Critique my process please

[Murr1525]

Re: Critique my process please

Looks like the Meg's shop says 4.75in.

[Coldrunner]

Re: Critique my process please

thanks...

what size backing plate do i need?

How big is the w67da? thanks

[Murr1525]

Re: Critique my process please

Dont need to wash after the clay.

Look for the W67 Velcro Backing Plate and the Soft Buff 2.0 pads.

You can order a case of 6 pads from ADS (and the backing plate), and I would tend to get this assortment:

1 - Cutting Pad - for use under MF bonnets for wax removal
3 - Polishing Pads - For cleaners and cleaner/polishes like #80, #83, etc
2 - Finishing Pads - For waxing

If you want to just remove the wax by hand for now, you could still get a cutting pad just in case, or simply add another polishing pad.

[Coldrunner]

Re: Critique my process please

Mike,

i decided to not to the detail until i had the correct supplies.

What size backing plate should i use for the PC 7424 and what pads?

My steps now are, wash, clay bar, wash, #80 (to start with) then wax with NXT2.0. If i do not achieve good results after #80, then i will redo this step.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Critique my process please

i have one polishing pad and one finishing pad.

To remover swirls over an 2002 Grand Cherokee you will need and want more polishing pads. As your first pad gets wet with product soaking into it with repeated fresh applications of more product, the saturated or wet foam will act to soak up and dissipate the power of the Porter Cable unit. This will show up with decreased rotating action of the pad under pressure which means decreased cleaning action, in other words it won't be effective at removing swirls and scratches.

In a perfect world you would have 5-6 foam polishing pads to for the average size car and would switch out to a fresh pad as the current pad's rotating slows down under pressure.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Critique my process please

would i use #3 with a polishing pad or a finishing pad or a polishing/finishing pad.???

Just to note, it's usually better to start your own thread with a question than to tag onto another member's thread.

M03 is a pure polish and which style of pad you use with it depends upon the tool you're using and what you're trying to accomplish.

Generally speaking M03 is used with a foam polishing pad but it's not limited to a foam polishing pad. Maybe start a new thread and then ask further questions in that thread.

[Coldrunner]

Re: Critique my process please

i have one polishing pad and one finishing pad.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Critique my process please

Foe what it is worth, I agree with the consensus. Try #80 first. Do a test spot. Get the proper backing plate for the pc. Follow everyone advice and you should have no problems. Good luck.

[explicitshine]

Re: Critique my process please

would i use #3 with a polishing pad or a finishing pad or a polishing/finishing pad.???

[akimel]

Re: Critique my process please

What steps would you recommend me with the given information? Would you only wash, clay, wash, 80, wax? Or something else? Am i missing a step?

As you can see, #80 is the consensual MOL choice as the Meguiar's go-to polish for the PC. It typically leaves the surface ready-for-wax. After polishing with #80, there usually isn't any need to use #82. (I wonder how many MOL members actually own a bottle of the stuff.) But as Mike P. has emphasized, you need to do a test spot to see if #80 is going to achieve sufficient removal of swirls and scratches. Hopefully it will. If it doesn't, then you need to step up to #83, followed by #80 (or #82). What you don't want to do is to polish the entire car with #80 and then realize that you are unhappy with the result.

Also, what pads do you have? Be sure to use the right pads with the right products!

As far as your choice of waxes or sealants, that is totally up to you. There are so many good products out there. Here on MOL, NXT is the most popular choice.

Cheers,
Al

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Critique my process please

Matt's right, the safe thing to do is to wait till you can get the right backing plate for the pads.

Take a pad and place it against the backing plate and see how much foam pad is sticking out past the backing plate if any.

On flat panels you will be okay as long as you don't tip the polisher and always hold it flat. Even on vertical panels you will be okay as long as you don't tilt the buffer and run the backing plate into the paint or run the edge of your buffing pad/backing plate into a component like a mirror.

It's just a lot safer to use the right sized backing plate so you don't run the risk of running the backing plate into paint or components.

Can you take the 6" backing plate back and order the right backing plate?

[Murr1525]

Re: Critique my process please

Maybe you can order a proper backing plat online.. better safe than sorry for a couple bucks.

1. Wash
2. Clay
3. #80 Test Spot - Hopefully that does it all, and you can repeat over the entire car.
4. Wax
5. Wax

[Coldrunner]

Re: Critique my process please

Welcome, Coldrunner. Here are some additional links you may find helpful:

Using the G-100 to remove swirls with the Professional Line

How to apply product to the face of your foam buffing pads

Cleaning Your Pad On The Fly

List O' Links

thanks

[Coldrunner]

Re: Critique my process please

The jeep is our primary car that we like to keep looking nice.

I am a pretty strong guy, but i have never used a buffer before.

What steps would you recommend me with the given information? Would you only wash, clay, wash, 80, wax? Or something else? Am i missing a step?

[akimel]

Re: Critique my process please

Welcome, Coldrunner. Here are some additional links you may find helpful:

Using the G-100 to remove swirls with the Professional Line

How to apply product to the face of your foam buffing pads

Cleaning Your Pad On The Fly

List O' Links