Some advice on how to approach this?

[SiliconX]

Well, i'm getting ready to polish my 06 Civic Si this weekend. Been invited to a car show next weekend and I want to make sure she's looking her best.

I'm going to use XMT #2, followed by #1 and then XMT Finishing Glaze topped with Pinnacle Souveran Paste. The swirls look fairly light so I figure that should take care of them.

But since it's my first time polishing, i'm a little apprehensive on certain areas of the car. I have the full compliment of LLC 6" pads as well as 4" pads and the polishing pal, and backing plates for the PC7424. Couple pics to show what I mean:





I'm really terrified of burning the paint and if you look at the pictures, there's a curve that comes down from the window to the door panel. It's a fairly deep curve, but is something I really need to hit as swirls on the bottom line reflect badly, and it almost looks like a lightning bolt. I'm also a bit concerned about on the front, above the headlights but to the left/right of the hood, there's curves too.

Will the PC 7424 be ok with these? I'm assuming 4" pads would be preferable, but do these spots need to be done by hand?

[orngez]

with the pc and 6 inch pads you will be fine...no need to worry about burning paint....

[SiliconX]

Originally Posted by orngez

with the pc and 6 inch pads you will be fine...no need to worry about burning paint....

That's a relief. I was a little scared because I just put a pad on the PC, and started it up and touched my hand to it, and it felt really hot.

I also forgot to ask:

My front end is covered in the 3M front clear plastic film. There's no swirls so I don't think i'll polish that, possibly MAYBE with the #1 just to clean off some marks on there from bugs and then hit it with the glaze.

Advisable?

[Nica]

Hey...I got an idea...I don't have plans this weekend how abut CalgaryDetail, sneek, your self and my self all hook up and gang up on that bad boy..huh...huh...I got two rotary's and the Cyclo, sneek has a PC...CalgaryDetail has a rotary too man I'll bet you we can get that vehicle done in like an hour hahahahahaha.

We could call it Calgary's mini detail fest....with VIP members only hahahahaha

[budman3]

I think you should be good to go... the XMT 2 will be good to use if you are using a polishing pad... maybe a light cut pad but try a polishing pad first. No need to worry about burning the paint. Nice color and good luck.

[Nica]

Actually on second thought if your as picky as me I wouldn't let anyone near my vehicle...so...don't worry I won't feel bad if you pass on that idea.

I agree with the advise here though, start off with very light products and pad and work your way up. XMT #2 should do the trick with something like a blue or maybe even an orange pad but start off with the blue pad and work your way up.

Well just my $0.02

[SiliconX]

Originally Posted by Nica

Actually on second thought if your as picky as me I wouldn't let anyone near my vehicle...so...don't worry I won't feel bad if you pass on that idea.

I agree with the advise here though, start off with very light products and pad and work your way up. XMT #2 should do the trick with something like a blue or maybe even an orange pad but start off with the blue pad and work your way up.

Well just my $0.02

Are you kidding? I'd kill for that. I'm probably going to take it to work tonight and jack it up and do the wheels/wheelwells up nicely and do the engine. I don't care if I polished it while everyone stood around wacthing and drinking some beer (which i'd gladly bring). Just having some experienced people giving pointers would be worth it a thousand fold in my opinion.

[klumzypinoy]

I've read that people used plastic polish on their clear bras

[Al-53]

I would take Nica up on his offer....he is dam good...and has the best products for your needs....I would let him loose on my truck while i sat and drank beer watching him...lol...he is good...and a perfectionist

Al

[pirex]

Originally Posted by Al-53

I would take Nica up on his offer....he is dam good...and has the best products for your needs....I would let him loose on my truck while i sat and drank beer watching him...lol...he is good...and a perfectionist

Al

Have to agree with AL here, Nica is a darn good detailer! Even I would let him play around with my cars If he is up to it, take his offer I would