Any real benefit of getting HD Adapt?

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Nav45

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Hello,

I've been detailing (paint correcting, etc) my car for the past 3 or so months now. I've been using Meguiar's Ultimate Compound and HD Polish. I've been happy with the results from these two products but I'm wondering about HD Adapt. Part of this is because I want something slightly more aggressive than HD Polish but less aggressive than UC. Other reason is I just want to try a new product such as this.

I'm also going to be doing some additional cars with light scratches in them so I'm wondering if I should keep it simple by sticking with UC or get Adapt.

From what I understand, Adapt is a cutting polish that "finishes real well." I guess that means a finishing polish won't be needed afterwards but I'm not really concerned about this part. I will use a finishing polish regardless.

Since my car supposedly has soft paint/clearcoat, I'm hesitant to keep using Ultimate Compound. It's a 2008 Mazda 3. I figure if I really needed some extra ability to remove stubborn scratches, Adapt might be "safer" than UC but who knows. Some parts of the car seem to have deeper scratches that are difficult to remove but I'm hesitant to keep on using UC. For example, the rear bumper was full of stubborn scratches that UC seems to have ultimately removed for the most part but it took many passes. Removing too much clearcoat is not what I want to do but it's not easy to tell.

Appreciate any feedback.
 
The Guz said:
Have you tried using HD polish with a more aggressive pad?
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I used HD Polish a few times with an orange Buff N Shine pad and I didn't get all the scratches out. To be honest, this was a few months ago and maybe I'm wrong but I think I've gotten slightly better at polishing now. For future polishing needs, I will try the HD Polish with a aggressive pad (orange) a few times first. Thanks.

MooreImpressive said:
right. change up the pad and/or speed of machine. no reason at all to buy something else.
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Ah ok. I usually don't go past speed 5 on my DA. I might try some different ways then. I've learned to use the least aggressive approach first and then move up. Thanks.

I'm basically done with polishing my car for now but I'm going to be doing cars that are full of scratches (mostly marring type).
 
Adapt is a bit more aggressive than polish and a one stepper type of product. If you want more cutting power without going all the way to a compound, then it would be a good choice. If not, stick with the Polish and a cutting compound when needed.
 
What exactly is the process you are using ?
You mention speed-5, how much downward pressure are you using?
How much pad rotation are you getting ?

If I ever use a D/A for anything, I run it full speed to get as much pad rotation I can get balanced with as much pressure I can exert, to not slow down the pad rotation too much..

It is almost the same process with my Makita 9227C - a lot of pressure, but not as much speed because I dont need or want stuff flying everywhere and the product drying too quickly..
All products need to be worked long enough for them to do all they are capable of doing - otherwise it is a waste of time and product..

I have the best results with keeping the product moist enough for it to go through its entire cycle, then, use the pad to further refine the area, and clean up all the remaining product, etc., off the paintwork..
There is less to clean up at the end of the work on that part of the panel, fender, etc.,..
Dan F
 
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