Newbie and a little Confused

ShaggonWaggon · 12-24-05, 06:37

OK I am planning on getting a PC within the next month or so. I also plan on buying a pad set and I realize there are several different brands, which would your recommend for a beginner weekend detailer? Also my second questions would be I think I want to try some of the Poor boy’s materials, based on end results of cars with similar colors. I have a VW Passat that is a Blue Anthracite, and a Black GTI. I really like the nice wet look from the Poor Boy’s stuff. So say I am going to use the EX-P and the Natty's Paste Wax ( BLUE). Which pads should I use with these products? I guess what I am really after is someone to just tell me hey "do this then this then this"

Peace and thanks in advance.

Setec Astronomy · 12-24-05, 06:43

You're going to need to do some prep before you put those Pb's products on. What kind of condition are your cars in?

Neothin · 12-24-05, 06:57

as setec said, we're going to need to know what kinda shape the finish is in to give recommendations on polishes.. but for LSP's, AIO/EXP/Natty's Blue looks great on alot of colors.

ShaggonWaggon · 12-24-05, 07:22

Both cars are brand new factory paint, think I should consider Clay Baring also?

Neothin · 12-24-05, 07:32

well then... that just makes everything easier. I would wash and clay (you never know what the car was exposed to on the lot, during transport, etc). afterwards apply ex-p either by hand with a foam pad or with a finishing pad on a pc on speed 3 or so. for the natty's i would use a foam applicator by hand.

Setec Astronomy · 12-24-05, 07:33

Well, then it just sounds like you will need to clay, and then use a polishing pad with a cleaner or mild polish. If you want to stick with Poorboy's, you can use Professional Polish or SSR1, then follow with your LSP's. As far as pad selection, the Sonus Das or Excel kits are good, here's a kit that will get you started all in one shot: http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-daspol-kit.html