Help please

[04FX4]

Ok I bought the PC 7424 and backing plate. I also got X4 8006 pads, X4 9006 pads, # 80, # 83, clay bar kit, NXT wax and # 7 now I got these products what do I do with them...lol In what order do I use them. I have 2 new silver veichlies one in excellent shape and 1 that could use some tlc.

[gb387]

Re: Help please

The basic routine:
1. Wash
2. Clay
3. Paint Cleaner/Polish (#80 or #83)
4. Pure Polish (#7)
5. Wax (NXT)

You have to evaluate the finish.... Once you have washed and dried the vehicle feel the surface of your vehicle, if the surface feels rough to the touch you will need to clay to remove the bonded contaminates. The horizontal surfaces (hood/roof/trunk) will be where you find most bonded contaminates.

Then you have to determine what cleaner polish you will be using, #80 a mild cleaner polish works well in most cases or #83 for a little more cleaning/swirl removal. Again you have to evaluate the surface of your vehicle. To determine what cleaner polish is best you can do a test spot of each side by side and determine what product is going to give you the results you are looking for...

Your vehicle is then preped for the pure polish and follow up with your wax, 2 coats of wax for best results.

Here are a few links for some reading...
Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle
Product, Pad and Speed settings for the Porter Cable Dual Action Polisher
How to use the G-100 to remove swirls

I am sure other will chime in and help out.