First detail for my new car

[abbeysdad]

For what it's worth, one of my vehicles is fairly new too. I found that the NXT I applied with the pc 7424 was much better, more glass like than any LSP I've ever applied by hand.
You can get by without one, but having one takes you to a new level of finish care that shows today and into the future.

[bluzman]

Originally Posted by Kaiten

Thanks for the advice guys.

About the PC, I completely understand where you guys are coming from but it just seems that you really only need a PC to 1) cut down the time to wax a car and 2) use it to take out swirls, scratches etc. out of a car that you can't do by hand. Now being a brand new car, do I really need to worry about swirls or scratches if I take good care of it by hand? Pleaes correct me if I'm wrong in my thinking about this, but I will still look into hopefully getting one soon.

Your right to a point. But honestly though, no matter how you wash it, your going to eventually get a few swirls here and there. Especailly considering the color of your FJ. Right now you prolly dont need one. But it is a good tool to have. Personally I like to apply my waxes and sealants by hand anyway. Its easier to get into the tight areas. You can always wait until you actually need one before you buy it. If you do take the plunge order one in a kit that comes with the pads.

[Denzil]

Originally Posted by Kaiten

Thanks for the advice guys.

About the PC, I completely understand where you guys are coming from but it just seems that you really only need a PC to 1) cut down the time to wax a car and 2) use it to take out swirls, scratches etc. out of a car that you can't do by hand. Now being a brand new car, do I really need to worry about swirls or scratches if I take good care of it by hand? Pleaes correct me if I'm wrong in my thinking about this, but I will still look into hopefully getting one soon.

I honestly wouldn't worry about getting a PC now so long as you really take care of it. It is definitely a time-saver which can be important in college considering that time could be spent doing other things such as homework, BLEH!

Personally, I use UPP. 4* and Platinum are the same thing so don't even worry about that. The problem with it is that it only really lasts a couple washes so it would be ideal to put 2 or 3 coats of it. There's also the option of topping it with a carnauba but it's definitely not necessary.