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dirtyv · 07-13-08, 06:10

A nervous new guy here, hopefully someone can help me.

Recently I ordered a PC 7424 with a bunch of pads, P21S, Sonus, Klasse and towels. After having read many many threads on Autopia and watching numerous 'how to' videos for the PC on youtube, I decided to get to work on my mothers FJ Cruiser, to try out my new stuff. It had never seen wax and was washed very sparingly.

Degrease- check.
2 bucket wash- check.
claybar- check.
wash again- check.

At this point I get out the PC and as seeing the paint had swirls (but not major swirls to my mind) I opened up the Sonus SFX-2 that I had ordered and started to mimic the youtube instructions. Using an oragne CCS pad I spread it, worked it, broke it down and removed it.

Even though the finish was indeed 'glossier' and smoother, swirls still remained. So I repeated the process and it did not improve. Disgruntled, I threw a quick coat of wax on the FJ and called it a day.

Earlier today I decided to detail my car.

P21S total auto wash, P21S wheel gel, 2 bucket wash, Sonus green clay, wash again. My car is a 2007 Nissan with slightly moderate swirls (less than the FJ had) so I figured I'm in good shape to use the SFX-2. After applying it the swirls are still evident (although reduced). Again I repeat the process but it does not help. What REALLY didn't help was the fact that it was about to storm at this point and I panicked and threw some Klasse AIO on for a temporary protectant.

So here I am, debating whether or not I need the SFX-1 (paint isn't oxidized or old) and if I do need a more aggressive polish, can I use it even though I just put the Klasse on?

Thanks for reading, hopefully I'm not making this more complicated than it needs to be.

07-13-08, 06:10	#1 (permalink)
dirtyv Registered User dirtyv is offline Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 6	I think I may have gotten myself in a spot A nervous new guy here, hopefully someone can help me. Recently I ordered a PC 7424 with a bunch of pads, P21S, Sonus, Klasse and towels. After having read many many threads on Autopia and watching numerous 'how to' videos for the PC on youtube, I decided to get to work on my mothers FJ Cruiser, to try out my new stuff. It had never seen wax and was washed very sparingly. Degrease- check. 2 bucket wash- check. claybar- check. wash again- check. At this point I get out the PC and as seeing the paint had swirls (but not major swirls to my mind) I opened up the Sonus SFX-2 that I had ordered and started to mimic the youtube instructions. Using an oragne CCS pad I spread it, worked it, broke it down and removed it. Even though the finish was indeed 'glossier' and smoother, swirls still remained. So I repeated the process and it did not improve. Disgruntled, I threw a quick coat of wax on the FJ and called it a day. Earlier today I decided to detail my car. P21S total auto wash, P21S wheel gel, 2 bucket wash, Sonus green clay, wash again. My car is a 2007 Nissan with slightly moderate swirls (less than the FJ had) so I figured I'm in good shape to use the SFX-2. After applying it the swirls are still evident (although reduced). Again I repeat the process but it does not help. What REALLY didn't help was the fact that it was about to storm at this point and I panicked and threw some Klasse AIO on for a temporary protectant. So here I am, debating whether or not I need the SFX-1 (paint isn't oxidized or old) and if I do need a more aggressive polish, can I use it even though I just put the Klasse on? Thanks for reading, hopefully I'm not making this more complicated than it needs to be.