Can the dust from a polish scratch...??

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Hey guys I'm currently detailing a black MB C230 and was wondering if polishing on top of "polish dust" will create any marring??



I'm using Menzerna IP and FP
 
Yes it can, but it depends on a lot of things (the polish, the paint, the pressure, lots of things...).



To play it safe, these days I often mist on some #34 before I wipe just to play it safe.
 
Usually it’s so slick you can blow it off with compressed air – (although that’s pretty presumptuous of me to expect you to have an air compressor, sorry.) I guess I’d hose down the car if I couldn’t blow it off. If that’s not an option, maybe get a duster or fine hair brush (boar’s hair) and use that instead. Just don’t press hard, use more of a sweeping motion.

Hope this helps.
 
When I do polish so much, all the dust gets stuck in areas that's hard to reach, so usually I end up doing a quick wash before applying my LSP.
 
Yeah, polishing dust can mess you up. (don't ask how I know :o ). I'm so anal about making sure there is nothing on the paint, I IPA wipe every panel right before I polish it. Everytime. Not only does it guarentee a contaminant free surface, it also helps to expose any defects.
 
Depends on the dust.



I know I was beta testing a couple different compounds (which used razor sharp abrasives) and they would dust in seconds. The "dust" was the abrasive meduim which was comming out of suspension, with out being broken down. Wiping this dust off dry would greatly marr the paint's surface.
 
TH0001 said:
Depends on the dust.



I know I was beta testing a couple different compounds (which used razor sharp abrasives) and they would dust in seconds. The "dust" was the abrasive meduim which was comming out of suspension, with out being broken down. Wiping this dust off dry would greatly marr the paint's surface.
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Ok, so how did you deal with the situation....?



Wet wipe down, more polishing, compressed air, a re-wash...?
 
Dave1 said:
Ok, so how did you deal with the situation....?



Wet wipe down, more polishing, compressed air, a re-wash...?
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When I recon BMW's, I clean the paint surface after each process (compounding especially). Weather permitting, I powerwash the car to remove dust and excess product from body seams. If the weather is awful (typical midwest stuff), I use compressed air, then ONR in the shop. There are enough lubricants in ONR to safely remove grit. And, I always use fresh, clean mf towels.



Man, oh man, have I learned not to wipe off compound grit dry....that just re-introduces scratches and I've done my share of re-do's.



Toto
 
Totoland Mach said:
When I recon BMW's, I clean the paint surface after each process (compounding especially). Weather permitting, I powerwash the car to remove dust and excess product from body seams. If the weather is awful (typical midwest stuff), I use compressed air, then ONR in the shop. There are enough lubricants in ONR to safely remove grit. And, I always use fresh, clean mf towels.



Man, oh man, have I learned not to wipe off compound grit dry....that just re-introduces scratches and I've done my share of re-do's.



Toto
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Thanks Toto.....:xyxthumbs
 
Totoland Mach- Heh heh, I must think of you every time I reach for that ONR :D That idea sure is great when the #34 isn't the right stuff for the job :xyxthumbs



I also think of you when I wish I could pressure wash 'em without getting water all over everything :grinno:



Saintlysins said:
... you can blow it off with compressed air..[or] get a ..fine hair brush (boar’s hair) ..
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Some potential issues from that:



I use some heavy-dusting products (3M PI-III and 1Z consumer lines) and I don't want to blow that [stuff] all over the shop and all my BHBs can be scratch machines unless they're soaked in some liquid to soften 'em up.



Just some food for thought...
 
You’re right “Accumulator� ... (maybe to be renamed “Accurate� :think2 ) ... as the thread has changed from its original statement of a “polish dust� to every type of ‘compound and polish slag’.

My definition of terms (hence my reply posts) are sometimes too specific. People like you who ‘acclimate’ (another possible renaming for you ;) ), to answers as the thread starts to include a broader scope of answers are what makes this site so useful for so many.

Now I can't stop thinking of other possible 'Accu' names ... geeesh! :dig
 
SaintlySins- Heh heh...well, it's always a judgment call when it comes to the general vs. the specific.



In hindsight my post reads almost boderline contentious, glad you didn't take it the wrong way... I didn't mean it as some big :nono or anything.



I just had visions of dust-storms from my 3M 05937 or my 1Z PP engulfing everything in the shop, and people are always saying how they take dry brushes to paint without problems but every time I try that I scratch things up something awful.
 
Accumulator said:
SaintlySins- Heh heh...well, it's always a judgment call when it comes to the general vs. the specific.



In hindsight my post reads almost boderline contentious, glad you didn't take it the wrong way... I didn't mean it as some big :nono or anything.



I just had visions of dust-storms from my 3M 05937 or my 1Z PP engulfing everything in the shop, and people are always saying how they take dry brushes to paint without problems but every time I try that I scratch things up something awful.
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Accumulator, you could never come across that way. I think anyone that reads this forum with any regularity knows you as being very knowledgable, and as polite as they come. Almost painfully so. ;) You're also one of the very best resources on this board. I try and be the loud mouth PITA just to offset you a little bit. ;)
 
Well last time I used Megs #80 and got some sling it was really hard to get of. That polish is too watery which makes it sling too easily and really gums up and leaves a mess. PB polishes are so easy to use compared to that. Don't understand why so many like it?
 
With the time I've invested reading and posting on this forum, "Accumulator" would almost have to drive to Jersey and slap me in the head with a keyboard before I'm going to take offense at something he's typed. Few people have my respect and honor on this forum like he gets from me. :bow

I agree with "SuperBee354" in regards to his politeness - there's moments when I want to take action at some snide remarks someone's cast at him or his post, yet he just seems to let it roll off his back. I'd hate to be the one he does release all his angst and anger on! :furious:

Although ... you know what they say ... those who are always nice are the ones to fear the most. :bat
 
Mark77- Yeah, I just finished posting some advice *against* using #80 by rotary...great stuff, but not always the right product for every application and I don't care for it with the rotary.



SuperBee364 & SaintlySins- Heh heh heh, oh you guys...OK, enough of all that :o



And, heh heh, yeah...I've known enough, uhm...serious people...in real life that I usually don't get too worked up about online jibbah-jabbah (as Mr. T would put it).



Gotta go polish my halo :chuckle:
 
Accumulator said:
Mark77- Yeah, I just finished posting some advice *against* using #80 by rotary...great stuff, but not always the right product for every application and I don't care for it with the rotary.



SuperBee364 & SaintlySins- Heh heh heh, oh you guys...OK, enough of all that :o



And, heh heh, yeah...I've known enough, uhm...serious people...in real life that I usually don't get too worked up about online jibbah-jabbah (as Mr. T would put it).



Gotta go polish my halo :chuckle:
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Careful not to swirl it. :bigups
 
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