1st detail with PC on a used car

[waltj2k]

Hey fellas,

I picked up a 2000 Nissan Maxima a couple of days ago. The last own had the car for 3 years and of course neglected the paint. She has a dulled finish from oxidation and spider webs. Fortunately the only has a few major scratches.

So I am in the process of bring back the lustre of the cars paint. It`s going to be a long process but will be worth it when I finish. I recently aquired a PC 7336 from the Lowes clearance and got my Pinnacle XMT Intermediate swirl kit from Autogeek on Monday.

So far I have washed, clayed and washed again. Last night I began the swirl and scratch removal with the Lake Country Orange pad and XMT #3. I plan do all three steps.

This is taking some time to get knocked out but I want the car "shined up good". I`m hoping to finish with glaze tonight.

Now the question.

I have UPP. After doing the 3 steps with XMT should I layer on the UPP?

[CharlesW]

Last night I began the swirl and scratch removal with the Lake Country Orange pad and XMT #3. I plan do all three steps.

I`m hoping to finish with glaze tonight.

Now the question.

I have UPP. After doing the 3 steps with XMT should I layer on the UPP?
I guess I`m not quite following what you are using.
You mention doing "all three steps". By that, do you mean XMT #3, XMT #2, and XMT #1?
You also mention "finishing with glaze tonight". Is this going to be in addition to the three XMT swirl removers or is it replacing a step?

Anyway, I haven`t used the XMT products, but the glaze appears to have carnauba in it. That makes for a great shine, but I don`t think I would put UPP over it. The carnauba will probably not let the UPP bond to the paint properly.
I don`t know that for sure, but a good rule of thumb has always been that it is OK to put a wax over a sealant, but not a sealant over a wax.
As far as "layering" UPP, I usually apply a second coat after 24 hours, (per the instructions), to be sure of uniform coverage. I don`t personally think that adding more layers does anything for the looks of the UPP. Just use the UPP again every 30 days and you will be looking good.

Charles

[waltj2k]

Charles thanks for the reply.

I picked up the XMT Intermediate swirl remover kit.
XMT Pad Maintenance Kit by Pinnacle For your dual action or rotary polisher. (http://www.autogeek.net/pixmtinswrek.html)

#3 is the Intermediate Swirl remover

#1 is the Light swirl remover

Finally there is the Carnuba Finishing glaze.

I think I will just do those three steps and she will look waaay better than before.

[bored7one4]

please post pic when your done waltj2k

[waltj2k]

No doubt will share photos when finished. I`m about to apply the finishing glaze. Will take photos tomorrow. Weather will be nice so photos should look great.

[C_Rock77]

From what I understand, Glazes have oils in them. That`s not going to be conducive to applying an acrylic sealant like UPP.

Did you pick up the Paint Cleanser (UPC) by 4*? As per their directions, you need to use the cleanser BEFORE applying UPP. Even if you don`t use the glaze, the polishes MAY have oils in them that will need to be removed before applying UPP. If you don`t have the UPC, Klasse AIO works well for this step, also.

Steve from Poorboy`s may correct me on this, and don`t quote me on this...but I believe some of the sealants like EX & EX-P can be applied over a glaze. Drop him a PM to ask him for clarification.