Could Use Some Help on Purchase - Spend my money :)

mgmoore7

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I would really like to take the next step in keeping my vehicles clean. I wash the cars about once a month and hand wax 1 to 2 times a year and do claying before wax.

Cars
-'01 Ford Excursion - white - had it since 2010, paint is in good condition but it definitely could use some work to get out the swirls and improve it.

-'98 Isuzu Hombre - white - had it since 1998. Been a daily driver and weekend do-it-yourself truck. I am getting ready to sell it. It has alot of scratches due to the use but it still looks good from a distance. I have never had it professionally buffed/waxed. A good buffing/polish/wax will help it sell.

-'05 Ford F150 - white - will be getting this soon. Truck is in perfect condition. Has seen rain twice, garage kept, had multi-gallon container of Adams detail spray in garage. To say this truck is immaculate would be a understatement. I would like to keep it this way as much as possible but it will be harder due to it being my daily driver 20 miles one-way. He only put 45k on it in 9 years.

I would like to start employing a waterless wash for regular up keep. I have very hard water so waterless will help with that.

-On Hand
--Meguiar's Ultimate Compound
--Meguiar's Ultimate Polish - 16 oz.
--Chemical Guys Professional Auto Drying Water Blade
--Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax - 16 oz.
--Chemical Guys Synthetic Super Lube Clay/Clay Block
--Clay bars
--Grit Guard
--Meguiar's Microfiber Wash Mitt
--A dozen or so Microfiber Cloths of various types
--Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner

Planning to purchase:
-IronX
-Porter-cable 7424 XP

So the question is: As far as pads go, what should I go with and can I use the Meguiars compound that I have for swirl remover or do I need something else.

Anything else that I am missing? I probably need to keep my total next step purchase to 250 or less.

Thanks, learning alot already.
 
I'dpick up some lake country 5.5" pads, and a 5" backing plate to go with it. Id recommend 2 orange, 2 white, and 2 black pads at a very minimum. The Meguiars stuff will work perfectly also. I'd opt for the Griots garage polisher, since it has a bit more power, and lifetime warranty.

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Thanks Ken. I ended up getting a Groits Garage polisher and the pads you suggested. Also some other items.

1 CP-15 - 500 mL. CarPro Iron X Iron Remover
1 PIN-710-B - 2 Qty 16 oz. Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Water
1 GR-10813 - Griot's Garage 6 Inch Random Orbital Polish
1 LC-55-COMBO - 6 Qty 5.5 Inch Lake Country CCS Pads- Yo
1 LC-43-125DA - 5 Inch D.A. Hook & Loop Flexible Backing
1 MF-600GSM-6 - 6 Qty 16x16 Inch ChInchilla Microfiber B
1 D-10101 - 128 oz. Meguiar's D101 All Purpose Cleaner
 
Nice! Let is know how it works out for you! :)

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