I got my stuff/ couple questions

[antekaudi]

Ok so i got:

XMT light swirl remover kit
Porter cable 7424
UPGP
XMT pad conditioner and cleaner
KAIO
PB black hole glaze

I have couple questions:

Is your 7424 noisy too ?
Does it make huge vibration on 6 ? Like its hard to keep in ur hands.

Whats the white small pad that came with porter cable ?

Thanks


Shiping was very fast, Everything came in great shape// i am extremely happy

 

[makdaddy626]

Yes, the 7424 can be considered "noisy" - as in hard to hear over when it's running.

Yes, it will have some vibrations, especially on higher speeds but shouldn't be difficult to hold onto. Check and make sure that the pad is properly centered. Oh, and vibrations will be worse if you're running off of the paint.

The white pad is the polishing pad included by Porter Cable... I've never used mine.

 

[antekaudi]

Thanks

Can i use the white pad that came with 7424 to recondition my headlights ?

I will use wetsand paper 2000 and 3000 and after that use PlasticX on white polishing pad.

To tell you the truth i am kinda scared to use 7424 it seems so powerful like when i touch my hand it burns

I need to practice on some crappy vehicles first.


And why does it say on countrweight.

"Use 5 inch pads only" ?

THanks

 

[makdaddy626]

The 7424 comes with the 5" counter weight... some have reported experiencing less vibrations and more spinning (of the pad) after purchasing the 6" counterweight, others have reported no significant difference. It's absolutely ok to use the 6.5" pads with the 5" weight.

Can you use the white pad on the headlights??? Sure, you can try, it won't hurt anything but I can't speak from experience regarind how well it work.

Scared of the PC... yep, almost everyone is at first, I know I was, but the truth is, there's no reason to be, just use the smallest amount of common sense and you'll be fine. Seriously, when you read these forums and haven't tried it yet, you hear people talking about this polish or pad being "agressive" and it sounds really scary. You'll find out that using the pc to remove swirls, while doable and rewarding takes quite a bit of time... which is good, because it would take that much longer to do real damage.

 

[Dropkick Detail]

Unless you have small, child sized hands, you'll be fine.
Heck, it comes with a handle. You could two-hand it if you wanted to learn that way, then move on two one-handed when you're comfortable. It does shake like an off balanced washing machine when cranked up to high speeds but anything that small, moving that fast in those directions would have to shake a little. You'll be ok.

I have several white pads that I've never used, along with the bonnets that come with them.

 

[antekaudi]

Yeah i also have 2 micro fiber bonets that came with XMT kit.

They only fit the 5inch white pad that came with porter cable.

What can i use the bonets for ?

Oh and yeah my hands arent the biggest in the world

Btw i am only 18 well 19 almost.

Thanks for help. Hope it works on audi paint

 

[badhemi]

you could always go to the nearest local body shop and ask for a finder or hood and practice at home. thats how i learned with no fear of damaging it. plus i learned what works and doesn't.

 

[antekaudi]

Oh and also with the xmt kit.

they include Polish ‘N Wax Applicator with orange and gray side.

My Polish ‘N Wax Applicator came with YELLOW and gray side.

I wonder if yellow is not to aggressive so that it leaves scratches.

 

[94LT1]

i was a little worried my self but after reading countless threads about it i had some confidence.i watched this video:
Pinnacle
after that it gave me a good idea what to look for.as ull see on the video the swirl remover and polish take time to be worked in.

 

[antekaudi]

Thanks for the video.

I can see that its really hard to do any damage since the product itself takes quiet long time break down.

I wanna do my car tomorrow but i am a little concerned about timing and weather.

How long should it take to :

Wash
clay
wash
KAIO Gray pad
XMT #2 + orange pad
XMT #1 + white pad
PB Glaze + gray pad
UPGP

?

Also it supposed to rain lately tomorrow. So i dont know if sealant will be fine with it ?

Because it should cure for ~12 hours or something like it.

Thanks for help.

 

[Meghan]

Is your 7424 noisy too ? Yes they are!Does it make huge vibration on 6 ? Like its hard to keep in ur hands. They do vibrate a bit, you will get use to it... or your hand will go numb

Whats the white small pad that came with porter cable ? I only use it to put a bonnet over when using a MF Bonnet

Shiping was very fast, Everything came in great shape// i am extremely happy
Glad everything arrived timely and safe.

 

[antekaudi]

Cool

But i really need someone to answer my last question about sealant.

And is 12oz of lubricant enough to clay bar whole car including glass ?

Can i clay bar wheels ?

I am gonna ask couple more questions tommorrow once i start.

Thanks


STEPS :

ANY COMMENTS ?
1) Clean the wheels
2) Wash the car
3) Clay bar whole car including glass.
4) Wash again
5) Dry the car using WW towel
6) Use KAIO on gray finishing pad at speed 3-4 (Porter Cable)
7) Use xmt #2 with orange cutting pad, 2 x 2 area at a time. Use speed 3-4 to spread out and then put on 6 to break it down (Audi paint 6 or 5 ? )
8) Use xmt #1 with white polishing/cutting pad. 3-4 to spread out and 5 to break down.
9) Use KAIO with gray finishing pad again
10) Use KAIO on glass and wheels
11) Apply glaze with PC at speed 3-4 using finishing pad.
12) Apply UPGP sealant.
13) Use 303 protectant on plastic and rubber trims.

 

[94LT1]

Cool

But i really need someone to answer my last question about sealant.

And is 12oz of lubricant enough to clay bar whole car including glass ?

Can i clay bar wheels ?

I am gonna ask couple more questions tommorrow once i start.

Thanks


STEPS :

ANY COMMENTS ?
1) Clean the wheels
2) Wash the car
3) Clay bar whole car including glass.
4) Wash again
5) Dry the car using WW towel
6) Use KAIO on gray finishing pad at speed 3-4 (Porter Cable)
7) Use xmt #2 with orange cutting pad, 2 x 2 area at a time. Use speed 3-4 to spread out and then put on 6 to break it down (Audi paint 6 or 5 ? )
8) Use xmt #1 with white polishing/cutting pad. 3-4 to spread out and 5 to break down.
9) Use KAIO with gray finishing pad again
10) Use KAIO on glass and wheels
11) Apply glaze with PC at speed 3-4 using finishing pad.
12) Apply UPGP sealant.
13) Use 303 protectant on plastic and rubber trims.

For claying i actually use the hose.if theres dirt spots in the paint or rough spots that wont smoothen out then i use a QD or in ur case u can use ur clay lube.As for the KAIO id use a white pad.and in step 9 r u useing it again on the paint?if so u dont need to use it a second time.As far as useing xmt on certain speeds it just depends on the condition of ur paint and what u want to achieve.as ull see people say time and time again go with the least aggressive pad combo first then work u way to more aggressive if needed.