Talk to me about XMT1

Mike T said:
I apologize for veering off topic, but how does XMT2 work with a polishing pad? As far as removing light webbing and some fine scratches.
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I use XMT 2 with Green or Orange Edge pad all the time depending on need.

I find that when using the XMT line, it heavily depends on what pad you use it with. XMT2 on green pad is like a different polish than using it on an orange pad.
 
I used XMT2 with a polishing pad and liked the results. It got rid of the light swirls and left the paint squeaky clean- and no dusting. I was so excited with that so I tried XMT1 the next day and was disappointed. I can see using a more agressive pad would bust out some heavier swirls but with a polishing pad it still did a good job.

LOL @ Lauren :applause: Nice song
 
QUESTION im now kinda disapointed for the fact i just bought 1 2 and 3 XMT and tryed it. never took out swirls or scratches i feel i am using the polishes correctly and im kinda mad that i wasted the money so the question, is XMT pointless to buy if you are trying to get rid of scratches and swirls and if so what polish should i use. :mad:
 
XMT 3 and 2 are definately going to take swirls and scratches out. XMT 3 and a yellow pad will take all of the swirls out and most of the heavier scratches.
 
i have 1 2 & 3 and i use the #2 alot. #3 was leaving micro maring. #2 left the paint with a haze so #1 was used and now the paint looks like glass. i use the #3 on the trailblazer ss because it has a hard clearcoat followed by#1 and WOW the black pop's. the dusting lets me know to change the pad (i have plenty)
 
ejflanag said:
QUESTION im now kinda disapointed for the fact i just bought 1 2 and 3 XMT and tryed it. never took out swirls or scratches i feel i am using the polishes correctly and im kinda mad that i wasted the money so the question, is XMT pointless to buy if you are trying to get rid of scratches and swirls and if so what polish should i use. :mad:
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I'm kinda in the same boat. Bought XMT4 too and that didnt work as hoped.


There is some hope though I guess. I went over my hood with #3 and green e2k pad and got about 60% of the light scratches out. Seems like you have to work it in for a LONG time though. In the future I'll be trying something different. Maybe Optimum compound.:(

Maybe I'm be unrealistic, am I asking too much to have all of the swirls/scratch out? Or are these products used just to reduce some only?
 
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RallyMSP said:
I'm kinda in the same boat. Bought XMT4 too and that didnt work as hoped.

There is some hope though I guess. I went over my hood with #3 and green e2k pad and got about 60% of the light scratches out. Seems like you have to work it in for a LONG time though. In the future I'll be trying something different. Maybe Optimum compound.:(

Maybe I'm be unrealistic, am I asking too much to have all of the swirls/scratch out? Or are these products used just to reduce some only?
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If you don't like a long work time then I wouldn't suggest OC. It takes time with the PC to remove swirls. Do you have any before pictures of the car?
 
RallyMSP said:
I'm kinda in the same boat. Bought XMT4 too and that didnt work as hoped.


There is some hope though I guess. I went over my hood with #3 and green e2k pad and got about 60% of the light scratches out. Seems like you have to work it in for a LONG time though. In the future I'll be trying something different. Maybe Optimum compound.:(

Maybe I'm be unrealistic, am I asking too much to have all of the swirls/scratch out? Or are these products used just to reduce some only?
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Really your disapointed with XMT #4? I don't know I used it and got great results with not just XMT #4 but the entire line up. I did my volvo and it removed 95% if not more of the swirls it had. I'm curious, how long did you use it with the PC?

I did find that using the PC it took about 6min to break down per panel (XMT #3 that is). Using the rotary XMT breaks down faster...but I too would would really like to try Optimum. I'm looking forward to the long working time, specially with the rotary.

Well that's just my $0.02
 
Nica said:
Really your disapointed with XMT #4? I don't know I used it and got great results with not just XMT #4 but the entire line up. I did my volvo and it removed 95% if not more of the swirls it had. I'm curious, how long did you use it with the PC?

I did find that using the PC it took about 6min to break down per panel (XMT #3 that is). Using the rotary XMT breaks down faster...but I too would would really like to try Optimum. I'm looking forward to the long working time, specially with the rotary.

Well that's just my $0.02
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Nica,
You got some XMT 4 and did not tell me? Naught, naughty boy!!!
hee hee
j/k
 
ltoman said:
Nica,
You got some XMT 4 and did not tell me? Naught, naughty boy!!!
hee hee
j/k
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I got a sample as well.. SSR3 feels a bit more aggressive in hand, more like sandpaper.. #4 had this feel as well, but SSR3 more..
 
You guys are special.
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Special to me, too. :-)
 
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