Starting Out for Swirl/Water Spot Removal

[pakman134]

Hey guys, new to detailing, I’ve actually been reading the forums and doing a ton of searches but I was just making sure if you could make any final recommendations or changes to my list. I just wanted to get some swirls out of my dark blue Scion tC. The swirls aren’t horrible but under direct sunlight they show pretty good. There are also a few water spots on the hood that I couldn’t get out with ScratchX.



I just purchased a PC 7336 from Lowes. From what I’ve read, this is the list that I’ve complied. I’m trying to stay on as small of a budget possible. I haven’t bought anything yet other than the PC so I’m open to any suggestions.



Should I go with 6" or 5� Lake Country backing plate? It seems like it doesn’t really matter from what I’ve read.



One 6.5" orange pad (Lake Country)

One 6.5" white pad (Lake Country)

One 6.5� gray/black pad (Lake Country)



Optimum Polish



I was thinking Poorboy’s Natty’s Blue for wax. I’ve been reading and I heard that I should use a sealant and then use this wax? Is this necessary?



I’ll probably buy a couple MF towels too.



Is there anything else that I need? I was thinking I would buy everything off www.danase.com and use the coupon code “hohoho� for the 15% off. I would appreciate the feedback. Thanks ahead of time!

 

[Accumulator]

pakman134- Welcome to Autopia!



Your plan oughta work as long as your paint isn't too hard (dunno, never did a Scion). IF it's really hard you might need a 4" pad setup.



I'd get the larger backing plate, less chance of the "cookie-cutter" effect on the back side of your pads, not that it was ever a real problem for me.



While I appreciate your desire to keep this affordable, I'd order *two* of each pad, if only because [stuff] happens.



I wouldn't consider a sealant mandatory, IMO you can do just fine with only a good wax. I like Collinite for its durability, but plenty of people really like the Natty's.



Danase is a good choice, very good to do business with.