1st Timer with D/A, what product do I use? and Pads?

[Nuclear]

ok I'm about to buy the D/A v2.

I've only used these 3 products by Hand !
(all Meguiars Products)

1. Clay
2. ColorX
3. NXT 2.0


Now with the D/A v2, what are similiar products I can use
that is the same as above? The problem is, all winter I've used
the machine car wash and it did a tremendous Scratch/Swirl marked
on my 2005 Dark Purple Toyota Camry. (soft paint)

Here is what I'm going to do when I get the D/A.

1. Clay by hand.

2. is there a product like ColorX that cleans and
"cuts" very gently to get rid of the Scratch/Swirl marks
at the same time. A "2 in One" Meguiars product?

What pad for this step? (Yellow?)

The only thing I can remember from a couple years ago
when using a D/A is M#83 then M#81.

I know I'm out dated, but what are some Newer more advance
Meguiars products out there for my 2nd step?

3. Sealant -NXT 2.0, using the softest Black Pad.


I have not kept up to date on the lastest and greates invention
from Meguiars, sooo please be easy on me

Thank you

[Murr1525]

Re: 1st Timer with D/A, what product do I use? and Pads?

Well, you can use ColorX and Nxt.

But yeah, SwirlX or Ultimate Compound would be the stronger products for defect removal.

[Nuclear]

Re: 1st Timer with D/A, what product do I use? and Pads?

Murr1525

thank for the response.

so for my 2nd step, I can use SwirlX and Ultimate compound with a "yellow" cutting pad?

which is easier to use? since I'm a newb at D/A.

and which is more aggressive?

do I have to wait for these products to dry?

[davey g-force]

Re: 1st Timer with D/A, what product do I use? and Pads?

1. Use either SwirlX or Ultimate Compound - start with a test spot with SwirlX first;
2. Yes, a yellow Meguiars pad would be the most appropriate;
3. UC is more aggressive than SwirlX. There's also ScratchX which sits in between the two as far as aggressiveness;
4. No need to wait for polishes/paint cleaners to dry. Only waxes/sealants need to be allowed to cure or dry.

[Murr1525]

Re: 1st Timer with D/A, what product do I use? and Pads?

Yellow Polishing pad...