I`m new here, just made an order for porter cable 7424 and other goodies.....

[Conor]

Let me start off by saying, this is a great forum. I`ve read a lot, now I have a few questions.



I own a 2000 Honda S2000 with a Hardtop. Its Silverstone.



It looks shiney, but the paint is slightly rough (feels like over spray)



Porter Cable 7424

Edge 2000 6 Inch Yellow Cutting DuraFoam Pad

Edge 2000 6 Inch Green Medium Cut DuraFoam Pad

Edge 2000 6 Inch Orange Light Cutting DuraFoam Pad

Edge 2000 6 Inch Blue Finishing DuraFoam Pad

Edge 2000 6 Inch White DuraFoam Pad



Pinnacle XMT Polishing Pad Cleaner

Pinnacle XMT Polishing Pad Conditioner

Pinnacle XMT Fine Swirl remover #2

Pinnacle XMT Ultra Fine Swirl Remover #1

Pinnacle XMT Carnauba Finishing Glaze

Pinnacle Signature Series II Carnauba Paste Wax





I watched the videos on autogeek.net looks pretty straight forward..this is my plan of attack



Dawn Wash to strip off old wax (if there is any left LOL, its been a long time since the car has been detailed)

Meguire`s Clay Bar with Meguire`s QD

XMT #1 with the orange pad and see if that clears up the minor swirls if not step up to the XMT #2

Finishing glaze with Blue Pad

Carnuba Paste Wax with white pad



Does this sound ok?





My 2nd question is can i use any of this on my headlights which are starting to look cloudy? Or do I need to purchase a specific product/pad to do the headlights.



Also the Windshield has some waterspots, which pad would be good to use on the glass? I have this glass/metal (weird combo?) polish that i will be using.





Thanks in advance, sorry for all the questions.....

[sevenrd]

Nice car!



The claying should get rid of the rough feeling/overspray.



I never use Dawn to wash. But some do. Regardless, since you`ll be polishing the car the wax will be removed by doing that.



You`re starting point on polishing sounds fine. You may want to do a pass of XMT1 on a light polish pad if you see any hazing after the XMT2/orange pad. Then move on to the glaze.



I`ve used SSR1 on a white pad to polish headlight covers with success, likewise on glass. I`d imagine XMT1 would work similarly.

[Conor]

Thanks for the quick reply. I can`t wait for my stuff to come in.



How many passes do you normally make with a clay bar? Is there a chance it wont make it feel smooth

[imported_DieselMDX]

just keep on going over the paint until the clay glides smoothly over the surface. Make sure u use ALOT of QD



yes u can use the pads on headlights and windows tho i dont know if i would use the edge pads i usually use 4" pads. Much cheaper and easier to clean, your pads will be filthy after using them on headlights and windows.

[Conor]

so after reading the other thread it seems the green pad is the light cutting pad, and the orange pad is the med cut?? or am i confused.



*edit looking at the edge website*



seems I am....

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