Black (what else) BMW X5 System One Polish

[Totoland Mach]

Thanks for the compliments folks!

Couple of tips for those of you that got/are getting the product.

1. The first time I used it, I had product sling everywhere! I wasn't used to the stuff and spread a line across a panel and wailed away. X3 is not a thick, pasty product...thin is in. I suggest you put a couple of circles of X3 on the pad and rub it all over the pad (use your hand and massage it in both directions of rotation...kind of priming the pad). Then, when you start the area you are going to work, use a smaller amount on the body panel. Use a spur when the pad feels clogged.

2. I like to start at 1,000 rpm on the rotary for a slow correction and the ability to "see" my work progress. When I'm ready for polishing with foam, I ramp up to 1,200 - 1,400 depending upon the car's finish and how it is reacting.

3. If you are doing the work indoors, it does dust...but it's way different from other products I've used. The dust (and any splatter you got on the vehicle) is very water soluble. I've used both a power washer and even a garden hose with spray nozzle to easily clean up.

What's really nice is being able to go back and use wool on an area that you've missed or didn't correct enough. I've done that a bunch on black cars and it really makes my life easier. When I used 3M stuff and missed an area, it was major work. With X3, I just go back to wool, correct the missed problem, and re-polish with foam...boom....done!

Toto

[rwisejr]

Originally Posted by Totoland Mach

Thanks for the compliments folks!

Couple of tips for those of you that got/are getting the product.

1. The first time I used it, I had product sling everywhere! I wasn't used to the stuff and spread a line across a panel and wailed away. X3 is not a thick, pasty product...thin is in. I suggest you put a couple of circles of X3 on the pad and rub it all over the pad (use your hand and massage it in both directions of rotation...kind of priming the pad). Then, when you start the area you are going to work, use a smaller amount on the body panel. Use a spur when the pad feels clogged.

2. I like to start at 1,000 rpm on the rotary for a slow correction and the ability to "see" my work progress. When I'm ready for polishing with foam, I ramp up to 1,200 - 1,400 depending upon the car's finish and how it is reacting.

3. If you are doing the work indoors, it does dust...but it's way different from other products I've used. The dust (and any splatter you got on the vehicle) is very water soluble. I've used both a power washer and even a garden hose with spray nozzle to easily clean up.

What's really nice is being able to go back and use wool on an area that you've missed or didn't correct enough. I've done that a bunch on black cars and it really makes my life easier. When I used 3M stuff and missed an area, it was major work. With X3, I just go back to wool, correct the missed problem, and re-polish with foam...boom....done!

Toto

Thanks for the tips TOTO !!! HAPPY HOLIDAY !!!!

[netspec]

TOTO,

I recently purchased a HF rotary and it looks as if I'll be purchasing the System One kit as well! Thanks and happy Holidays!!!

[Jimmie]

It's just beautiful what you do to the paint. Hope that I get to watch you someday. Thanks for the tips.

[killrflake]

Just another notch in Master Totos' black belt.

[ehuth1]

Thanks for the tips!!

[Dust2Glory]

Toto I hate you!!! Now I wanna spend more money!!! but not happening till maybe summer... great job on the X-5