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<blockquote data-quote="TerminatoRS" data-source="post: 16429238" data-attributes="member: 195778"><p>Like many of you, I’d spent years doing everything by hand because I was too afraid to try using a DA. We’ve all heard the stories and there’s enough info out there to make your head spin. Which pad, which chemicals, how hard do I push, what RPM on the DA... Well, after seeing how my brother-in-law’s C5Z turned out, I grew ambitious. Bought a Torq 21mm throw DA that came with some products from Chemical Guys. My first time using the DA was on a neglected ‘04 F150 that serves as our shop mule at work. Great canvas for experimenting with the different pads and compounds plus it wouldn’t matter if I had a whoopsie or two. </p><p>Untreated side:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1643752[/ATTACH]</p><p>After some messing around:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1643753[/ATTACH]</p><p>I wasn’t shooting for perfection, but it was good practice and it’s a definite improvement.</p><p></p><p>Next up was my RS. I knew it needed to be clayed because I had gotten overspray on the hood and fender when I painted the patio furniture. I spent way too much time testing the Chemical Guys compounds on the hood and ended up going with Meguiar’s products as their compound seemed to give me more consistent results with less farting around. Here’s how she turned out:</p><p>Wash</p><p>Clay bar</p><p>Wash</p><p>Dry</p><p>Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound with Chemical Guys’ white hex pad at about medium speed (4300rpm)</p><p>Meguiar’s Ultimate Polish with their black finishing pad also medium speed </p><p>Meguiar’s Ultimate Wax with a different finishing pad at lowest speed setting (1800rpm)</p><p>Topped it off with Meguiar’s Hybrid Ceramic detailing spray just as a cherry on top and because the bottle was conveniently sitting in the right place at the right time lol</p><p></p><p>2016 with 32k miles. Been through two WI winters.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1643757[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1643758[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1643759[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Once the app quits fighting with me, I’ll add two more pics. </p><p>Considering how well everything turned out on a fairly bland color, I’m looking forward to solid results on Old Blue. If you’ve been on the fence about using a DA and/or the process in general, just go for it. Be patient, go slow, figure out your magic pad/speed/compound trio, and let her rip. It’s just like a good paint job; the best results come from good preparation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerminatoRS, post: 16429238, member: 195778"] Like many of you, I’d spent years doing everything by hand because I was too afraid to try using a DA. We’ve all heard the stories and there’s enough info out there to make your head spin. Which pad, which chemicals, how hard do I push, what RPM on the DA... Well, after seeing how my brother-in-law’s C5Z turned out, I grew ambitious. Bought a Torq 21mm throw DA that came with some products from Chemical Guys. My first time using the DA was on a neglected ‘04 F150 that serves as our shop mule at work. Great canvas for experimenting with the different pads and compounds plus it wouldn’t matter if I had a whoopsie or two. Untreated side: [ATTACH=full]1643752[/ATTACH] After some messing around: [ATTACH=full]1643753[/ATTACH] I wasn’t shooting for perfection, but it was good practice and it’s a definite improvement. Next up was my RS. I knew it needed to be clayed because I had gotten overspray on the hood and fender when I painted the patio furniture. I spent way too much time testing the Chemical Guys compounds on the hood and ended up going with Meguiar’s products as their compound seemed to give me more consistent results with less farting around. Here’s how she turned out: Wash Clay bar Wash Dry Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound with Chemical Guys’ white hex pad at about medium speed (4300rpm) Meguiar’s Ultimate Polish with their black finishing pad also medium speed Meguiar’s Ultimate Wax with a different finishing pad at lowest speed setting (1800rpm) Topped it off with Meguiar’s Hybrid Ceramic detailing spray just as a cherry on top and because the bottle was conveniently sitting in the right place at the right time lol 2016 with 32k miles. Been through two WI winters. [ATTACH=full]1643757[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1643758[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1643759[/ATTACH] Once the app quits fighting with me, I’ll add two more pics. Considering how well everything turned out on a fairly bland color, I’m looking forward to solid results on Old Blue. If you’ve been on the fence about using a DA and/or the process in general, just go for it. Be patient, go slow, figure out your magic pad/speed/compound trio, and let her rip. It’s just like a good paint job; the best results come from good preparation. [/QUOTE]
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