First use of PC

[NozeBleedSpeed]

Well I finally used my new PC for the first time today.Went after my sons 94 Ranger with badly neglected and damaged,white paint.
Started with DACP on a yellow pad set at 6.I couldnt believe how blemishes seemed to disappear.Some required second reloads of DACP.Most scratches were removed or diminished severely. It removed the oxidation and gave it a smooth surface.I followed with PB`s Polish with carnauba on a white pad set on 4. Even better,smoother and shinier.Topped it with LS just to see how it worked.
I highly recommend a PC for everyone that doesnt own one.The results were much better than I had hoped for and I had the hang of it after doing half of the hood.It was very easy to use.Everyone was impressed with the results.
Thanks for all of the advice on the PC.

[TraderB]

Nozebleed;
I have a PC 7424 that I just bought. I have yellow, white and black concave pads from CMA. But so far have only tried the white pad that came with it ( Bought at Coastal Tool) I have a truck with a neglected finish and decided to start on it because my logic is that if I can`t make it look good then I better stay away from my car which has a really good finish. What is DACP and LS? So far just working with the pad that came with it doesn`t seem to make much difference. I tried everything I have which is scratch X, Megs step 2 polish, turle wax polish and when that didn`t seem to do much tried turtle wax compound, still no real cutting action. I keep the PC on 4. Would Klasse AIO work? I got some for my car but as I said I better get a little practise on the truck first But it seems that the real difference must be in the pad used so I want to start with something that gets a good result.

[NozeBleedSpeed]

Well I got the velcro pad kit at CMA. It has a yellow cutting pad,2 white polishing pads,a black wax pad,a wool cutting pad and 2 MF bonnets.
I used the Meguiers DACP(Dual Action Cleaner/Polish) because I had reall bad scratches and oxidation.The yellow pad worked for me because it cut quicker. I used a white polish pad with the polish. Ls is Pinnacle Liquid Soveran.
I would recommend the Pad kit and either Megs DACP or Megs SMR(swirl mark remover)depending on how bad the paint is.Try using a white pad first but if it doesnt do the job,go to a yellow.
You can get more info on the products at http://www.meguiars.com/product_show...ne=PP&SrcCat=2

Dont sweat this at all.Its simple and works wonders.Do a little bit of homework and just do it.

Here is more info on PC use.
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums...1430487&page=1

Heres where I got the pad kit:
http://www.properautocare.com/porcabackit.html

[TraderB]

Nozebleed,
Thanks for the info! When I get the Mequiar`s DACP I should be good to go! I have been working on getting everything together for a while now but am hiding my MF towels from my girlfriend because I don`t think she is too happy with the time and money I am spending on my car.

[NozeBleedSpeed]

No problem man. I know what you mean about spending money on stuff. For what Ive invested in detail stuff in the last 4 months,I could have hired a detailer to come to my house every weekend for the next year....

[vibred93vert]

lol me too! I think I`m gonna have to break down and buy the PC you guys have in the next few months. Just can`t take looking at my ride with oxidation. By hand I can almost get the results I want but seems like I have to do it all the time. I can`t wait till I get that PC. I too will be using DACP and SMR since I already have both. Man I need to get the PC now.

[Poorboy]

Welcome back Mark..haven`t seen you around for quite a while
Yes the pc can quicken the process, but I`ve seen your work and you were doing just fine, now you`ll just have a little more energy for :beer :lol
and btw...where`s the pictures:dunno