Can You Damage Your Paint with the PC-7424XP?

When I was first learning tricks on polishing. one experienced detailer said. With these tools, what you put into the paint (micromarring) while taking defects out of the paint can be removed in a subsequent step so unless you drop the unit on the paint or burn through it (mostly a rotary issue), it is safe.

The secret is to put in as little marring as possible with the pad/polish to minimize the work needed in finishing step (to clean up the prior steo). This is the moral behind using the least aggressive method needed.

I can say a terry cloth applicator with a little passion behind it can do a lot more damage than a PC with a cutting pad. I learned this while trying to remove water spots from shower stall. Until I was able to get results with the terry applicator, did I appreciate the safeness of a PC even witha 4-in orange (LC) pad.

When I was first learning tricks on polishing. one experienced detailer said. With these tools, what you put into the paint (micromarring) while taking defects out of the paint can be removed in a subsequent step so unless you drop the unit on the paint or burn through it (mostly a rotary issue), it is safe.

 

The secret is to put in as little marring as possible with the pad/polish to minimize the work needed in finishing step (to clean up the prior steo). This is the moral behind using the least aggressive method needed.

 

I can say a terry cloth applicator with a little passion behind it can do a lot more damage than a PC with a cutting pad. I learned this while trying to remove water spots from shower stall. Until I was able to get results with the terry applicator, did I appreciate the safeness of a PC even witha 4-in orange (LC) pad.

Yep, I wanted to make sure that I stressed this fact so that threads didn't start popping up because people went out and bought some Diamond Cut and used it on their cars. A buddy of mine melted a spot in the back bumper of his Corvette with that stuff. There ain't no fixing "melted!" You buy new parts after that fiasco!

great vid aj

Great info as usual AJ!

Another great A.J. production. BUT, that m bottle is going to get you in trouble!!!

Another great A.J. production. BUT, that m bottle is going to get you in trouble!!!

I needed a really harsh compound to get my point across. This proves just how safe SHR really is but at the same time, you have all seen the results that I have gotten with SHR on some really messed up finishes.

Remember?

Before SHR:

After SHR:

No need to get more aggressive for most situations. I know that most of the folks here don't have paint looking this bad!

thats pretty sweet before and after shot. Great Video AJ.

Looks like it's time to start using my Porter Cable.

I purchased it approx. 4 months ago and haven't used it yet.

Your video's are a great resource tool for us to use.

Thanks for making them available!

Another great video, AJ.

thats pretty sweet before and after shot. Great Video AJ.

I did that with the PC and SHR. I hadn't even moved to the FMP yet.

Looks like it's time to start using my Porter Cable.

 

I purchased it approx. 4 months ago and haven't used it yet.

 

Your video's are a great resource tool for us to use.

 

Thanks for making them available!

You watched me at Carlisle using that puppy so you have first hand knowledge. You are not going to mess up anything and if you do, find me a good fishing spot in the ocean and I'll come visit. I wanna eat what I catch so make sure there is plenty Crisco in the kitchen!

From the looks of your car, you are not going to have to turn your PC up higher than 5. There is no need for you to work higher than that. Do you actually have any swirls?

There's no swirls on the vette however I bought the PC and Adams swirl and haze remover for my wife's daily driver.

I clayed her car now it's time to put the PC to work.

Thanks again for sharing your "Highly Polished" detailing skills

There's no swirls on the vette however I bought the PC and Adams swirl and haze remover for my wife's daily driver.

 

I clayed her car now it's time to put the PC to work.

 

Thanks again for sharing your "Highly Polished" detailing skills

Great. Keep us posted on your progress. Feel free to post some before and after shots, especially if you need some help.

A couple points, AJ.

1) you really need to do something about your garage ceiling. The reflection in the car is showing all the defects!

2) Next time the hot chick walks by, have her come in and be the camera person! A couple gratuitous leg shots never hurt ;-)

PS: What are your feelings about the Meguire's G110?

... PS: What are your feelings about the Meguire's G110?

It, like any professional product has its place in the arsenal of a professional detailer. For the weekend warrior, it is overkill. Unknowing novices would be cutting all the clear coat off their car and wouldn't realize it until too late.

As for that ceiling, fat chance! I seldom look up because I'm busy staring at my car! The ladies on the other hand are frequently posted. You just haven't been looking in the right threads!

AJ great video but I still wouldn't have let something like DC touch your paint with a yellow pad like that!

FMP will take out pretty serious compound hazing though!

You are the master AJ!!

Great advice.

Amen AJ....your method is the best so far:cheers:

Great video's as usual AJ.

So, when will the large yellow pad be available separately?

Great video's as usual AJ.

 

So, when will the large yellow pad be available separately?

As soon as you call Ashely.

Ah, so they are available, just not on the site yet. Good to know.

As soon as you call Ashely.

Sounds like a plan to me.

Sounds like a plan to me.

Oh yeah gigidy!! lol jp:lol::lol:

want to say thanks aj for all the vid's and this one really got me set on getting a pc.after a few days reading and watching lots of videos and all the new things i have ordered .I have a new look on detailing and steps i need to take.

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Jake

want to say thanks aj for all the vid's and this one really got me set on getting a pc.after a few days reading and watching lots of videos and all the new things i have ordered .I have a new look on detailing and steps i need to take.

Thanks again AJ and AF<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com<img src=" /><o:p></o:p>

 

Jake

Glad I could assist on you catching the bug Jake! You'll never look at detailing the same.

:king:AJ great video, thanks man:cheers: