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Used the PC today for the 1st time!



Jay

Jay



Still waiting for my big order from Serious Performance, and really wanted to use the PC (Porter Cable) for the 1st time. So I used it with a few things I had in the cupboard.

Washed with NXT, then Meguiars #83 cleaner/polish, Meguiars step 2 polish and topped it off with NXT tech wax.

Ended up polishing it in the garage :)

And the result is.................

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/JasonJeavons/pcd182001.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/JasonJeavons/pcd182002.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/JasonJeavons/pcd182003.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/JasonJeavons/pcd182006.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/JasonJeavons/pcd182005.jpg

:D Well Chuffed!
 
Brazo

Brazo



Looking great mate, though using #83 w/o #80 can create a matt finish, DC2 will impart a shine but only temporary as it doesnt cut.

I really notice a difference when I use #83 as it removes scartches but dulls the paintwork. However if you work it for long enough on say speed 6 the diminishing abrasives will break down and theres no need for #80:D
 
Jay

Jay



Cool cheers for the tip! Still waiting for the #80 to arrive along with everything else.... :(
 
Jay

Jay



Yes very! Couldnt live without it now! :oops:

Trouble is my mom has seen how mint it is and asked if Id do hers tomorrow? he he hope it doesnt rain.
 
182_blue

182_blue



lol, glad your happy,wait till you get the #80 on, looks like you may have the mintest racing blue on the forum now :)
 
Jay

Jay



:eek: :D cheers Shaun!

Just a quick question what pads do you use for what?

I used Orange for the 83, Blue for step 2 polish and Green for Tech wax. Is that right? :oops:
 
Brazo

Brazo



Quote: Originally posted by jay on 07 May 2005

:eek: :D cheers Shaun!

Just a quick question what pads do you use for what?

I used Orange for the 83, Blue for step 2 polish and Green for Tech wax. Is that right? :oops:
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No, swap the green and the blue so your using blue for NXt and green for polish
 
Brazo

Brazo



Quote: Originally posted by ClioDude on 07 May 2005


how much are the PCs and where from??



How long do the batteries last??
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Check 182_blues post on buying the poter cable, the last part may give you some indication of how long the batteries last!
 
S

Simon172

  CTR EK9 turbo


shoiny shoiny!

Watch out, youve left the polisher, face-down on the floor! youl have dirt and alsorts of crap on it arrrggghhh
 
GR7

GR7

  Shiny red R32


Not keen on those bonnet stripes on the left side!! ;)

More like road marking lines!

Need to get rid of those orange bulbs too! :sick:
 
Jay

Jay



Quote: Originally posted by Simon172 on 08 May 2005
shoiny shoiny!Watch out, youve left the polisher, face-down on the floor! youl have dirt and alsorts of crap on it arrrggghhh
Calm down dear! lol theres no pad on there, I wouldnt do a silly thing like that :p
 
Jay

Jay



Quote: Originally posted by GR7 on 08 May 2005
Not keen on those bonnet stripes on the left side!! ;)More like road marking lines!Need to get rid of those orange bulbs too! :sick:


cheers glad you like it :p
 
182_blue

182_blue



Quote: Originally posted by Dave Cli02 on 07 May 2005

Good grief thats stunning! Just read the PC threads, think I may have to invest now. :D
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if anyone does want to buy let me know, i will talk you through it, and will help you out with a good discount, as i did with jay :D
 
182_blue

182_blue



Quote: Originally posted by jay on 08 May 2005


Quote: Originally posted by GR7 on 08 May 2005


Not keen on those bonnet stripes on the left side!! ;)

More like road marking lines!

Need to get rid of those orange bulbs too! :sick:
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cheers glad you like it :p



lol, ignore her, just wait till you get the proper polish, can you imagine the results you will get, it looks stunning under those light jay
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Jay

Jay



Quote: Originally posted by 182_blue on 08 May 2005
jay, orange is a cutting pad for #83, green is next one down for #80 /polishes etc, and blue is for wax

cheers just to double check how about the smaller yellow, white and blue ones?
 
182_blue

182_blue



the 4" are

yellow = cutting pad (like 6" orange)

white = polish pad (like 6" green)

blue = wax pad (like 6" blue)
 
Jay

Jay



Yeah cool, thats what I used them for. Just double checking because it isnt very clear on the packs.
 
182_blue

182_blue



no, its confusing coz the smaller pads are different to the bigger ones, lol i got them wrong way round first time because unlike the das pads the 4" pads all seem as firm as each other
 
Jay

Jay



yeah lol, I just guessed in the end. Tempted to give it another coat of NXT wax this morning...... :D
 
Jay

Jay



cool, ordered some P21s, Collinite 476s and Poorboys EX sealant, plus other waxes. Ill put up a list when it comes!

Do you reckon I should put another layer of NXT wax on, this morning?
 
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