How Much DACP to Use? Thin or Thick Layer?

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phil7533

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Hey guys,



I used DACP for the first time last night on my dads trunk, it came out ok, but not perfect..



How much do I use?



Enough for a thin layer, or a thick layer... I think I used too much because it took 3 MF towels to buff the trunk alone?



Also, I was afraid to go any higher than 1 on the PC 7424... what number is safe.... 3, 4??
 
It has a diminishing abrasive. You should go no lower than 4 or 5. I usually use 6. It's not a filler product, you don't layer it. Use a nickel size dabs, or whatever you need to work it in properly. When you finish working it, there should be a just a little bit of powder residue left. If you are wiping off with 3 MF's, the DACP didn't even break down. That's why your results were poor. Do a little bit of searching on the use of the PC and abrasives. You'll get much more detailed answers than I have discussed here.
 
Thanks.



One thing though, I was using the Burgundy Meguiars Pad, so even though the DACP has diminishing abrasives, couldnt the Pad alone be too aggressive if I turned it up to 4 or 5..
 
You'd use the burgundy (cutting) pad if you have some more serious work to do. I'd try the yellow (polishing) pad first though, it might surprise you.



Personally I get some hazing when I use the cutting pad with DACP. I would have to follow it up with some swirl remover or something to clean that up.



Yes, it sounds like you used too much. People usually do it a section at a time, like 1/2 or 1/3 of a trunk, a 1/4 of a hood, etc. and buff it off as they finish each section. You just have to use enough so you have product to work the section. Too little and it'll dry out too fast and you don't have enough product. Too much and you end up with a mess and it doesn't have a chance to break down.
 
4DSC said:
You'd use the burgundy (cutting) pad if you have some more serious work to do. I'd try the yellow (polishing) pad first though, it might surprise you.



Personally I get some hazing when I use the cutting pad with DACP. I would have to follow it up with some swirl remover or something to clean that up.
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I've never had hazing problems with the burgundy pad, unless any water gets into the equation. Then things can get messy and hard to remove. I guess I've just been lucky so far.



I get good results by doing 1/4 of a panel with 4 small drops (smaller than a pea, each). Starting by spreading it around with the PC is off. Then a couple passes at 3.5 then all the way to 6 until it powders. There usually isn't much left to buff off after that.



I agree with everyone that less is more with DACP, and don't be afraid to crank the speed as it will help break it down.
 
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