Compound recomendation for polishing a white SUV.

[2Tinker]

Hi all. My wife 2006 Sequoia sit stays outside here in So. Cal. and between the salt air and the sun the paint has oxidized. It gets washed every 2 weeks and I've kept the paint relatively clean with a clay bar so its feels smooth but has little to no luster.

I use to detail while in college, way back when, and we used several Meguiar products, however, their current numbering system is a bit different. Where as in the past a #1 was like liquid sand paper, a #3 was for moderate polishing and oxidation, #7 or a #9 for swirls and sealant, the new product numbering has me a bit confused.

I believe I want to start with something in the middle of the abrasive range, maybe a 83 or a #6 on the scale? Do you think that will 'cut' it or do I need to go to a #1 or a #4 compound. I believe 105 is the most aggressive and is probably similar to the old #1?

What would others recommend? The paint needs serious cutting / polishing so out comes the old Makita and I'm planning on using one of the soft buff W-7000 foam cutting pads.

Thanks for the insight.

Tinker

[Cosmin]

Re: Compound recomendation for polishing a white SUV.

as meg line paint recondition cream PRC goes well on white cars. plus works on any pad.
has some correction in it too if used with cutting pad.

[Fly Bye]

Re: Compound recomendation for polishing a white SUV.

2006 Sequoia...

the paint has oxidized...

Is the body still under warrenty?

[Murr1525]

Re: Compound recomendation for polishing a white SUV.

Going with a rotary and a cutting pad is a pretty aggressive combination to jump to, and then using a strong product as well.

Pics would help as far as seeing the amount of dirt, etc built up.

I would be planning on getting SwirlX and Ultimate Compound, or #205 and #105 on your shelf, but it would be nice to see what you are working on to make a good decision.

[2Tinker]

Re: Compound recomendation for polishing a white SUV.

Unfortunately I can't post pics due to my low posting number.

205 appears to be about a 4 on the abrasiveness scale so its fairly mild. 105 on the other hand is a #12 which is way too aggressive. SwirlX looks to be similar to 83 which is a #6 on the scale?

Tinker

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Compound recomendation for polishing a white SUV.

I would think a all in one like #66, or #151 would be a good choice for you. I definitely would try some different products. Do some tests spots, then make your decision.