Is this redundant?

[Garage Troll]

Okay, so I just finished claying my car. I'm gonna take a break for dinner (it's in the garage so it's cool) but then I was going to use SwirlX and maybe some spots with Ult. Compound. I was then going to use the DC step 2 polish but I'm getting the idea that this would be redundant since I'll be using the SwirlX. Is that correct?

Also, I unfortunately only have the cheapo pads that come with my Porter Cable 7424. Are they going to suffice until I can get some soft buff 2.0 pads for Xmas?

My overall plan is to put 2 coats of NXT 2.0 down followed by a coat or maybe 2 of M16.

[cnfowler]

Re: Is this redundant?

Okay, so I just finished claying my car. I'm gonna take a break for dinner (it's in the garage so it's cool) but then I was going to use SwirlX and maybe some spots with Ult. Compound. I was then going to use the DC step 2 polish but I'm getting the idea that this would be redundant since I'll be using the SwirlX. Is that correct?

SwirlX and DC2 are two different things. DC2 is a pure polish and is adding oils to the paint which will increase the gloss and wet look of the paint. So no, this isn't redundant.

Also, I unfortunately only have the cheapo pads that come with my Porter Cable 7424. Are they going to suffice until I can get some soft buff 2.0 pads for Xmas?

While I have no experience using the supplied white polishing pad, I've heard of people using them without problems. I would recommend doing a test spot to see if the results you are looking for can be achieved. If it looks good to you, that's all that matters.

My overall plan is to put 2 coats of NXT 2.0 down followed by a coat or maybe 2 of M16.

This may be overkill since there is a point of diminishing returns when it comes to layering. One of each should be great.

Colin

[Garage Troll]

Re: Is this redundant?

Great! Thanks for the info!