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    Diving in! Shopping list critique.

    Hello everyone,

    I have a couple quick questions. Grabbed a new (to my my wife and I) 2015 Volvo XC60 SUV. Looking to dive in to some paint correction, with practicing on my car first before I touch hers and my father's 2018 Subaru Outback. I will also be attempting my first coatings with both of these vehicles. Both vehicles will be outside in damn near 24/7 in St. Louis weather, thought I'd add that in as well.

    Her paint doesn't look in too terrible of a condition or the interior. I was compiling a list of products for both the Volvo and Subaru. So, please critique the list with suggestions for adding or subtracting things. Trying to hop on this 25% off sale ASAP! Haha.

    I already have Iron-X, Collinite 845, clay bars, I'm going to use Ultima Waterless Wash Plus at QD ratio for the clay bar, and I still Aerospace 303 for the dash and such.

    List:
    Porter Cable 7424XP - Depending on what package with pads, I'll buy more pads separately. Looking at the 3D Porter Cable Package
    5 LC Flat Orange
    5 LC Flat White
    2 LC Flat Black

    3D HD Speed
    3D HD Polish

    Cquartz UK Edition 3.0 Reload Kit
    CarPro Eraser

    McKee's Leather Shampoo 70/30
    McKee's Leather Conditioner (Or McKee's Leather Guard UV50, Can't decide which)

    A bunch of Gold Plush Microfiber
    Microfiber applicator sponge (For McKee's leather)
    Horsehair brush (For leather)

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    Re: Diving in! Shopping list critique.

    Swap out the Porter Cable with the Griot's 6" DA plus 5" backing plate. Get rid of the HD speed. No need for an all in one if coating. Also ditch the polish. Go with Gyeon compound/ polish or CarPro compound/Essence

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    Re: Diving in! Shopping list critique.

    Or Sonax compound/04/06 polish

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    Re: Diving in! Shopping list critique.

    You have some great products there. 3D HD is a great low dusting polish that is easy to remove. The Porter Cable 7424XP is a great starter machine and it will serve you well. You may want to upgrade one day. You may also want to add some LC flat yellow pads for more correction.

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    Re: Diving in! Shopping list critique.

    Thank you three for your suggestions on polishes and compounds.

    I just realized I put in HD Speed, which I do know I won't need if I am putting on a coating, due to the fact the coating will not adhere to the HD Speed.

    Why do you choose compounds such as Gyeon, CarPro, or Sonax? I just have heard great things about the 3D line of products, and I know I've read about other compounds as well. So, I know I'll keep those in mind.

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    Re: Diving in! Shopping list critique.

    I missed that about the HD Speed. Stick with HD Cut and HD Polish+.

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    Re: Diving in! Shopping list critique.

    I looked for HD Cut and doesn't look like it exists here anymore. How is the 3D AAT Cutting compound in comparison?

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    I have used all mentioned. I het mediocre results with HD products co.pared to the other 3. Plus HD stains your pads. Its not necessary to make a product that stains

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    Re: Diving in! Shopping list critique.

    Quote Originally Posted by kchris View Post
    I looked for HD Cut and doesn't look like it exists here anymore. How is the 3D AAT Cutting compound in comparison?
    HD is now 3D so it should be the same product.

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    Re: Diving in! Shopping list critique.

    Quote Originally Posted by Billy Baldone View Post
    I have used all mentioned. I het mediocre results with HD products co.pared to the other 3. Plus HD stains your pads. Its not necessary to make a product that stains
    I'm open to any and all suggestions!

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