Gonna make the Purchase, Some Quick Questions...

[jaguax]

So yeah, I paid $250 to have my car detailed at the beginning of this summer, using good Menzerna products none-the-less, and here we are again with mild swirls and never before seen hazing on the passenger door (forgot the actual term, it's on the tip of my tongue... it's that weird effect where you look at the paint on certain angles and it's kind of like an animated blemish, moving as you move your head)... Don't ask me how, I don't know. Maybe people are rubbing against the door when entering and exiting the vehicle, I just don't know anymore. But I'm sick of it. Especially on a dark blue car. It is ridiculous how many blemishes it will show.

So yeah, I'm just going to wing it and buy a UDM + orange pads + XMT 360 since the car was just recently detailed and the swirls are mild for the most part. That should restore the car nicely for a complete n00b like myself right? I wanna keep this as simple as possible because like I said, I'm sick of it all!

My main questions are:

1) Is one bottle of 360 enough for the whole car? (small car, E36 BMW Coupe)

2) Does 360 permanently do away with swirls, or does it just temporarily hide them like a filler?

3) I plan on getting the UDM intro kit, XMT 360, and some orange pads. Anything else I need while I'm ordering? Let's keep this simple and cheap. I seem to remember reading about microfiber towels to wipe away excess polish? Someone PLEASE recommend a specific product. (again, simple and cheap please!)

I'm kind of rushing this post because I'm guessing the labor day sale on the UDM is only good for labor day? Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Much appreciated, thanks!

EDIT - Ok I just realized that the intro kit includes the microfiber towels. Cool. What about the orange pads, the only ones I can find on this site are 5.5"? Is that good enough? Any 6.5" available?

[Tonya]

Sorry Jaguax can't help! Welcome someone will be along soon to help you out!

[Stittville Ed]

Buy more pads.
Call and talk to anyone, they all have a very good knowledge of all the products they carry.

[Pauly6401]

Originally Posted by jaguax

My main questions are:

1) Is one bottle of 360 enough for the whole car? (small car, E36 BMW Coupe)

2) Does 360 permanently do away with swirls, or does it just temporarily hide them like a filler?

3) I plan on getting the UDM intro kit, XMT 360, and some orange pads. Anything else I need while I'm ordering? Let's keep this simple and cheap. I seem to remember reading about microfiber towels to wipe away excess polish? Someone PLEASE recommend a specific product. (again, simple and cheap please!)

1) I just did an entire Lexus SUV today with XMT 360 and used less than 1/5 of the bottle. You should be able to do at least 4 complete cars with that, if not more.

2) XMT 360 has light corrective power, so it actually polishes out the swirls as opposed to filling or hiding them. If you need more power, look at the other XMT polishes (like #3).

3) If you are getting a UDM, orange pads, and XMT 360, I would also order some Cobra Microfiber Towels (at least 2), and Pinnacle XMT Pad Cleaner. If you want, you can also put wax on top of the XMT 360. I used S100 today and it worked very nicely and only costs $15.

[Rsurfer]

Originally Posted by jaguax

So yeah, I paid $250 to have my car detailed at the beginning of this summer, using good Menzerna products none-the-less, and here we are again with mild swirls and never before seen hazing on the passenger door (forgot the actual term, it's on the tip of my tongue... it's that weird effect where you look at the paint on certain angles and it's kind of like an animated blemish, moving as you move your head)... Don't ask me how, I don't know. Maybe people are rubbing against the door when entering and exiting the vehicle, I just don't know anymore. But I'm sick of it. Especially on a dark blue car. It is ridiculous how many blemishes it will show.

So yeah, I'm just going to wing it and buy a UDM + orange pads + XMT 360 since the car was just recently detailed and the swirls are mild for the most part. That should restore the car nicely for a complete n00b like myself right? I wanna keep this as simple as possible because like I said, I'm sick of it all!

My main questions are:

1) Is one bottle of 360 enough for the whole car? (small car, E36 BMW Coupe)

2) Does 360 permanently do away with swirls, or does it just temporarily hide them like a filler?

3) I plan on getting the UDM intro kit, XMT 360, and some orange pads. Anything else I need while I'm ordering? Let's keep this simple and cheap. I seem to remember reading about microfiber towels to wipe away excess polish? Someone PLEASE recommend a specific product. (again, simple and cheap please!)

I'm kind of rushing this post because I'm guessing the labor day sale on the UDM is only good for labor day? Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Much appreciated, thanks!

EDIT - Ok I just realized that the intro kit includes the microfiber towels. Cool. What about the orange pads, the only ones I can find on this site are 5.5"? Is that good enough? Any 6.5" available?

1. Yes, it will do several cars.
2. Yes, light swirls only, use more aggressive pad if need too. It does not just hide has a sealant so it can be your lsp, but i would suggest topping it with ss11 or max wax.
3. Corbra's are nice.

[jaguax]

Thanks guys. Will one orange pad do? Or should I go for two?

[Rsurfer]

5.5 pads are great, but be sure that you have a 5" backing plate. Get a yellow pad for more serious swirls. I would def get a white polishing pad.

[jaguax]

Orange is better for someone completely new like myself though, right? The description for yellow pads says for serious swirls/oxidation only? Should I buy a yellow anyway?

[Rsurfer]

Originally Posted by jaguax

Orange is better for someone completely new like myself though, right? The description for yellow pads says for serious swirls/oxidation only? Should I buy a yellow anyway?

Not if the cars you are working on is in good to fair condition. You can alway's step up to XMT 2 or 3. But, get a white polishing pad. The white might be all you will need. The least aggressive the better for your clear coat.

[Pauly6401]

Originally Posted by jaguax

Thanks guys. Will one orange pad do? Or should I go for two?

I would get two. I use between 2-3 on an average car/SUV, but that's without having to stop and wash and dry them. I just wash the old one out, and slap on a new one and then get them all really clean at the end. A white pad would be good. Does the UDM Intro kit come with any?