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01-07-2007, 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Whitethunder46 Well, after practicing on my Dad's van, mom's car, friend's beat up '88 Tercel. I tried it out on my car today.
Only one panel (passenger side door), so I can really get a feel for what I need to use.
Process for the right side: XMT 3 on yellow pad. Still some decent scratches, so I tried XMT 2 and green pad. Again, some slight markings so I finished with XMT 1 and orange pad. Turned out flawless.
For the left side (not pictured) I did #3 with yellow pad followed with orange pad and #2 XMT. I tried to eliminate the middle step, but after working this in, there are still some very very slight markings left.
Out of the car's I've practiced on, my CC was pretty hard.
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Looks great......How tough was it to see the swirl removers breaking down? I have a 02 F350 that is white.
I hope this warm weather stays for a while in the Mid Altantic states. I need time to do my truck.
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01-07-2007, 09:15 AM
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| | Looks like you're really getting the hang of it! Good work  6LS2
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01-07-2007, 10:23 AM
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| | | amazing pictures man! I'm waiting on some new pads and towels to arrive before one more pass at my white suby! great work! |
01-07-2007, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by blckbrd Looks great......How tough was it to see the swirl removers breaking down? I have a 02 F350 that is white.
I hope this warm weather stays for a while in the Mid Altantic states. I need time to do my truck.
Ken | It was definately a little more difficult. I had the light positioned about 6 feet away and hitting the area head on. I kind of stood to the side or at an angle while polishing, this way I could see everything break down and swirls being removed. |
01-07-2007, 02:44 PM
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| | | So I did a little more today.
Worked on the entire driver side and part of the roof.
Well, it's now frustrating, lol. The rear quarter panels, and roof went pretty well. I used yellow pad/#3 and then orange pad/#1.
The door however, was a PITA. There's still a lot of swirls after using yellow and #3. I think I have to use a 3 step system and follow this with green/#2 and orange/#1 like I did the passenger door.
As far as the fron fender, severe water spots. I barely made a dent with yellow and #3. This is frustrating.
I did do the hood scoop real quick which is urethane, well, at least that was quick and simple, lol. I like plastic, haha.
Topped everything with Natty's blue since it's supposed to drop below 40* for the next 2 weeks. I need a break. haha |
01-07-2007, 04:27 PM
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| | Keep it up bud, polishing with a PC/rotary, is just like a sport. It requires skill, and stamina...  |
01-07-2007, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Whitethunder46 The door however, was a PITA. There's still a lot of swirls after using yellow and #3. I think I have to use a 3 step system and follow this with green/#2 and orange/#1 like I did the passenger door. | When you went from #3 to #2 and to #1 did you see any micromarring? I found by doing the three step that I was getting some hazing and some micromarring. Quote: |
Originally Posted by Whitethunder46 As far as the fron fender, severe water spots. I barely made a dent with yellow and #3. This is frustrating. | I'm curious, what is your plan of attach on this one. If you made a pas with yellow pad and XMT#3 your only step is to give it another pass and perhaps the three step system. Would you consider using another polish? |
01-08-2007, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Nica When you went from #3 to #2 and to #1 did you see any micromarring? I found by doing the three step that I was getting some hazing and some micromarring. | No micromarring, this is what I did in the picture I posted. It's the best result I've gotten on my mustang so far. Quote: |
Originally Posted by Nica I'm curious, what is your plan of attach on this one. If you made a pas with yellow pad and XMT#3 your only step is to give it another pass and perhaps the three step system. Would you consider using another polish? | Of course I'd try another polish if there is something that will work better. If I do, I might wait though until I order a $75 order so I can get free shipping. |
01-08-2007, 01:06 PM
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| | | There are stronger polishes/compounds out there.. PM me if you need a little help. |
01-08-2007, 01:33 PM
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| | | As mentioned previously, try another pass. I had to do two passes with OHC on my car before I could go to polish.
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