Need a starters "kit"

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o2man98

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I have searched but still am not sure on the best route to go. Sorry.



I have a PC that is new and never used.



I need:

Pads

Polish

Wax

and anything else essential to a first timer.



Can you recommend a good "setup" of pads and chemicals for me to go with. I will be using it on a 2002 Silverado (White) and a 2005 Saab 92x (Silver Metallic). Both of which have had little attention and the Silverado has been kept outside for a few years now.



I am trying to stay around $150 but a little more is OK. I am most concerned with lifetime of the finish and not so much the beauty of the shine.



Thanks

Ken
 
I feel that the edge 2000 system with 4 inch orange pads are the way to go. I do use the 6 inch pads in blue and white though. Seems to work pretty good for me.
 
If I was starting all over, I would go with 5.5" pads.......2 Orange, white and a finishing pad.....

Probably the Optimum line, real user friendly for folks just starting out.......

Sealanst are up to you, very subjective to ease of use, and looks. My fav is still Four Star UPP......
 
I'd get 4" pads too. Orange cutting pads, green (Cyclo brand) or white (other brands) polishing pads, and *maybe* some finishing pads if you want to do the LSP by machine.



Polishes: 1Z is the most user-friendly stuff I've ever tried (and that's saying something) and it's quite effective. It's my only suggestion even though I have scads of stuff from other companies on the shelf for comparison. Sources: Welcome to Exceldetail.com! or Aloha & Welcome to Our Oasis for All Your Auto Detailing, Auto Detailing Supplies, Auto Detailing Equipment, Auto Detailing Products, & Auto Detailing Accessories for all your Automobile Detailing



I'd simply get one can of 1Z Paint Polish and see how that works. It might be too mild for the worst RIDS/etc. but it's incredibly user-friendly and finishes out pretty nice on silver and white.



Eh..on second thought that *will* be too mild for the hard clear on an neglected GM truck, but I dunno how serious you want to get with that one. If you *do* want to be able to handle anything, get some 1Z Pasta Intensiv and an even smaller backing plate that'll allow the use of 3.5: LC PFW pads. That combo can remove anything that's safe to remove. Used with the foam pads, the Pasta Intensiv can do some impressive work, but it won't be the same as with the PFW pads.



Note that the 1Z PP leaves wax behind, so you can wait and wax after the next wash if you're tuckered out from all the polishing (not unlikely).



I'd use Collinite wax on both. The 845 Insulator Wax is a thick liquid that's easy to use, the 476S is a hard paste that lasts longer. Both bead and shed dirt incredibly well, and provide super protection against bird bombs/etc.
 
I'd echo the Optimum line - great stuff and very intuitive in their use. I'd also recommend 4" pads - at least for the heavy work. I really like the LC orange 4" pad - it's become my workhorse. I'll also agree with Patrick one more time on Four Star UPP. I love it, love it, love it! It's been my go-to for over four years now. On a finish with any pearl or metallic content you can apply two light coats and admire the durability. On dark colors or those without flakes, top it with carnauba (Poorboy's Natty's is a great inexpensive option) and be happy.
 
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