Paint Condition | Wet Sanding | Cleaning | Polishing |
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New car prep or fine wheel marks | -- | -- | Swirl Free Polish (M-82) W-6000 Pad for DA polishers |
Swirl marks, chemical spotting or light oxidation | -- | -- | Swirl Free Polish (M-83) W-9000 Finishing Pad |
Overspray or medium oxidation | -- | Heavy-Cut Cleaner (M-85) W-7000 Cutting Pad | Swirl Remover (M-82) W-9000 Finishing Pad |
Heavy oxidation or minor acid rain pitting | -- | Compound Power Cleaner (M-84) W-4000 Cutting Pad | Swirl Free Polish (M-82) W-6000 Finishing Pad |
Dust nibs | 2000 Grade Unigrit Sanding Block | Compound Power Cleaner (M-84) W-7000 Cutting Pad | Swirl Free Polish (M-2) W-9000 Finishing Pad |
Minor scratches or acid rain pitting | 2000 Grade Unigrit Sanding Paper | Compound Power Cleaner (M-84) W-7000 Cutting Pad | Swirl Free Polish (M-2) W-9000 Finishing Pad |
Major runs or sags | 1500 Grade Unigrit Sanding Block | Compound Power Cleaner (M-84) W-7000 Cutting Pad | Swirl Free Polish (M-2) W-6000 Pad for DA Polishers |
Major orange peel or acid rain pitting | 1500 Grade Unigrit Sanding Paper | Compound Power Cleaner (M-84) W-7000 Cutting Pad | Swirl Free Polish (M-2) W-6000 Pad for DA Polishers |
Need for protection | -- | -- | Quick Detailer (M-6601) will provide protection without streaking. Contains the mildest of cleaners which will insure even application of polish. |