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Junkman2008 05-17-2010 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 540540)
Junkman, any opinions on Poorboy's SSR2? I was using it on the Z to try and get rid of some swirls with no real results. I don't know if I am doing it wrong or if I need to step it up to something more abraisive...

I am not aware of that product. Were you doing it by hand or machine?

m4a1mustang 05-17-2010 08:52 AM

Machine with an orange pad.

SvR370z 05-17-2010 09:00 AM

I use Zanio wax products currently so with that said could i use the Pc with the correct pad to wax with?
What makes the pc wax job so laughable compared to hand waxing? Just a newb when it comes to waxing and pcs so bare with me. Im trying to learn :)

m4a1mustang 05-17-2010 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SvR370z (Post 540564)
I use Zanio wax products currently so with that said could i use the Pc with the correct pad to wax with?
What makes the pc wax job so laughable compared to hand waxing? Just a newb when it comes to waxing and pcs so bare with me. Im trying to learn :)

He's talking about polishing when he says hand polishing results are laughable compared to a PC.

Junkman2008 05-17-2010 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 540556)
Machine with an orange pad.

Have you watched my videos on how to use the PC? I usually have guys post a video of them using a PC so that I can see what they are doing. The product and pads are on half the equation. Technique is the other half. The best product with the wrong technique is just as effective as staring at the swirls real mean.

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Originally Posted by SvR370z (Post 540564)
I use Zanio wax products currently so with that said could i use the Pc with the correct pad to wax with?

Yes.

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 540567)
He's talking about polishing when he says hand polishing results are laughable compared to a PC.

Corrrrrrect!

I'm going to post my complete paint correction thread here. Look for it in the detailing section in a few minutes.

m4a1mustang 05-17-2010 09:54 AM

I haven't seen yours yet, but I will check it out. I am still a PC newb so it's probably all in the technique for me. I need to work on it just a 'lil bit. :)

Junkman2008 05-17-2010 10:12 AM

I just posted the thread. :tup:

Xan 05-17-2010 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008 (Post 494362)
As I check the web, Tools-Plus has the best price going right now at $119 shipped! They were $109 shipped last week!

Any recommendation on the pads? I saw that in some of your videos you seemed to be using the ones that come from Adam's?

Junkman2008 05-17-2010 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Xan (Post 541088)
Any recommendation on the pads? I saw that in some of your videos you seemed to be using the ones that come from Adam's?

Yes, the Adam's pads will work just fine. So will the Lake Country pads. It's totally your preference but the Adam's pads are color coated to the products. A lot of people get confused with all the choices of pads that Lake Country offers. I did too when I first started.

Xan 05-17-2010 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008 (Post 541100)
Yes, the Adam's pads will work just fine. So will the Lake Country pads. It's totally your preference but the Adam's pads are color coated to the products. A lot of people get confused with all the choices of pads that Lake Country offers. I did too when I first started.

I was looking at Lake Country and hope you can help me making sure I'm on the right pad? (phun intented :))

So for Zaino's Z5pro or Z2pro on paint I'm already happy with, would you recommend a blue, red or gold D.A. Foam Pad?

And a white one for Z-AIO on paint to polish out some of the micro scratches?

And finally an orange one with Z-PC to repair some heavier damage without the risk of messing up the paint? (call it the noob machining safety level?)

Thanks for your support!
(and I see how this hobby gets out of hand, you should see all the stuff already in my garage after watching some of your videos...:tup:)

Junkman2008 05-17-2010 05:19 PM

Allow me to make it simpler for you because it has been a while since I bought any Lake Country pads. Get the Adam's pad kit. Three pads, orange, white and black. That's a cutting pad, a finishing pad and a wax pad. Very simple and not as confusing as the Lake Country assortment. Adam's even has a heavy cutting pad (yellow), but I very seldom use it.

WI_Hedgehog 06-11-2016 08:19 AM

Chemical Brothers on Amazon have Hex Logic color coded pads for low $$$. I followed Junkman's advice and use Maguire's, the combination with his instructions help a new guy get pro results. Junkman is THE man to emulate. Red 2015 Slingshot, black 2015 370Z, both are really scratch prone and the only marks so far are from dealer prep. When I need to I'll follow his polish instructions and they'll look perfect again. (Time constraints or I'd clay now.)

Junkman, have you commented on wraps somewhere already?
http://www.the370z.com/detailing-was...on-bmw-m2.html

Junkman2008 06-11-2016 12:33 PM

I don't know anything about wraps. They have their purpose and I don't see anything wrong with them.


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