Need advice on detailing

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longarm

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Ok, I have now recieved all I need (I hope) for my detailing needs. I have a 2003 Black Ford Focus (Centennial Model) that has lots of swirl marks all over it. They aren't deep, just surface from what I know of swirl marks. You can't see them unless the sun is shining right on them and you view them from the right angle. I'm sorry I don't have any pictures of the swirl marks. I've taken pretty good care of it, to include putting the Teflon base Sealent that the dealership uses on the paint last Oct. However, I used the cheap MF Towels to remove wax and QD from the local auto store and stuff like that because I was not properly educated until I found this awsome place. It still beads and shines pretty good. My question's are, which pads do I use for what and what speeds on my new PC 7336 do I use these pads on. :confused: I'll include what I have to work with. From what I've read, one would use different pads with different products on different PC speeds. I want to remove the swirl marks and make her shine like a show car. Any help my fellow Autopians can provide would be most greatly appreciated. My car and I will thank you. Thanks in advance. Below is a list of what I have to work with. :xyxthumbs



- PC Model 7336 with 2 Sonüs Dual-Action System Pad Kits

- QEW with 100% Wool mits from Autopia x2

- Pinnacle Clay Bars x3 with Pinnacle Clay Lubricant

- BLACKFIRE Gloss Enhancing Polish

- BLACKFIRE All Finish Paint Protection

- BLACKFIRE Deep Gloss Spray

- Meguire's #9 Swirl Remover

- Viking Microfiber Drying Towel x2

- Purple Passion Drying Towel

- Concours Buffing Towel x2

- Sonüs Der Wunder Buffing Towel x2

- Blue Perl microfiber applicator pads x4

- Handi-Grip Foam Applicators x3

- Detailing Brush 2 headed
 
If you say you have swirlmarks all over, then i'm willing to bet that you need something stronger than #9. You can try using a cutting pad with #9 and then step down to #9/polishing pad if necessary, but I'm almost positive that won't satisfy you. You might want to consider getting meguiar's #83 DACP and try it first with a polishing pad, stepping up to dacp/cuttingpad if necessary.
 
(Somebody moved my thread.):nixweiss



I called around today and nobody sells DACP. I even tried an auotomotive paint supply store. Can anyone else recommend something better than #9? Also, what speeds should I be using swirl remover on?
 
How about this: What products lines DO places sell around there?



You might have to just order some DACP or a similar product online.
 
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