Correct Technique with UNO??

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pwaug

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I think I've read every post regarding using UNO correctly and am about to try it out later this week. I'm new to machine polishing and will be using a GG6 with a 5" backing plate and 5.5" Buff and Shine Orange, Green and Red pads (I believe these are the same foam as 3D pads without the black interface.) Would appreciate any advice or comments on these steps:



Work an area about 20 inches by 20 inches.



With an Orange pad apply 3 pea sized drops of UNO

Work into the area at speed 3 with a couple of passes

Move up to speed 5 (is speed 6 too high on a GG6?) and do 4-6 slow, overlapping passes with 15-20 lbs pressure

Decrease speed to 3 and make 2 slow overlapping passes with light pressure to finish off



For the next 20" X 20" section apply 2 pea sized drops of UNO and repeat above steps--clean the pad with a cotton towel every 1 or 2 panels.



If a second step is needed to finish off:

With a green pad apply 3 pea sized drops of UNO

Work into the area on speed 3 with a couple of passes

Move to speed 5 (or should it be slower for finishing?) and do 4-6 slow, overlapping passes with medium pressure

Decrease to speed 3 for 2 more passes at light pressure.



If starting with a green pad do you use a high speed as with an orange pad??



I also have orange and green 4 inch pads and a 3.5" backing plate. When using the 4" pads do you use less speed, less pressure or just fewer passes?



Comments and advice appreciated!!!!!
 
Sounds like your technique should be is fine. Don't use too much product. 3-4 drops is all that is needed. And don't overwork it. Between passes clean you pad. UNO likes higher speeds for cutting regardless of pad choice. If the paint is finicky, clean the pad, apply a tiny bit of product and work it firm and slow.



Let us know how it works or if you have any more questions.
 
As David said,



Your process looks fine on paper, different paints and pads will react differently so you may find yourself adjusting the pressure and speed as you work in order to get the best result, so don’t get to hung up on having the speed dial exactly at 5 etc. Work a section, evaluate and adjust.



Most importantly enjoy :2thumbs:



Cheers Daniel
 
David Fermani said:
Sounds like your technique should be is fine. Don't use too much product. 3-4 drops is all that is needed. And don't overwork it. Between passes clean you pad. UNO likes higher speeds for cutting regardless of pad choice. If the paint is finicky, clean the pad, apply a tiny bit of product and work it firm and slow.



Let us know how it works or if you have any more questions.
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I wanna say it is one of the nicest finishing type solo polish for me. Ill do some 1400- 1800 polishingW/ OPTIMUM DETALER and bring it back down a bit. Also it has worked great for 3" pads. I've had some cars to do with it. Very nice *POLISH* V4 UNO



IS There any advantages to using it for cutting???? Ive Noticed it takes too long to cut unless i press down on buffer.
 
Nik - you are using too much UNO, if it takes too long.



The other side of the hood was done first. This is the amount I used to do this side and this was too much. While I used a GG PC and PFW on speed 6 in this case, using a rotary for the same area would require about this much UNO



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thomasdekany said:
Nik - you are using too much UNO, if it takes too long.



The other side of the hood was done first. This is the amount I used to do this side and this was too much. While I used a GG PC and PFW on speed 6 in this case, using a rotary for the same area would require about this much UNO



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Can't ask for more than that Thomas. Thanks!

Man, it takes so little.
 
Wow that is what i would expect for polishing but as far as cutting> I would have to break down your working section into thirds and use that much in a third of that whole section Without a wetting aid to get the most of abrasive ability out of it.

I think I was expecting it to have high compounding results- But i really have to push on it to take a light scratch out
 
UNO loves high rpms. Uno is an excellent compound. Not only that, it cuts very fast and cuts deep. I would have to see what you are doing in order for me to see where the problem is coming from. I can tell you, it isn't UNO. :D



What rpms are you using and what type of pad?
 
thomasdekany said:
UNO loves high rpms. Uno is an excellent compound. Not only that, it cuts very fast and cuts deep. I would have to see what you are doing in order for me to see where the problem is coming from. I can tell you, it isn't UNO. :D



What rpms are you using and what type of pad?
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Lake country ccs 6.5 orange. dewalt dwpx849 . spread my work area with 600 rpm after that, i usually polish with 1200-1400. i dont go any higher than 1400-1800



Sorry no pics. will next time . I set up a deal with a guy that gets trashed paint cars from auctions. I am really getting the bad end. Im not making anymore than 15-16$ an hour. I am not doing anymore than cleaning it, polish it, and waxing. What i have been doing is setting up just exterior high speed polishing. 16 hr job.



Ive understood that uno uses very litte because when i first used it to learn with, It gummed up.



Is the HD UNO suitable for a wool pad?? any thoughts
 
UNO loves wool. I never bother using foam to cut anymore. Don't be afraid to use higher rpms. Especially with wool. What wool pads do you have? Try around 2500rpm and up. Obviously if you are doing the lower part of a vertical panel, slow down a bit until you feel comfortable but you get the idea. For me 1400 -1800rpm is for polishing, not cutting. You will not believe your eyes how fast it will cut for you.



hacadacalopolis said:
Lake country ccs 6.5 orange. dewalt dwpx849 . spread my work area with 600 rpm after that, i usually polish with 1200-1400. i dont go any higher than 1400-1800



Sorry no pics. will next time . I set up a deal with a guy that gets trashed paint cars from auctions. I am really getting the bad end. Im not making anymore than 15-16$ an hour. I am not doing anymore than cleaning it, polish it, and waxing. What i have been doing is setting up just exterior high speed polishing. 16 hr job.



Ive understood that uno uses very litte because when i first used it to learn with, It gummed up.



Is the HD UNO suitable for a wool pad?? any thoughts
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thanks thomas.



Really appreciate the quick response, i will next time. I am still getting the hang of uno. That was my next thought but u hit it first, I have plenty of wool-schlegel, perfect it- u name it.



the dewalt i bought a while back came with a badass twist blend wool pad. it is my go to for heavy compounding.
 
thomasdekany said:
UNO loves wool. I never bother using foam to cut anymore. Don't be afraid to use higher rpms. Especially with wool. What wool pads do you have? Try around 2500rpm and up. Obviously if you are doing the lower part of a vertical panel, slow down a bit until you feel comfortable but you get the idea. For me 1400 -1800rpm is for polishing, not cutting. You will not believe your eyes how fast it will cut for you.
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Thomas--is it OK to use an Orange Buff & Shine 5.5" pad with the GG DA and UNO at speed 6 or will the pad overheat?? I'm not quite ready to use wool or MF.
 
Of course. I used orange pads for a long time and worked fine.



Just watch speed 6 - may want to have a few pads around and use 1 no more than a panel at a time.
 
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