Hello,

I just got all my new detailing stuff in including a full set of Sonus and Klasse detailing products, as well a Porter Cable 7424 with several different pads. Tommorow I plan on doing a full detail starting with wash, then clay bar. What I had a question about is, would you guys recommend I go through the whole Sonus process (SFX-1 SFX-2 ect.) or is this excessive? My paint has some minor swirl marks and scratches. Also, I read in the manual that came with my set to pay close attention when using the porter cable because if you do not, you can burn through your paint. I am curious; is this true? Obviously I am going to be paying attention when I am using it, but when I purchased it, I was under the impression that it was not possible to burn through the paint with it. Hopefully someone can clarify for me, and possibly just give me a few things to look out for. I have already read all the stuff on Autopia too . Thanks for the help.

 

You probably won't need to use the whole line. I'd start with a medium polish (after wash/clay) and see if you've done the job. If not, try again or with something more abrasive.

Everything I've read is contrary to the claim that you can burn paint with a PC. Since it is random and orbital, it doesn't concentrate its energy on any one spot at a time, thus reducing heat and the likleyhood of burning the paint.

Is there someone out there who's burned paint with it? Probably - but I think you'd have to try pretty hard.

Let us know how it goes, and most importantly, try to post before and after pics!

mb

 

I finished up a little bit ago...Didn't have time snap any pictures but will do so tommorow. It looks amazing!

 

There is little threat with paint burn-though with the RO polisher, however, it can and does happen. Edges/curves are usually the culprits. Corners, rounded objects, door edges, edges between two seams, sharp body lines. All these areas have very little paint and clearcoat coving them so you need to be cautious with what abrasive product you are using, speed and pressure.

 

where are the pictures?

C

 

I'm so sorry, but I forgot to take them. Maybe I will snap a few later on tonight.