Products to use with my 7424xp?

[shawnoen]

Never used anything but my hands to work on the paint on any of my cars. Got a 7424XP for Xmas and haven't used it yet.

My wife's and my car are both newer VWs so I don't need to do anything serious. Just basic buffing/polishing and wax/sealer.

Have been exploring whats available on Autogeeks and think I got the pads and stuff sorted. So far, I think I'll get a Lake Country 3.5" and 5" backing plates and then some different CCS pads for the various stages. Or maybe the Hydrotech 1.25" ones?

And a couple indigo bonnets for wax removal I guess?

What chemical do I use for all this? Was hoping to just stick with Meguiars since thats what I've always used in the past. I keep hearing about the 105/205 but I don't think I'd ever need anything that strong?

And for wax just something like the NXT 2.0 liquid wax? Apply with something like a blue pad and use a bonnet to clean off when its dry, right?

Or Meguiars #7 and then #21 (or NXT 2.0) but what to use for polishing? The 205? Or is the #7 a waste since I have clearcoat over my paint?

Thanks for any help, I really know theres TONS of different ways and chemical to do all this. Just trying to keep it simple since I'm a beginner!

[silverfox]

I'd go with the Megs 5.5" MF DA paint correction kit for starting out. It's a great system.

[maximus20895]

For a wax/sealant I would get Menzerna Power Lock. It looks and last much longer than Meguiar's. I wouldn't get #7 either.

For the polish, M205 finishes down quite nicely, if you have a darker colored car you can use Menzerna PO85RD after M205 to make the gloss and reflection that much better.

Personally, I like the flat pads more than the CSS ones.

All other questions are welcomed

[tw33k2514]

From your description you probably do not need 105. I think you are on the right path with the 205 and NXT 2.0 (I am a megs fan though). As far as #7, that is really up to you. It defiantly will not hurt to apply after 205. But at the same time it is not certain if the depth it may add is worth it to you.

[dreamps]

i have tried both #7 and cg EZ Creme Glaze . i love ez creme and find it AMAZINGLY easier to work with as well.

[maximus20895]

I would hope so. If you let 7 dry it is a pain in the ass.

[ScubaCougr]

Don't overlook XMT360 as well. One bottle erases fine hairline scratches and applies a coat of wax. Designed to be very easy with a polisher. And it's often on BOGO saving big $$$.

[Dr Oldz]

Originally Posted by shawnoen

Never used anything but my hands to work on the paint on any of my cars. Got a 7424XP for Xmas and haven't used it yet.

My wife's and my car are both newer VWs so I don't need to do anything serious. Just basic buffing/polishing and wax/sealer.

Have been exploring whats available on Autogeeks and think I got the pads and stuff sorted. So far, I think I'll get a Lake Country 3.5" and 5" backing plates and then some different CCS pads for the various stages. Or maybe the Hydrotech 1.25" ones?

I would go with 5.5 pads. Either flat or the Hydrotech are my choice.

And a couple indigo bonnets for wax removal I guess?

I just use a quaility MF and skip the bonnets. I find them a PITA personally.

What chemical do I use for all this? Was hoping to just stick with Meguiars since thats what I've always used in the past. I keep hearing about the 105/205 but I don't think I'd ever need anything that strong?

Since you are just starting out with a machine, I would suggest either the Wolfgang twins or Optimum spray compound and spray polish. They are a lot easier to work with and produce great results.

And for wax just something like the NXT 2.0 liquid wax? Apply with something like a blue pad and use a bonnet to clean off when its dry, right?
Blue pad is good here. I don't like NXT personally but if you want a good sealant WG DGPS is a nice product that I like or perhaps you can go with a wax/sealant hybrid like Collinite 845.

Or Meguiars #7 and then #21 (or NXT 2.0) but what to use for polishing? The 205? Or is the #7 a waste since I have clearcoat over my paint?

Skip the #7 on clearcoat after properly polishing.

for any help, I really know theres TONS of different ways and chemical to do all this. Just trying to keep it simple since I'm a beginner!

Hope this helps!

[killrwheels@autogeek]

If you want a single step polish to start with, consider Menzerna PowerFinish.