SSR 2.5 question

hammondc

hammondc

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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.
 
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
 
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.
 
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
 
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.
 
ACE said:
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.
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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.
 
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