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I've used all these same arguments with my friend and it doesn't help. The answer is in the first part of the article, the Holy Spirit and unless the Holy Spirit is working in their lives and they choose to listen then you might as well be talking to yourself.

The last time I was with my SSPX friend I actually came home and googled her main points and word for word they were from articles in the Remnant...NOT the Bible, Not the early fathers, Not the Magisterium, Not Tradition, and Not the Baltimore Catechism.

I agree fully. I thank God that I was able to see the light after being in a cult for three years (I will soon post my experiences in this cult from a psychological point of view).
With what you said in mind, I wrote in my article the paragraph:
St. James wrote: “Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one converts him, let him know, that he who converts the sinner from the error of his ways shall save his soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins” (Jms 5:19-20; Ex 33:7-9; Mt 18:15-17). I think this is why I have written this article. But I fear that those already in the traditionalist groups will have a very difficult time seeing the light which is also the experience of those in the cults in general.(33) Dialogue with sectarian groups is almost nonexistent. Without the grace of finally being able to see the whole situation from the proper point of view, it is virtually impossible to interpret the events in the Church properly. I hope this article reaches those tempted to enter such groups before it is too late. I hope and pray also that concerned Catholic pastors might more diligently offer and attempt to fulfill the needs and desires of those in their flock that might be tempted to seek these longings in a group outside the Church.
For our friends and loved ones in such groups I think the only thing we can do is pray and offer sacrifices for them!