SSR 2.5 question

**hammondc** · 10-20-2004, 09:00 PM

On dark blue, would I need to follow up SSR 2.5 with SSR 1. I hear you can put a glaze then wax right on top. Is this true or does the SSR 2.5 leave swirl marks b/c of the abrasive in it? This will be my 1st poorboys experience. I was going to do ssr2.5 then PPP then P21s Wax. Car has a good bit of old buildup and water/ soap spots.

**Beemerboy** · 10-20-2004, 09:10 PM

Thsi depends on the amount of swril in your paint and how many you want to take out. I would clay the car after wash just for good measure. Then 2.5 or 1 again depending on how much yo want to take off. Next the PPP then wax that should really do you well

**scottlee** · 10-20-2004, 09:13 PM

i was also wondering if this is by hand or pc ?

**hammondc** · 10-20-2004, 10:00 PM

PC 7424 polisher. Also, there is not much swirl as it is. Just a lot of surface buildup.

**NYV6Coupe** · 10-20-2004, 10:15 PM

agree with beemerboy, you should either clay after washing or clay while washing (use the soapy water as clay lube).

I`d try SSR2.5 with a polishing pad (like a LC white pad) & access the results. I suspect you won`t haze the paint much, if at all, so move right on to PPP.

If surface imperfections persist, then use a more aggressive pad (like a LC orange pad) with SSR2.5 again.

If there is any hazing after previous step, go to the P21 cleanser you alrady have or pick-up some SSR1 and use with a clean polishing pad, then finish-up with PPP & top off with P21s.

For the record you can pick-up s100 carnauba on-line or at any Harley shop for 1/2 the price of P21s carnauba .... same thing.

**hammondc** · 10-20-2004, 10:20 PM

i`ll bought the ssr 2.5 and ssr 1 just in case. I figured another 12 bux wont kill me. Cheaper that way so I dont pay shipping twice. Thanx guys

**ACE** · 10-24-2004, 08:55 PM

If you don`t have many swirls, I would just go with the SSR1 and save the 2.5 for when you need it. I just used SSR2 on dark blue with a white polishing pad and I was able to go right over it with a sealer. I guess you can always go for a more refined look by finishing up with SSR1 or Pro Polish, but hell, it`s before winter and I don`t feel like going that crazy.

**mtodde** · 10-24-2004, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by ACE

If you don`t have many swirls, I would just go with the SSR1 and save the 2.5 for when you need it. I just used SSR2 on dark blue with a white polishing pad and I was able to go right over it with a sealer. I guess you can always go for a more refined look by finishing up with SSR1 or Pro Polish, but hell, it`s before winter and I don`t feel like going that crazy.

Great point ACE! I just added to your reputation points, LOL.

It is always good to start with the least agressive product and pad and to work your way up. This way you don`t induce any new swirls while correcting problems. If you do have to use a more abrasive product and/or pad you should look to see if there are any swirls or micro marring that needs to be corrected before moving to a LSP. I have gone from 2.5 to EX in some cases and had to use a light polish like PwC before using a sealant or wax.