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japjet

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greetings all



this is my first post on autopia so be kind.

i own a 2003 premium white pearl Honda accord euro ( Acua Tsx) with a few swirls, scratches and one or two paint chips your usual daily driver stuff, other than that is in pretty good shape.



after reading many of your articles i have decided to take the next step in serious detailing and buy a porter cable 7424, however i am still confused on the product and pad combo's, what products in which order etc etc, i am looking at spending $300 -

$400 on a full exterior kit incl the porter cable, pads and full product line the get the richest , glossy paint work possible ( now your all laughing because i have a white car , why did i buy white :mad: ) so if you could out of all your vast experience tell me the best products and pads for my situation and in what order i should use them in



Thanking you all in advance for your help

regards Cameron



one final thing i would like to tell you all how lucky you all are in the states and other parts of the world, currently here in australia we are in the middle of a drought and have water restrictions which basically means it is illegal to wash your car so consider yourselfs lucky ( and feel sorry for all the car Enthusiasts down under)



Cheers guys,
 
Hi Cameron, :welcome to Autopia!



The first thing you’ll need to use a Porter-Cable 7424/7335/7336/G100 is a voltage converter. It only comes set up for 120V. A search for transformer or 230V or something like that should get you to the discussions about what the guys in non-120V countries are using.



The other option would be to use a similar machine from some other manufacturer. There have been discussions amongst your fellow Ozzies on that subject too.



If you‘re stuck with wash restrictions a white car is a blessing. Personally, I love the look of a really glossy white car.



For product and pads everybody has their own favorites. Generally you want at least a couple different grades of cutting polishes and enough pads to have one for each product plus a spare or two.



I mostly use Meguiar’s products. In your situation I’d start out with #83 Dual Action Cleaner/Polish, #80 Speed Glaze and maybe either #82 Swirl Free Polish or #9 Swirl Remover. Three to five W8006 polishing pads should cover those. Then you’ll want a couple W9006 finishing pads for waxing.



If you do use Meg’s pads be aware that they’re designed to work with a 5� (125mm) backing plate. Most PC dealers sell them. Some include them in their polishing kits.





PC.
 
the other pc said:
The other option would be to use a similar machine from some other manufacturer. There have been discussions amongst your fellow Ozzies on that subject too.
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There are other polishing machine like PC?? Could you name one? I ask because a PC cost a lot for non USA country (shipping, 240 converter, taxes and so on.)
 
Cyclo makes a 240v machine I think - its like a PC on steriods.



As far as white cars go, its hard to beat the optimum kit - Optimum Compound on an orange pad for swirls, Optimum Polish on a white pad for finishing, and Optimum Poli-seal on a black or blue pad for protection and added gloss. Top it off with Optimum Spray Wax at every wash and you'll be golden - I used that exact combo on a white 650i this weekend and it really impressed me.
 
Has any one heard anything about the blackfire product range good or bad ?



found this for $299 looks very interesting



This Wet-Ice over Fire Reference Shine Kit includes:



Porter Cable 7424 Machine Polisher

Flexible, 6 inch, hook-and-loop backing plate

One 6-1/2 inch, CCS Technology, White Polishing Pad

Two 4 oz. bars of BLACKFIRE PolyClay

16 oz. of BLACKFIRE Clay Lubricant

16 oz. BLACKFIRE Gloss Enhancing Polish

One Microfiber Applicator Pad

Three Microfiber Clay & Polish Buffing Cloths

Clay application instructions

16 oz.BLACKFIRE All Finish Paint Protection

7 oz. BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond, Ivory Carnauba Paste Wax

14 oz. aerosol, Ivory Carnauba Spray Cleaner Wax

Two Concours Foam Applicator Pads

Two Perfect Shine Microfiber Final Buff Cloths

Ice over Fire Application Instructions

One 6-1/2 inch, CCS Technology Red, Concours Finishing Pad

One additional 6-1/2 inch, CCS Technology White Polishing Pad

16 oz. BLACKFIRE Gloss Shampoo





Thanks all for the advice about the converter i would have never thought of that, i have seen a Bosch random orbital buffer on an australian car detailing site Welcome to Waxit.com.au has any one had any experience with this? i just want a porter cable every one is raving about them



thanks for all your help and replys guys
 
japjet said:
one final thing i would like to tell you all how lucky you all are in the states and other parts of the world, currently here in australia we are in the middle of a drought and have water restrictions which basically means it is illegal to wash your car so consider yourselfs lucky ( and feel sorry for all the car Enthusiasts down under)
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We have water restrictions here too, for a few weeks every summer. I'm surprised noone has sugggested ONR (optimum no rinse) . It'll allow you to wash a lightly-dirtied car without a hose. I thought it was one of those snake oil products, until I used it...



*edit* Ive had good luck on your color white with the EX-P/Natty's Blue combo.
 
We are on the same boat.....

PWP TSX ftw....

VM --> EX-P --> Natty's blue is awesome.....



anyone has a PC video that shows how they detail around the door handle or/and non flat surface? how about A-pillar area?

How much area do I actually need to tape off?
 
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