What to buy?

[FloridaNative]

Originally Posted by my01ws6

hmmmm now i cant make up my mind....i dont want to buy the wrong one 0_0

I just want my car looking beautiful agian

I can point out to you my own observations about the similarities and differences that I see between the XMT polishes and the Poorboy's. Keep in mind that both are excellent and the differences between the two although small, are there.

similarities- both can be used in full sun and in high heat. Both sets of polishes have similar cutting power. Both sets of polishes have the same price.

differences- In my observation the XMT finishes cleaner after breaking down with less haze and it dusts very little in comparison to the Poorboy's.

These are my own observations from using both products. I hope it helps.

[killrwheels@autogeek]

Originally Posted by my01ws6

i really like that second kit great price and lots of good stuff....is this what you use on your car? Is it good for beginers?

we sell about 10 of these kits a week on the corvetteforum. No complaints, and easy to use beginner or professional. I added the Clearkote kit as it is a hidden gem in detailing especially dark colors.

[my01ws6]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

we sell about 10 of these kits a week on the corvetteforum. No complaints, and easy to use beginner or professional. I added the Clearkote kit as it is a hidden gem in detailing especially dark colors.

what all do you use to keep your corvette looking so good?

[killrwheels@autogeek]

Originally Posted by my01ws6

what all do you use to keep your corvette looking so good?

Wash --- Poorboys, Duragloss, or Pinnacle

Clay --- Pinnacles Ultra Clay

Drying --- Leaf Blower, Waffle Weave Guzzler, Lots of qd'er (Quikshine, 425. CM)

Polish --- Menzerna Ceramiclear Line

Protect --- originally UPP and Souveran Paste
( I might go Duragloss 105 and Souveran Paste, we no longer carry UPP)


If you do some searches I have offered some techniques. But its not just what brands I use, but how I use them. You can properly "prep' a show-winning finish with alot of different products. The hardest part is the extra time needed at each wash (2X weekly) to avoid big details. Its much easier to do smaller steps in each area (under hood, rear compartment, door jambs)

[killrwheels@autogeek]

Wash --- DP Extreme Foam w/ Foam Gun

Clay --- Wolfgang Clay

Polish --- Mezerma Final Polish (discontinued)

Protect ---- DP Updated Shield Shine, Poorboys Spray/Gloss

Wheels --- DP Gel Cleaner, DP Gel Tire Protectant

and you can see I leave no area unturned ... well thats my friend Ernie and his truck, but I wont let him skimp either.

[FloridaNative]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

Wash --- Poorboys, Duragloss, or Pinnacle

Clay --- Pinnacles Ultra Clay

Drying --- Leaf Blower, Waffle Weave Guzzler, Lots of qd'er (Quikshine, 425. CM)

Polish --- Menzerna Ceramiclear Line

Protect --- originally UPP and Souveran Paste
( I might go Duragloss 105 and Souveran Paste, we no longer carry UPP)


If you do some searches I have offered some techniques. But its not just what brands I use, but how I use them. You can properly "prep' a show-winning finish with alot of different products. The hardest part is the extra time needed at each wash (2X weekly) to avoid big details. Its much easier to do smaller steps in each area (under hood, rear compartment, door jambs)

Ay how I love that pic!! I agree 100% with Killer. To get awesome results is 90% prep work and 10% product. Through good washing habits, proper maintenance and polishing you could go with a variety of LSP's and achieve an awesome finish.

[my01ws6]

ok so if i buy the xmt kit and buy the other xmt i need then purchase which wax? Nattys Bue? or what?

[killrwheels@autogeek]

Originally Posted by my01ws6

ok so if i buy the xmt kit and buy the other xmt i need then purchase which wax? Nattys Bue? or what?

I prefer either Pinnacle version , Sig Series or Souveran (#1) over the Nattys Blue. Max Wax is also a nice choice.

[my01ws6]

well here is what i bought....

Porter Cable 7424
XMT light swirl remover kit
XMT #3
Liquid Souverian
2 Grit Gaurds
5" backing plate

[Kelso]

watch the videos again...i try to watch them as much as possible to perfect my technique. i went from being unimpressed to say the least, to absolutely loving the xmt stuff. if you dont get good results, you quite possibly used it incorrectly