How often can you safely lightly polish(correct) your paint with a PC 7424XP?

[NLS8520]

So I understand this is a question that is hard to answer with any sort of exactness, however what sort of polishing regimen are you using for the life of the paint, say a long term car care polishing schedule if you will. So assuming I am working with a somewhat soft paint, how often could I correct the paint safely using a Porter Cable 7424XP, lets say for example using a non cutting pad, currently I use a dark grey Lake Country CCS pad and Pinnacle Advanced Swirl Remover/followed by Advanced Finishing polish. OR Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover 3.0/followed by Wolfgang Finishing glaze on the car? Twice a year? Once a year? whats considered safe. I want to make sure I keep plenty of clear coat but want to have perfect paint. What if I needed to use an Orange CCS pad to correct certain damage? how often is considered too much. I hope I am explaining my question to the point it is clear.

I am very careful with my wash and dry stage to prevent damage in the first place but even still there is always some minor towel mark,etc. I have wanted to know the answer to this question for the longest time and figured I would ask the experts here. I am quite interested in learning what kind of polishing schedule/regimen are you using for the life of the paint? Thanks!

 

[wanabe detailer]

I don't believe you are taking to much off when using light to medium polishes versus compounding. I am curious about this also. Hopefully the experts will chime in.

 

[GenesisCoupe]

I have a PC 7424XP and i will use an LC Blue or a Red Ultrasoft pad for polishing. I wouldn't use do it more than once a yearthe same vehicle unless you really need it. A simple sealant/wax will do the job of protecting the paint.

 

[Theo_Auto_Fines]

Light polishing does not eat through the cc unless you apply pressure thus generating heat. "Jeweling" can be done safely imo a few times a year.

 

[Rsurfer]

Been lightly polishing the same car 3 times a year including claying for 9 yrs. to date. A PTG would help.

 

[psynx]

Is you use nu finish then you dont need to polish ever again. "The once a year polish"

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[NLS8520]

Is you use nu finish then you dont need to polish ever again. "The once a year polish"

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:dblthumb2: LOL is the commercial for Nu Finish the one that is demo'd in the junkyard! And then they proceed to light the hood on fire or is that another one? I am going to safely assume you are joking. I would not use that on my cars, on a bet even. I thoroughly enjoy polishing. I am not looking for any shortcuts, I want perfection! or as close as I can get.

 

[NLS8520]

Thank you for the feedback so far!

 

[NLS8520]

What is your go to product and pad combo for jeweling, how many passes? Thanks for the reply and info.

I have a PC 7424XP and i will use an LC Blue or a Red Ultrasoft pad for polishing. I wouldn't use do it more than once a yearthe same vehicle unless you really need it. A simple sealant/wax will do the job of protecting the paint.

Light polishing does not eat through the cc unless you apply pressure thus generating heat. "Jeweling" can be done safely imo a few times a year.

Been lightly polishing the same car 3 times a year including claying for 9 yrs. to date. A PTG would help.

Thanks for taking the time to reply. What is your go to pad combo and polish combo for jeweling of the paint or light polishing? How many passes in doing this process?

 

[jvs1991]

:dblthumb2: LOL is the commercial for Nu Finish the one that is demo'd in the junkyard! And then they proceed to light the hood on fire or is that another one? I am going to safely assume you are joking. I would not use that on my cars, on a bet even. I thoroughly enjoy polishing. I am not looking for any shortcuts, I want perfection! or as close as I can get.

Nu finished ride

 

[psynx]

Nu finished ride

Nu finish proven results every time! The once a year polish

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[NLS8520]

Nu finished ride

Looks good!

 

[hoyt66]

So I understand this is a question that is hard to answer with any sort of exactness, however what sort of polishing regimen are you using for the life of the paint, say a long term car care polishing schedule if you will. So assuming I am working with a somewhat soft paint, how often could I correct the paint safely using a Porter Cable 7424XP, lets say for example using a non cutting pad, currently I use a dark grey Lake Country CCS pad and Pinnacle Advanced Swirl Remover/followed by Advanced Finishing polish. OR Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover 3.0/followed by Wolfgang Finishing glaze on the car? Twice a year? Once a year? whats considered safe. I want to make sure I keep plenty of clear coat but want to have perfect paint. What if I needed to use an Orange CCS pad to correct certain damage? how often is considered too much. I hope I am explaining my question to the point it is clear.

