us? Maybe we need to provide a public picture gallery with all the product we provide on Autogeek.net for our forum member to easily be able to share in their threads?


:dblthumb2:
 
Quite a difference in the before and after shots! :props:

It's amazing how much embedded grime and paint oxidation or cars and trucks actually have. We routinely wash and care for our vehicles and because the finish degrades slowly over time the change is subtle and not noticed.

These photos really show a significant difference in the finish quality and the change this time is not so subtle.....:props:
 
I'd have popped my cherry on the silver one too, lol... Good job! You appear to be happy with the results, so that's good news!

To the OP, looking good!

:dblthumb2:





Ahh... we're just happy to help...

I looked up this members first post, here it is...

Hello from Columbus, OH


Maybe this post is a sign to us? Maybe we need to provide a public picture gallery with all the product we provide on Autogeek.net for our forum member to easily be able to share in their threads?


:dblthumb2:

This is an excellent idea!
 
Great job and photos!

Excellent products. Helps that somebody was there to help and make sure it is done correctly.

Yeah, that was a huge help to have a guy that does this for a living there to 'oversee' my technique and course correct along the way, thanks!

nice ride, i've always has a soft spot for honda & acura. fyi, you should delete those product images with the DI stamp, before the AG police find out... ;)

Thanks, my wife LOVES this car....navigation for her and DVD player for the little guy :D I just pulled the images from Google Images :shrug:

Looks very nice !!

Thanks!

Great job!

Be prepared to start noticing every swirl on every other vehicle around you... fight the urge to tell random strangers you see in the parking lot that they need to have their paint corrected... try not to cringe when that black car passes by you on the highway and you notice the buffer trails and holograms all over their car as the light hits the paint... it is both a blessing and a curse, but I wouldn't have it any other way!

Again, job well done! and welcome to the detailing lifestyle!


Hahahaha, I've already started doing that. I have 2 black BMW's that I am going to tackle in the coming weeks that I have already got excited about correcting because they are BAD! One is a racecar, so I hope to make that one nice and shiny!

I couldn't agree with this statement more!! I always notice the imperfection anymore!

BTW, very nice job :xyxthumbs:

Cheers!

good job,nice n glossy

Awesome work man.
If I may add something do another coat of klasse after wiping with a detailer spray or pinnacle carnuaba washless wash. Which lsp u plan to coat with? I would suggest signature series II if you really want pop to flake on this beauty.




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I have heard to do that, so I may throw on another coat, or just hit it with the Natty's

Apologies, I didnt see you already bought natty wax. Never used it but would surely like to see the results. I hope it enhances metallic paint.


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No worries, alot of info in this thread......

To the OP, looking good!

:dblthumb2:





Ahh... we're just happy to help...

I looked up this members first post, here it is...

Hello from Columbus, OH



Maybe this post is a sign to us? Maybe we need to provide a public picture gallery with all the product we provide on Autogeek.net for our forum member to easily be able to share in their threads?


:dblthumb2:

:wow: Mike...thanks for the kinds words, I guess you know you did a good job when Mike gives you the 'stamp of approval' Im the MAN :laughing:

Quite a difference in the before and after shots! :props:

It's amazing how much embedded grime and paint oxidation or cars and trucks actually have. We routinely wash and care for our vehicles and because the finish degrades slowly over time the change is subtle and not noticed.

These photos really show a significant difference in the finish quality and the change this time is not so subtle.....:props:

I was ecstatic at the change in the appearance, there are still some deep scratches and rock chips that need attention, but overall I'm very happy.

MDX looks great, next up.....the Beemers?

YES! Probably the M3 first, so I can finally put the car cover on it and store it for the winter, and then the 5 series with some sealant and wax for some winter protection.


I honestly was not expecting such positive feedback, I was waiting for the 'men with the white gloves' to come out of the woodwork and tell me all the things I did wrong.

I'm holding my head just a little higher this morning knowing that I did a good job. Thanks so much for the kind words to everyone it really means alot to know I did this right, and I will be sure to report back after I do the M3 and the E39 :cruisin:

Have a great day everyone! :cheers:


:buffing::buffing::buffing:
 
Very nice job! Silver is a tough color to get good reflections off of, and you achieved it. Keep on buffing!
 
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