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I have a couple trucks here that have been neglected. I did a pretty good detail on the dually last year which included claying, scatchX with an orbital buffer, and NXT wax. But I havent done much with it since.
The last detail on the F350 (its black) I used an orbital buffer (for the sctachx) with what seems like a terry cloth bonnet. I still had some mild swirls and I assume that was created by the bonnet. I applied the NXT by hand/foam pad. I dont see anyone talking about using those much so I assume they arent used much anymore? I also know the last time I had to make up to 8 passes in certain areas to get all the oxidation off. I got 95% of the water spots out, but a few remained here and there.
This time I want to get a little more aggressive. I have a rotary buffer as well, but not alot of experience. I am debating on buying a DA rotary but its hard when I have a very nice Milwaukee in the garage. It would also be hard to have to repaint a panel if I burned it. What would be the next step above scatchx? And would that leave swirls?
According to this chart, it seems like M205 would be the next thing to try. I am assuming using the rotary with a polishing pad would be more aggressive than the scratchx and orbital I used in the past ?
Now the Expedition is much worse. The scatchx barely touched its water spots. But its Metallic green and the spots are actually very hard to see.
Maybe I should just order a a couple different bottles, and a few different pads and give them a try?
The cars are pretty dirty now so any pictures would be pointless I think. I'll try to get some pics up soon, and will take pics along the process.
The last detail on the F350 (its black) I used an orbital buffer (for the sctachx) with what seems like a terry cloth bonnet. I still had some mild swirls and I assume that was created by the bonnet. I applied the NXT by hand/foam pad. I dont see anyone talking about using those much so I assume they arent used much anymore? I also know the last time I had to make up to 8 passes in certain areas to get all the oxidation off. I got 95% of the water spots out, but a few remained here and there.
This time I want to get a little more aggressive. I have a rotary buffer as well, but not alot of experience. I am debating on buying a DA rotary but its hard when I have a very nice Milwaukee in the garage. It would also be hard to have to repaint a panel if I burned it. What would be the next step above scatchx? And would that leave swirls?
According to this chart, it seems like M205 would be the next thing to try. I am assuming using the rotary with a polishing pad would be more aggressive than the scratchx and orbital I used in the past ?
Now the Expedition is much worse. The scatchx barely touched its water spots. But its Metallic green and the spots are actually very hard to see.
Maybe I should just order a a couple different bottles, and a few different pads and give them a try?
The cars are pretty dirty now so any pictures would be pointless I think. I'll try to get some pics up soon, and will take pics along the process.
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