makdaddy626
08-01-2007, 10:07 AM
I finally got a chance to try the PC out yesterday. It was my first time working on a car with any type of machine. I used XMT360 and one of the 5.5" low profile orange pads. I was working on my old beater, a '95 Ford Ranger that I've owned (and neglected) since it was new. I'm getting ready to sell it and thought it would be the perfect practice vehicle as well as a chance to spruce it up before selling.
Thanks to all the advice I received here, everything went (IMO) very well. I finsihed about 1/2 the truck (will complete it tonight) and while I didn't remove every defect (that would take a body shop) I'm VERY PLEASED with the results. I may make a second pass on the hood and see if I can do a better job of removing the water spot etchings that are all over it. I noticed as I went I felt that I was getting better so maybe the 2nd time over will help.
I may try for some before and after pics of the 2nd half...
Thanks to all the advice I received here, everything went (IMO) very well. I finsihed about 1/2 the truck (will complete it tonight) and while I didn't remove every defect (that would take a body shop) I'm VERY PLEASED with the results. I may make a second pass on the hood and see if I can do a better job of removing the water spot etchings that are all over it. I noticed as I went I felt that I was getting better so maybe the 2nd time over will help.
I may try for some before and after pics of the 2nd half...