Why aggressive pads?

[Darren F]

So if I am using an LC Orange pad with XMT360 and it didnt remove all of the light swirls what should I do?

[budman3]

Bump up to a stronger polish and switch to a polishing pad. You could try XMT2 or SSR1 and see what happens. XMT360 isn't necessarily a swirl remover, rather an all in one product... so you may need to bump up the polish. Remember that the orange pad with any product will leave micromarring

[Nimble]

if org and 360 isn't working, then no way will a white pad with ssr1 work, which imo does about nothing to remove marring. Don't be afraid to get some work done. Grab the ssr 2.5 and a white and see if that works, if not bump back up to the org pad and then do 360 with the white pad to finish off.

[Darren F]

after using the XMT360, the car looked and felt nice except for the few swirls..The only issue was that the XMT seems to melt right in to the paint so I was thinking maybe I just didnt work it in long enough and was getting a little nervous that I didnt have enough product on the pad

[Nimble]

not your fault, a one step cleaner wax (which is all that 360 is) will never have enough "grit" to remove more than a few spiderwebs. The pics on here of it show it to be a miracle worker, but 1/2 that is just fillers and sealant hiding the rest of the flaws. It's good stuff, but is only "one step" if you have a near perfect car. Add a step before it to remove the deeper marring and then use the 360, I think you'll be pleased with the results.

[Darren F]

actually bought the 360 because I don't generally have a lot of time to take care of my car as I would like...Between working in the car business and a 15 month old baby I'm lucky I have the time I do...can anyone recommend anything?

[coupe]

I havent found much use for cutting pads with my rotary. I find that polishing pads and finishing pads can do quite a bit.



edge2K 6" blue
OC 600-1500-600 rpm
OP 600-1000-600 rpm

With a PC i find i do need to use a cutting pad becuase the machine is so gentle to begin with.

[Nimble]

Originally Posted by Darren F

can anyone recommend anything?

is this a serious question? we've *been* recommending something. One steps WILL NOT a perfect finish get. Period. Divide the work up on 2 steps. This isn't rocket science, the proven tactics still work the same as they always have.

[Darren F]

It is a serious question...My issue is I dont really have the time do do it all at one time unless I polish in the evening and finish up the next day using a spray sealant or wax...Or I will just have to continue to deal with the the AIO's and do the best I can

[Nica]

Man this is a wicked topic...I've learned lots wow...keep it coming