I think I'm going to get a PC

BDMBimmer · 08-20-2008, 11:52 AM

I have light swirls and wanted to get a PC. Are these the right steps to use:
1-use a Yellow pad with PO106ff
2-use a White pad with PO106fa or Menzerna Super Intensive polish

Is this enough? Do I need a Black pad with some other product to finish off?

Than apply my sealant/wax products.

Or am I totally off here.
Thanks

blakjack23 · 08-20-2008, 12:15 PM

106ff on a white pad should take care of minor swirling. You could use PO85 on a black/white pad after that but it isn't necessary.

If you have moderate swirling you would use SIP first, then 106ff, not the other way around like you have your steps listed.

BDMBimmer · 08-20-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by blakjack23

106ff on a white pad should take care of minor swirling. You could use PO85 on a black/white pad after that but it isn't necessary.

If you have moderate swirling you would use SIP first, then 106ff, not the other way around like you have your steps listed.

SIP on a Yellow, Orange or white? - if i have moderate swirling

Thanks

ChaneRZ · 08-20-2008, 03:03 PM

use the least aggressive method first and see if it removed the swirls. white pad first and if it didn't remove the swirls go to orange.

BDMBimmer · 08-20-2008, 03:32 PM

How often do you guys polish your cars with a machine? I'm thinking it can't be good to do it all the time.

ChaneRZ · 08-20-2008, 04:26 PM

twice a yr. try also pinnacle xmt 360 great product!

BDMBimmer · 08-20-2008, 08:49 PM

Thanks guys, I will let you know how it turns out. I have a couple of older cars that I can try out first so I don't ruin the BMW.

jermc68 · 08-20-2008, 09:21 PM

BDM, I too am in your shoes and found some really great vids on YouTube that detail the process of how to polish with the PC. I learn better when I can see how to do something rather than read it. Check it out, there's some awesome tips on there to help you when you do get the polisher. I did a search for PC 7424 and got tons of hits. If you do just a search for "polish", you'll get hits on cars from Poland, using a buffer, and other crap.

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blakjack23 Major 37 Rep 1,074 Posts Drives: like a bat out of hell Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (3) Garage List '06 325i [0.00]	106ff on a white pad should take care of minor swirling. You could use PO85 on a black/white pad after that but it isn't necessary. If you have moderate swirling you would use SIP first, then 106ff, not the other way around like you have your steps listed. __________________ '06 325i - AT (bite me!) - Jet Black - Black leatherette - Aluminum Trim - Blacklines - 189's - M3 Spoiler
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ChaneRZ If You Aint First, You're last !!! 106 Rep 2,508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i, 01 Honda Prelude Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	use the least aggressive method first and see if it removed the swirls. white pad first and if it didn't remove the swirls go to orange. __________________ 08 BMW BSM 335i 6MT (Sports, Premium, NAV, PDC, AS, IPOD, HD Radio, Rear Sunshade, OEM Alarm) Angel iBright V3, Luminics Fog Bulb, Turbo Tuner, K&N Drop in Filter, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Pedals, Vorsteiner CF Front Lip, and CF Rear Diffuser. Ordered:08/25/07 Started: 09/09/07 Finished: 09/14/07 On Ship: 09/15/07 Arrived: 10/08/07 Delivered: 10/10/07
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BDMBimmer First Lieutenant 19 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 2008 3 series Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	How often do you guys polish your cars with a machine? I'm thinking it can't be good to do it all the time.
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ChaneRZ If You Aint First, You're last !!! 106 Rep 2,508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 335i, 01 Honda Prelude Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California iTrader: (0)	twice a yr. try also pinnacle xmt 360 great product! __________________ 08 BMW BSM 335i 6MT (Sports, Premium, NAV, PDC, AS, IPOD, HD Radio, Rear Sunshade, OEM Alarm) Angel iBright V3, Luminics Fog Bulb, Turbo Tuner, K&N Drop in Filter, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Pedals, Vorsteiner CF Front Lip, and CF Rear Diffuser. Ordered:08/25/07 Started: 09/09/07 Finished: 09/14/07 On Ship: 09/15/07 Arrived: 10/08/07 Delivered: 10/10/07
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BDMBimmer First Lieutenant 19 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 2008 3 series Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Thanks guys, I will let you know how it turns out. I have a couple of older cars that I can try out first so I don't ruin the BMW.
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jermc68 Trogdor strikes again! 0 Rep 73 Posts Drives: '06 Arctic Metallic 330i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Panhandle iTrader: (0)	BDM, I too am in your shoes and found some really great vids on YouTube that detail the process of how to polish with the PC. I learn better when I can see how to do something rather than read it. Check it out, there's some awesome tips on there to help you when you do get the polisher. I did a search for PC 7424 and got tons of hits. If you do just a search for "polish", you'll get hits on cars from Poland, using a buffer, and other crap.
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