I am very careful with my wash and dry stage to prevent damage in the first place but even still there is always some minor towel mark,etc. I have wanted to know the answer to this question for the longest time and figured I would ask the experts here. I am quite interested in learning what kind of polishing schedule/regimen are you using for the life of the paint? Thanks!

First off I'm not an"expert" but I am a student of the trade. As far as a regimen.... Your Pinnacle Advance Swirl remover and Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover are

more aggressive when removing clearcoat and shouldn't be considered as part of your regimen but more just to correct the paint once. If you do a correction and polish (say

with a white pad) then jewel it with a fine polish (I use a blue pad?) then practice your 2 bucket wash method, dry with forced air from a leave blower or dry with plenty of

clean micro fibers when washing your car you should be good for the year. Maybe go with clay and a blue pad with fine polish once a year to remove any your current LSP and reapply. Keep

reading. Guys on this forum are really cool about sharing their knowledge. Good luck.

 

[NLS8520]

First off I'm not an"expert" but I am a student of the trade. As far as a regimen.... Your Pinnacle Advance Swirl remover and Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover are

more aggressive when removing clearcoat and shouldn't be considered as part of your regimen but more just to correct the paint once. If you do a correction and polish (say

with a white pad) then jewel it with a fine polish (I use a blue pad?) then practice your 2 bucket wash method, dry with forced air from a leave blower or dry with plenty of

clean micro fibers when washing your car you should be good for the year. Maybe go with clay and a blue pad with fine polish once a year to remove any your current LSP and reapply. Keep

reading. Guys on this forum are really cool about sharing their knowledge. Good luck.

Thanks for taking the time to reply, this was a great response(among others I have gotten). I am curious what you personally use for that yearly fine polish stage with as you had stated a blue pad.

Also will a fine polish along with clay remove all remnants of my current lsp? I have to agree with you, this is without a doubt the most helpful, positive forum I have ever been on for any topic! Thanks again.

 

[hoyt66]

Thanks for taking the time to reply, this was a great response(among others I have gotten). I am curious what you personally use for that yearly fine polish stage with as you had stated a blue pad.

Also will a fine polish along with clay remove all remnants of my current lsp? I have to agree with you, this is without a doubt the most helpful, positive forum I have ever been on for any topic! Thanks again.

I use Menzerna 4500 with a blue pad for a fine polish. This is very conservative combo but the gloss it yields is great! If I feel I needed more I would go white with say a Megs 205.

If you clay and then polish it would def remove your lsp.

If you have the desire (and it seems you do) you'll love the learning curve here. These guys really accelerate things with info sharing.:dblthumb2:

 

[NLS8520]

I use Menzerna 4500 with a blue pad for a fine polish. This is very conservative combo but the gloss it yields is great! If I feel I needed more I would go white with say a Megs 205.

If you clay and then polish it would def remove your lsp.

If you have the desire (and it seems you do) you'll love the learning curve here. These guys really accelerate things with info sharing.:dblthumb2:

Thanks, I have read a lot of good things about Menzerna on the forums. Is Menzerna 4500 safe for all modern clear coat's? They mention they are for modern ceramic clear coats. I know wolfgang also mentions they are for ceramic based clear coats, however Mike had responded they were safe for any paint system, or clear coat. I assume the same would be said for the Menzerna 4500? I am going to be using it on a new Subaru which I have read generally have soft paint, so this would be the perfect combo ideally.

 

[Kevin Cullen]

As others have stated, be very careful how you wash and dry. With your soft paint a master blaster could be a good investment. One fellow on the forum stated that 70% of paint damage comes from the drying process and I tend to agree. He also said that if you are set on towel drying spray QD on the paint before drying. Aquawax would be great for this since it is made to be used with the vehicle still wet.

Another choice for polishing and protecting would be the Klasse twins. The AIO does not have any abrasive in it and the glaze protects well. Add In the Aquawax or a good wax you may not have to use a corrective polish for a long while.