JimAlbert
11-10-2015, 01:46 PM
Hey guys.. New member here from eastern PA. As far as a little information on myself, I am the corporate technical trainer for one of the major MSO's in the US and have a few toys that I like to keep in as good of condition as I can, hence my interest in detailing like a pro. I have limited experience detailing but I did restore a BassCat Bass Boat at one time and work the Gel pretty well. Primarily wet sanding in progression to 2000+ grit and then polishing with 3M perfect it II and then sealing. I had extremely good results.
I also have another boat (aluminum, that doesnt take much to clean) and my beloved Vermillion Red F250 Crew Cab.
After I read a bunch of information on this forum I purchased a HF DA polisher (29.99 with the 20% off) so I am ready to take care of these mild water spots on this F250. I read many posts that suggested purchasing a 5.5" backing plate and using the smaller pads. Is that just because the 5.5" pads are more economical or is it because the HF pad sucks?
Also, if you would have to recommend 3 products (compound, polish, or combo, and wax) to maintain this truck what would they be? Also what pads would you recommend? I assume a medium-heavy for the compound and a fine for the polish?
Thanks for all of the help, you guys make this forum an extremely useful resource for newbies and professionals.
Jim
I also have another boat (aluminum, that doesnt take much to clean) and my beloved Vermillion Red F250 Crew Cab.
After I read a bunch of information on this forum I purchased a HF DA polisher (29.99 with the 20% off) so I am ready to take care of these mild water spots on this F250. I read many posts that suggested purchasing a 5.5" backing plate and using the smaller pads. Is that just because the 5.5" pads are more economical or is it because the HF pad sucks?
Also, if you would have to recommend 3 products (compound, polish, or combo, and wax) to maintain this truck what would they be? Also what pads would you recommend? I assume a medium-heavy for the compound and a fine for the polish?
Thanks for all of the help, you guys make this forum an extremely useful resource for newbies and professionals.
Jim