DACP question?? This is a weak product.

Maknmony

Maknmony

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Hello everyone,

Today again i gave DACP a try on a 1996 Buick Century, The car is white and i don't think it has been washed in quite some time. This was an auction car so i couldn't tell you. First i washed it, then it needed claying extremely bad, then came the DACP to get rid of some swirls and scratches. I used a Megs polishing pad on the PC, started it at 3 and then right to 6, it did take out some scratches, but not all.



I hit each area 3 times. Then it came time to wipe the DACP off, man i have to tell you, i had to work hard at getting it all off with the MF, i broke out the FI to clean it up and get the rest off. Did i work the DACP too long?



This is nothing but a good cleaner polish after the rotary use. I have wet sanded before, then buffed with the Dewalt, then go over everything with the DACP and the PC to get rid of the swirl marks, for this application it worked great. Not so great on the Century cleanup. Please, tell me what I'm doing wrong with the DACP. I'm becoming a non DACP lover quick.



Thanks,

Sellncars
 
Did you try the DACP with your rotary or just your PC? It works wonders with the rotary. It may be the case that you didn't work it long enough, it takes a little time for it to completely breakdown, but when it does it removes quite nicely and leaves a nice finish. My suggestion would be to try the DACP with a rotary and follow that with speed glaze.
 
You have to work DACP until it is nearly clear and dry. If it is taking a long time for that to happen you are using too much. When you work it properly, it should wipe off pretty easily.
 
I used to experiment with #83 long time ago when I started detailing my black Audi A3. I hit with #83 and a rotary. The product turned dry very fast. Faster than I expected. So I have no problem wipping it off. In your case, you may not work it long enough. Try this link to see how it's been done by Mosca. He worked with a PC. But you can see the amount of residue left at the finish.

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4382&highlight=Each+one+Teach+one

Good luck
 
As Scott says work it until it's nearly dry and clear. If it doubt do the finger test. Whilst it shouldn't be difficult to wipe off, I would't say #83 is the easiest product to wipe off either.



Ben
 
I apply DACP with a 3M compounding pad and my PC set at a slow speed. I think the additional bite of the compounding pad keeps the DACP from glazing on the paint. I have no trouble removing it. On my silver car, I can go from the compounding pad/DACP right to a LSP. Of course, I do work it pretty well.
 
What was the temp in your area? Are you work under the shade? I know it crappy if you work under the sun. I dont use #83 that much anymore, 'cause most the of time, I work under the sun. That's when my SSR2.5 kicks in :up
 
klnyc said:
What was the temp in your area? Are you work under the shade? I know it crappy if you work under the sun. I dont use #83 that much anymore, 'cause most the of time, I work under the sun. That's when my SSR2.5 kicks in :up
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Hi,



The temp was about 60 degrees and it was in the shade. I made a crossing pattern on the pad, to make sure i had enough product on the pad, then i started the PC on 3 then directly to 5-6 and worked each area roughly 3 passes. I probably have done something wrong, but IMHO i dont think this is as great a product as everyone has advertised. The only other compounds that i have are Poorboys SSR3 and Presta Ultimate cutting compound. I know they work well with the Rotary, I'm not sure about the PC.



Unfortunately i bought a gallon and haven't used that much. It is good for doing a car right after the rotary to get rid of the Rotary swirls.



Thanks,

Sellncars
 
sellncars said:
[Bi started the PC on 3 then directly to 5-6 and worked each area roughly 3 passes. I probably have done something wrong, but IMHO i dont think this is as great a product as everyone has advertised. [/B]
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2 points.



1. DACP isn't a product that breaks down uniformly with a certain number of passes. Work until nearly clear and dry, regardless of how many passes it takes. If you work it properly, it isn't difficult to buff off.



2. If you admit you may have done something wrong, isn't it a bit unfair to say "IMHO i dont think this is as great a product as everyone has advertised"?



If you feel like trying it again, reduce the amount you are using slightly, work a small area and until DACP is nearly clear and dry. If you do, I think you will like it a lot more. :xyxthumbs
 
I used DACP last month (for the first time) on a white minivan and a silver sedan and loved it. I found that the cross pattern on the pad used too much product. I had to work it a long, long time for it to disappear, otherwise it was a bear to remove. I hit the DACP "sweet spot" by applying four evenly spaced dollops around the pad, and working a smaller area (2x2 feet or smaller). The results were great. Didn't get any of the micromarring others have talked about, and I didn't even have to use #80 to get the shine that I wanted. Good luck.
 
JellyBean said:
I used DACP last month (for the first time) on a white minivan and a silver sedan and loved it. I found that the cross pattern on the pad used too much product. I had to work it a long, long time for it to disappear, otherwise it was a bear to remove. I hit the DACP "sweet spot" by applying four evenly spaced dollops around the pad, and working a smaller area (2x2 feet or smaller). The results were great. Didn't get any of the micromarring others have talked about, and I didn't even have to use #80 to get the shine that I wanted. Good luck.
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How big of dap you put it in each 4 corner?

I do the old school method(8" bead)
 
JellyBean said:
. I hit the DACP "sweet spot" by applying four evenly spaced dollops around the pad, and working a smaller area (2x2 feet or smaller). The results were great. Didn't get any of the micromarring others have talked about, and I didn't even have to use #80 to get the shine that I wanted. Good luck.
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Did you use a rotary?
 
JellyBean said:
Klnyc: each dollop was about the size of a nickle or maybe smaller.



Autonova: No, used a PC.



JB
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Yeah w/PC I dont get splatter much.

Still trying adjust my rotary skill....still sling like motaf*****.
 
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