lt_1204
03-31-2011, 09:06 PM
Hello All, new guy working on first detail. 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis Edition. Neglected is the best description for this Jeep. Washed with two bucket method, dawn, clayed and getting ready for compound and polish. From the front doors back looks pretty simple but, I do have some questions on the front end of the vehicle. I'm using a porter cable 7424XP, 5.5" backing plate, 6.5" Lake Country pads that came with kit (Orange for compound, Coarse Green for polish, Gray for sealant, Blue for wax).
Grill
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_4049e.JPG (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/30464)
How to approach? Hit the flattest surfaces with the 7424XP and a 6.5" pad? Tape off and compound/polish by hand?
Bumper
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_4051e.JPG (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/30465)
Same as the grill?
Fender
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_4053e.JPG (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/30466)
Pinstripe, will tape off (hopefully can fine some 1/4" tape otherwise will have to use what I've got and move tape for polishing above and below stripe).
Fender body line
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_4055e.JPG (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/30467)
Go at an angle?
Any and all advice is appreciated.
Grill
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_4049e.JPG (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/30464)
How to approach? Hit the flattest surfaces with the 7424XP and a 6.5" pad? Tape off and compound/polish by hand?
Bumper
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_4051e.JPG (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/30465)
Same as the grill?
Fender
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_4053e.JPG (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/30466)
Pinstripe, will tape off (hopefully can fine some 1/4" tape otherwise will have to use what I've got and move tape for polishing above and below stripe).
Fender body line
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_4055e.JPG (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/30467)
Go at an angle?
Any and all advice is appreciated.