2nd time using my new PC

[trojanone1]

I like you are new to detailing but with what I know you would probably be better off using a pad that has some more cut. The white LC pad is a pad most people would use to put on a LSP and with the chemicals you are using would only take minor swirling off.

Here is my second ever detail a 2014 Ram that had some scratches that I didn't expect Meguiar's Ultimate Polish to work so well The only difference from you is I used a LC orange pad.

Before UP


After UP



As you can see a huge difference Not perfect but I didn't think I would have been able to correct that much scratch without at least a compound and probably some wet sanding.

Good luck in your search for what's best for you.

I'd say that looks pretty good. How did detailing the 2014 Ram go in general? How hard is the paint compared to GM? My next vehicle is my personal 2014 Ram 1500 in red.

[Farmingdales Finest]

I'd say that looks pretty good. How did detailing the 2014 Ram go in general? How hard is the paint compared to GM? My next vehicle is my personal 2014 Ram 1500 in red.

Overall it went well. I should have used more pads. I used only 2 for the whole truck. You can see my thread about it under my history. It's the thread that says 2014 Ram QC.

I can't compare the hardness against a GM as I have only done my wife's Hyundai Tuscan and my Ram.

Good luck with yours. Since I detailed my truck I have bought ultimate compound and plan on doing a correction in the fall to prep the truck for hunting season and winter.

[4u2nvinmtl]

To get a great correction out of my PC7424xp I use Meg's M101 or Menz FG400 to compound out scratches using cutting pads (I liked the Cyan LC Hydro-Tech pads). Then you'll need to follow up with a polishing pad and polish (I like CarPro Reflect or Menz SF4000 with a Tangerine LC Hydro-Tech pad)

Tips:

• You'll need ~5 of each pad (cutting and polishing)
• Slow your arm speed to 1 inch per 1-2second
• Mark the backing plate with a black marker line to see the pad spinning
• Apply an enough pressure to where you hear the motor change tones but not so much that the pad stops spinning
• Watch "Junkman" videos on YouTube, he's not in it to market products so he explains what a novice needs to know to get great results IMHO (he's still the only person I've seen walk on a hood and then compound out the scratches in one seamless video)
• Try spraying a mist of water to extend the life of the product and increase cut
• The washer is not optional

[Farmingdales Finest]

I'd say that looks pretty good. How did detailing the 2014 Ram go in general? How hard is the paint compared to GM? My next vehicle is my personal 2014 Ram 1500 in red.

2014 Ram QC

Here's the link to my Ram detail.

[custmsprty]

I busted out this Chevy 2500, Menzerna FG400 and LC Orange pads Rupes LHR15. It powered right through it. And as you can see it was heavily oxidized. I didn't find the paint hard by any means with that combination. I polished out the whole truck and lsp in about 7-1/2 hours.

And crank that PC up to wide open!!!














Swirl Free

[trojanone1]

I busted out this Chevy 2500, Menzerna FG400 and LC Orange pads Rupes LHR15. It powered right through it. And as you can see it was heavily oxidized. I didn't find the paint hard by any means with that combination. I polished out the whole truck and lsp in about 7-1/2 hours.

And crank that PC up to wide open!!!














Swirl Free

You mean go from 4 to a 5 or 6? I am definitely glad I joined this forum a couple months ago. I have learned a lot and hope to keep learning as I go.

2014 Ram QC

Here's the link to my Ram detail.

Damn your Ram cleaned up well! I bought my 14 used as well, but it looks flawless still. Pretty confident Griots AIO with white pad and topped with Collinite 845 12+ hours later will make it look even better.

[BudgetPlan1]

WG 'Twins' with orange and white pads respectively is a nice combo for minor/average correction situations.

[spazzz]

I would grab some Ultimate Compound and bump it to 6 while you are waiting for the orange pads.
You would want to go over it with Ultimate polish to refine it.

[custmsprty]

I would grab some Ultimate Compound and bump it to 6 while you are waiting for the orange pads.
You would want to go over it with Ultimate polish to refine it.

Or you could use FG400 and get both steps done in one step and be enjoying a beer a lot sooner than later

[trojanone1]

I would grab some Ultimate Compound and bump it to 6 while you are waiting for the orange pads.
You would want to go over it with Ultimate polish to refine it.

I do not have any compound in my stock so I will have to pick some up. Random question, are you over at the Grand Prix Forums? Your user name is familiar.