HD Polish & Dust

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tdowns187

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Hey all-


 


So I've used HD Cut, Polish and Poxy on three different cars, the first three corrections I've performed.  From what I've seen, I've been very happy with the results!  However, I have noticed some dusting, especially with polish.  From what I've read, I'm prob using too much product or not cleaning my foam pads frequently enough, or both.  


 


I only have two of each density pads at this point.  I've been priming pads with 6-7 pea sized drops, then 4-5 pea sized drops per 2 x 4 section.  After every other 2 x 4 section I've been using a foam pad brush on the pads.  Eventually the pad looks caked.  At that point I clean it with dawn power wash and water, spin dry and then air dry while using the other foam pad of equal density.


 


What do you guys think?  Do I need more pads, or using too much product?  Not changing pads frequently enough?


Thanks In Advance,


 


TD
 
First off welcome to Autopia!!


 


I haven't experienced dusting with HD Polish by following Thomas' guidelines.  Only using 4 pea sized drops to prime and 2-3 pea sized drops for each section after that, but I keep my sections small at 2'X2' or less and clean the pads with a denture brush (from the dollar store) and a MF towel.   I've also found I need at least 4 pads per step--alternating between 2 pads (to allow for cooling) for half the car then 2 pads for the remainder of the car.
 
Waaaaaay too much polish. Halve the amount and just wipe your pad clean with a MF after every panel. I've *never* had dusting and that's without being careful. Polish is very forgiving.
 
HD Polish will definitely cake up your pads much faster than say M205.


 


My experience is that you will need more pads and work in smaller area. 2x2 is normal.


 


Also, you only need to do 2-4 section passes depending upon the correction and paint system your working on. I start with 4 quarter size drops work my area then 3 pea size drops after that.


 


The key is to keep the product wet, so not working it too long and switching pads once the pad become too caked up.
 
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