Redfireshaker06 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I picked up the SHR and FMP. Should I have got the revive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chewy Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Are you using a machine? The two you got plus machine wax will do JUST fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Redfireshaker06 Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Yes, I just got a PC. I will be using a different companies wet wax because I have a lot left over from my last detail. I just found out about this site and products last week. So I'm good? Whats 1 polishes advantage over the others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bigred vette Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 no the FMP is fine alone. actually its revive and SHR mixed with some added rouge to make the paint shine more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Redfireshaker06 Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 So by that. I could have saved the money on the SHR? lol Oh well, atleast I have it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chewy Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 No the SHR gives you more cutting power for the deeper scratches. Use it with the Orange pad at abpout 5-6000 OPM. Then the white pad with the MP. Grey with your wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jjwvette Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Whats your paint finish look like? That should tell you if you need revive or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Redfireshaker06 Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 Its a 3 year old mustang that gets garaged, so its not bad. But it does see the elements because its my DD. Light scratches and what I thought was water spots, but look like etching in the clear coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Adam Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 You have the right goods Brandon, no money wasted! Have you started detailing it yet? If not, take close-up and entire-car before and after photos. We are here to provide tips when you need one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Redfireshaker06 Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 Hello Adam, I just tried some spots today. The roof and the trunk lid. This coming friday I am going to do the whole car. Just used the polish today to try it out. I will get some before and afters then. Actually, I like the SHR. Removed water spots on the trunk lid and roof. Only thing left looks like etchings in the clear. I might not mess with that because I don't want to remove to much clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Adam Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Hello Adam, I just tried some spots today. The roof and the trunk lid. This coming friday I am going to do the whole car. Just used the polish today to try it out. I will get some before and afters then. Actually, I like the SHR. Removed water spots on the trunk lid and roof. Only thing left looks like etchings in the clear. I might not mess with that because I don't want to remove to much clear. Brandon, don't sweat removing the clear with a PC or by hand, it's going to be real tough to do. Take the Orange Swirl Killer Pad, and go very slow, applying substantial pressure with the S&HR, at 6K OPM's. Do a small area, and you'll be surprised at how much of the etching you can remove. Follow with the FMP on the same pad, also at 6K, and apply pressure. Switch then to the white pad, leave the machine at 6K, and use the FMP again. Remove with a towel, then PLEASE report back here with your findings. If possible take before and after photos, close-up! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bigred vette Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Hello Adam, I just tried some spots today. The roof and the trunk lid. This coming friday I am going to do the whole car. Just used the polish today to try it out. I will get some before and afters then. Actually, I like the SHR. Removed water spots on the trunk lid and roof. Only thing left looks like etchings in the clear. I might not mess with that because I don't want to remove to much clear. Don't worry, you won't be doing any damage or serious removal of the clear, just get a damp orange pad, some SHR and put the machine to 5 or 6 opms. Get on a stool or step ladder so you can get enough pressure on the roof and just move very slowly back and forth, up and down. EDIT: Adam got it before me lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Redfireshaker06 Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thanks Adam. The problem with putting to much pressure on the roof is you can feel it start to cave in. Not much support in the middle of the roof. But I'll do as much again as I can. Do I have to clean the pad before I put the FMP on the orange pad? I made the mistake of already cleaning both pads and its sure takes a while for them to dry. lol Im gonna go try and take some pics now. I might need more light outside. Its about to rain. But I'll try in the garage. Adam, I also sent you an email regarding something else. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Adam Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thanks Adam. The problem with putting to much pressure on the roof is you can feel it start to cave in. Not much support in the middle of the roof. But I'll do as much again as I can. Do I have to clean the pad before I put the FMP on the orange pad? I made the mistake of already cleaning both pads and its sure takes a while for them to dry. lol Im gonna go try and take some pics now. I might need more light outside. Its about to rain. But I'll try in the garage. Adam, I also sent you an email regarding something else. Thanks Ahh, completely understand on the caving-roof thing. Be careful! Well, ring out the pads, and if you don't have time for a natural dry, use a compressor to air blow them, then toss them in the dryer for 5-10 minutes. No need to clean between products, as the Swirl & Haze and Fine Machine Polish are complimentary, and work well together. Cool? Report back with your results, and don't kill yourself to take photos in the rain. If you can get close-ups of the etchings, that would be great. Have a great weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Redfireshaker06 Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 I tried to take photos in the garage. Didn't work, maybe I did fix most of them and they are just getting smaller so the camera won't pick them up lol. I'll try on our next sunny day here in Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Superdutytd Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I wouldn't really worry about cutting through your mustang's clear. The 05+ especially have a pretty decent clear coat on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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