A Few Questions on SONUS SFX Polishing Pads

Cytomax · 08-22-06, 12:37

I have a charcoal grey Acura 2005 TSX that I have freshly washed and clayed. I noticed it had some swirl marks and I am in the mood to take them out.

I ended up buying the following items:
Sonus Perfect Shine Kit
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-pershine-kit.html
Sonus SFX Polisher Kit
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-sfxpol-kit.html

I have the following questions:

Questions #1
Since the paint is in relatively (1 year old and feels as smooth as glass without any waxing) good condition with just very light swirls should i just start with SFX 2 all around the car and use SFX 1 only if certain swirls dont come out? Or start with SFX 1 and then move on to SFX 2? I ask this because i dont want to thin the paint for no reason and i dont know the cutting power in this product. Is it ok to just use SFX 1 all around the car or is this just over kill?

Question #2
After using SFX 2... which one should i use or at least WHEN should i use each one? And what is the difference?
Sonus SFX-3 Final Finish Polish
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-430.html
or
Sonus Paintwork Cleanser
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-400.html
or
Klasse All-In-One
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/kus-kla-10.html
(The instructions say to use Klasse All-In-One which is the one im most likely going to use but i just want to know what the difference is)

Question #3
I have the Porter Cable 7424 dual-action polisher and am using the Entire SONUS SFX Kit.
What speed should i set my PC when i am using.

SFX 1 Pad with SFX 1 Liquid
SFX 2 Pad with SFX 2 Liquid
SFX 3 Pad with Klasse All-In-One
SFX 3 Pad with P21S Carnauba Wax
SFX 3 Pad with DAS Buffing Bonnet

Question #4
Can i or should i use a NEW SFX 3 Pad for Waxing with the P21S Carnauba Wax?

Question #5
I have a tiny chip in the paint right next to my license plate that is about the size of a pea. It is now rusted so i now i have to worry about fixing this. My main question is should i fix it (sand it down and add touch up paint) before or after polish my whole car?

P.S. I know its hard to give opinions without pictures.. ill try to get them up soon.

Thanks in Advance
Eddie

Bigpoppa3346 · 08-22-06, 05:17

Start with the SFX 2, and if needed, SFX 1, but Acura paint is relatively soft and easy to correct, so the SFX 2 should work. If the finish is hazy/micromarred, then use the SFX 3 after the corrective steps were done. Then Klasse AIO then P21s.

Cytomax · 08-22-06, 07:47

Thanks Bigpoppa3346

Answer to Question #1
Start with SFX 2 and only use SFX 1 in areas where SFX 2 didnt work

If anybody can help with the other 3 question i would appreciate it.

Answer to Question #2
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Answer to Quesiton #3
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Answer to Question #4
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Thanks in Advance
Eddie

lucaszcpm3 · 08-22-06, 08:07

Question #2
Sonus SFX-3 Final Finish Polish

Answer to Quesiton #3
SFX 1 Pad with SFX 1 Liquid: 5 - 5.5
SFX 2 Pad with SFX 2 Liquid: 5 - 5.5
SFX 3 Pad with Klasse All-In-One: 4
SFX 3 Pad with P21S Carnauba Wax: 3
SFX 3 Pad with DAS Buffing Bonnet: 5