What to use first?

[NBLC]

Hi, I'm new to the site and purchased a bunch of goody's from ag. Porter cable with edge pads, xmt bare bones six pack. "pinnacle complete detailing wax and cleaning kit." In which order should I use them?
Pinnacle kit includes,shampoo, clay, cleansing lotion, mist spray wax, souvern wax.
Bare bones includes 1,2,3, finishing glase.
I have a few worck trucks all fairly new with some paint blemishes some are more moderate than others. Thanks

 

[abrcrombe]

What would you use first?
Shampoo, clay, xmt on the pads and pc, and then top it off with wax. Share pics if you can.

 

[wytstang]

1.Wash
2. clay
3. rewash (optional)
4. swirl remover using the least aggressive pad first, if that doesn't remove the swirls move to the next aggressive pad.
5. polish using your polishing pad
6. wax or sealant of choice.

 

[ScottB]

Just remember you might not need all the swirl removers. 3 is most aggressive, and the polish gets lighter to 1. Finishing glaze has very little abrasive quality, some carnuaba protection, and some fillers and should be used after all polishing and prior to your final coat of protection.

 

[rydawg]

I use xmt3 on a yellow pad and and then xmt1 on white pad and then finishing glaze on a grey pad...I have done 10 or more cars with the xmt line and have had great results...Great stuff!!!!

 

[vtise]

Killrwheels,

After applying SSR1/2.5 to remove the swirl and then I apply a polish, i.e, Klasse AIO. Would Klasse AIO remove SSR1/2.5? Or I can just skip using polish and go straight to sealant/wax?

 

[BILL]

Killrwheels,

After applying SSR1/2.5 to remove the swirl and then I apply a polish, i.e, Klasse AIO. Would Klasse AIO remove SSR1/2.5? Or I can just skip using polish and go straight to sealant/wax?

I woundn't skip the polish..............

 

[abrcrombe]

Isn't it best to use AIO before you do your polishing to start with a clean surface? Sorry if I am mistaken!

 

[BILL]

Isn't it best to use AIO before you do your polishing to start with a clean surface? Sorry if I am mistaken!

YES!!! clean is the way to go but I'm not sure now about the order...........i thought it was both or at best AIO just before your final topper........ polish does clean...right????//

 

[abrcrombe]

I think it is AIO after the polish. Makes sense because you want your toppers to POP and it won't look it's best if the surface is all dirty or has polish sling on it.

 

[BILL]

I think it is AIO after the polish. Makes sense because you want your toppers to POP and it won't look it's best if the surface is all dirty or has polish sling on it.

:iagree: good point........