Applying POXY

[pwaug]

What speed on a Groits DA is recommended for applying POXY????

 

[Tru_Shine]

its really not that crucial...... 4-5 on average and you will be fine, no matter what you are doing. waxing or cutting

spead on four, polish or wax on 5

 

[wascallyrabbit]

i usually apply it around 1-2. just play around with the speeds to find out what you like.

 

[Thomas Dekany]

Try working it in, (any wax/lsp) instead of just spreading it. May give you longer protection. I use speed 3 or 4.

 

[Accumulator]

Try working it in, (any wax/lsp) instead of just spreading it. May give you longer protection...

It can help with looks and beading/sheeting performance too. Especially on paint that's not in perfect condition.

I use speed 3 or 4.

Is that Poxy-specific or how you do it with LSPs in general?



I'm more of a speed 4-4.5 guy for LSPs, as long as that doesn't result in any flash-off issues, but I don't want to cause issues if (might oughta just say "when" ) I try the Poxy.

 

[pwaug]

Thanks guys!! I tried a number of different speeds with the POXY and ended up settling on 3 with 5.5" pads and 2.5 with 4" pads. Thomas--I was glad to see you recommend working it in as I found myself making 3 or 4 passes on each section--partly because of old habits from applying LSPs by hand for so long and partly because I was using it as practice time with the GG DA since this was my first time using it for any length of time. I did forget to do all the passes in the same direction as suggested on the 3D video so I hope I didn't compromise looks or durability.



When I tried higher speeds the POXY seemed to be flashing but perhaps this was because I was doing so many passes.



I put the POXY on over an existing coat of DG105 applied in October and it gave my lighter metallic paint (VW GraniteGreen) a nice deep look and it did a great job of darkening the black plastic bits in the grill.



My 5.5" pads are 3Ds and my 4" are Buff and Shine and I must say (as a beginner) the Buff & Shines were a pleasure to use-- with the recessed Velcro I could get up close to my roof rack (car is a Passat Wagon) and mirrors without fear of causing any damage.

 

[Thomas Dekany]

That was POXY specific, but on the GG PC 4 is pretty good. Something like 1000 or other waxes, I may use speed 5



I am watching TopP's thread but in this weather under rain, 1000 lasts much longer.

It can help with looks and beading/sheeting performance too. Especially on paint that's not in perfect condition.





Is that Poxy-specific or how you do it with LSPs in general?



I'm more of a speed 4-4.5 guy for LSPs, as long as that doesn't result in any flash-off issues, but I don't want to cause issues if (might oughta just say "when" ) I try the Poxy.

 

[Accumulator]

That was POXY specific, but on the GG PC 4 is pretty good..

Thanks for the reply, and yeah, the GG does everything better at that speed than my old PCs, especially with a ~6" pad.

 

[pwaug]

When you say "work it in" do you mean use a slow arm speed or do you mean make multiple passes? Excuse the simple minded question, but applying LSPs with a GG DA is new to me.

 

[Woody Wax]

When you say "work it in" do you mean use a slow arm speed or do you mean make multiple passes? Excuse the simple minded question, but applying LSPs with a GG DA is new to me.

Without speaking for Thomas,



Both,



Time permitting I treat it like I’m using a finishing polish by slowing my arm and machine speed with 2-3 overlapping passes which ensures I have good even coverage and helps get Poxy into the pores of the paint for better bonding (Well that’s what I tell myself anyway  ) Although I do believe it helps with the finish and longevity.



Daniel

 

[pwaug]

Thanks!! I do appreciate your help!!