did i get the correct stuff??

[mgoodbar]

I just bought a white 2010 camaro and it has some swirle marks in it. I only have a 30 dollar walmart buffer/orbital, if thats the correct term. I have to buy a better one. was looking at the portercable polisher. but not sure what all to buy???????

This is what i did get so far.. Oww and i called back and added the ultimate wax.


QtyItem #DescriptionTotal
1
1
1
MEG G3200
MEG G19216
MEG G1016
Brilliant Solutions New Car Kit
Ultimate Polish
Smooth Surface® Clay Kit
$ 26.99
$ 9.99
$ 19.99
.. can some one point me in the correct direction of what to use first. and what i may need to get.. thanks

[greg0303]

Re: did i get the correct stuff??

1. Wash - you have small amount of Ultimate Wash & Wax in your New Car
Kit
2. Clay - Smooth Surface Clay Kit
3. Clean/ Swirl Remover - SwirlX or Ultimate Compound
4. Polishing - Ultimate Polish
5. Protection/ Waxing - you have small amount of Ultimate Liquid Wax in
your New Car Kit
6. Maintenance - Ultimate Quik Detailer and Ultimate Quik Wax are the
best

You need: glass cleaner (NxT Glass Cleaner), wheel cleaner (Gold Class Wheel Cleaner is for all types), interior/ exterior protectant (Ultimate Black or Ultimate Protectant), interior cleaner (Quik Interior Detailer), microfiber towels (Supreme Shine), applicators (soft foam applicator).

You have: Endurance Tire Gel for tires, Microfiber Wash Mitt, Water Magnet Drying Towel in your New Car Kit.

If you decide to buy a dual action polisher (best for swirl removal) then you needed backing plate(s) and polishing/ finishing buffing pads.

Your Walmart orbital buffer is only good for polish and wax application but not defect removal.

[Murr1525]

Re: did i get the correct stuff??

Depending on the amount of cleaning you want (dirt removal, or swirl removal), Ultimate Polish alone may be fine.

But for actually removing swirls, something stronger may be needed, like mentioned above.

With the new SMAT products, the cheap buffers have given some people OK results. Not quite like a good buffer of course, but not as bad as with the older styles of products either. Can always give it a try.

[mgoodbar]

Re: did i get the correct stuff??

ha, ok cool deal thank you so much. I will go to wally world tomorrow and pick up the rest. I still have to order a D/A this week. fir just polishing and very light scratch removal, can u guys give me a set up list for the porter cable?? thanks for the help..

[greg0303]

Re: did i get the correct stuff??

ha, ok cool deal thank you so much. I will go to wally world tomorrow and pick up the rest. I still have to order a D/A this week. fir just polishing and very light scratch removal, can u guys give me a set up list for the porter cable?? thanks for the help..

5" DA backing plate

6.5" or 5.5" Lake Country buffing pads, either CCS or Hydro Tech, light cutting, polishing and finishing

Optional - 3.5" backing plate and 4" spot buffing pads (for tight spaces/ panels)

http://www.autogeek.net/ccs-polishing-how-to.html

http://www.autogeek.net/hydrotech-low-profile-pads.html

http://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-7424-7336-backing-plates.html

[Blueline]

Re: did i get the correct stuff??

I only have a 30 dollar walmart buffer/orbital, if thats the correct term.

You would be surprised what those little buffers will do. It is all I use on a black car that really shows any defect. Before you run out and buy a bigger machine, try it with ColorX and top it with .........NXT? I have never used NXT and since they don't make #16 anymore, it is probably the next best thing.
Depending on the severity, you just might find the small buffer, ColorX and NXT does the job.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: did i get the correct stuff??

You would be surprised what those little buffers will do. It is all I use on a black car that really shows any defect. Before you run out and buy a bigger machine, try it with ColorX and top it with .........NXT? I have never used NXT and since they don't make #16 anymore, it is probably the next best thing.
Depending on the severity, you just might find the small buffer, ColorX and NXT does the job.

We are inclined to agree with at least the part about giving the buffer you have a chance first. On cars with very soft/delicate paint you can do an amazing job of removing some defects. As the paint gets harder, however, results diminish pretty quickly. Camaros tend to have somewhat hard paint, but usually not anything crazy. Like Blueline suggest, since you already have a buffer it's definitely worth a shot to start out. It may be sufficient for now, and down the road you may decide you need to step up your game. Or it may be completely insufficient for your needs, but trying it is quick and easy so you've got nothing to lose.