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Hello everyone! I'm new here and I've been reading in the forums and learning a lot! I have read the 5 step paint care cycle and watched the videos but I do have some questions concerning this. First off, I will be doing all work by hand. I do not own a DA yet but plan to purchase one soon. I am still a little apprehensive about using it for fear of damaging the finish.
My truck's finish is very good but it has some slight swirl marks from washing/drying and some water stains. It is a dark grey (Chevrolet Black Granite Metallic) 2010 Silverado. I understand the process from reading here but I am a little confused as to which products I should use for the proper results.
In the next few weeks, I plan to wash and clay the surface. Next, I'm not sure if I need to use SwirlX for the swirls and water stains or should I use the rubbing and polishing compound that I've seen also. I am totally new to this aspect of detailing. I have waxed before but always used Meguiar's Cleaner Wax then Gold Class Carnuba Paste Wax. I want to remove the scratches and stains but am unsure of the process. The scratches are very light but do show in the sun and I can't say how stubborn the water stains are going to be. From what I have read here, I think the Ultimate Compound is little much for what I need concerning the scratches.
Now, after the above steps, do I use a polish after the SwirlX, then wax? Or just go straight to wax? If indeed I do need to polish, which product is best to use?
Like I said, I am new to this level of detailing but want to make sure that I have everything I need in order to get the job done.
Thanks for all your help!
My truck's finish is very good but it has some slight swirl marks from washing/drying and some water stains. It is a dark grey (Chevrolet Black Granite Metallic) 2010 Silverado. I understand the process from reading here but I am a little confused as to which products I should use for the proper results.
In the next few weeks, I plan to wash and clay the surface. Next, I'm not sure if I need to use SwirlX for the swirls and water stains or should I use the rubbing and polishing compound that I've seen also. I am totally new to this aspect of detailing. I have waxed before but always used Meguiar's Cleaner Wax then Gold Class Carnuba Paste Wax. I want to remove the scratches and stains but am unsure of the process. The scratches are very light but do show in the sun and I can't say how stubborn the water stains are going to be. From what I have read here, I think the Ultimate Compound is little much for what I need concerning the scratches.
Now, after the above steps, do I use a polish after the SwirlX, then wax? Or just go straight to wax? If indeed I do need to polish, which product is best to use?
Like I said, I am new to this level of detailing but want to make sure that I have everything I need in order to get the job done.
Thanks for all your help!
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