Introducing: 3D AAT Rubbing Compound

House of Wax said:
Been doing 3-4 passes. I'll give less a shot
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I had the same issue but I think I was working it too long and using too much product. Maybe cut down some on the product and clean the pads regularly? Since it doesn't dust it kinda turns into clay. Either way a spritz of water will remove it fairly easy.
 
Yeah, I don't know. I clean out my pad after every section. I tried a Lake Country yellow cutting pad and a Rupes course microfiber pad. I used 3-4 pea sized drops per section. I also tried less, and I tried more. I mostly did 3-4 passes per section, then tried 2 passes. Seemed like no matter what I did it would almost like bond itself to the paint and I would have to rub like hell to get it off. I even tried spritzing it with ONR at detail spray dilution and Eraser and neither helped much. I ended up doing 2 passes on a section and then dabbed 2 pea size drops of AAT Finishing polish on the same pad quickly going over the same section once or twice. At that point I was able to wipe it pretty clean. I also was able to do a few more sections after that without going over it with the finishing polish before I had to do that again.

I've gotta experiment with it more. I was really hoping I could throw my half bottle of 105 that I have left out, but after using this stuff for the first time it didn't seem that much more user friendly. Or maybe I just suck at using compounds. One thing I did notice is I was using my Flex Kompakt with a wool cutting pad on some smaller sections and curves that I couldn't get a 5.5" pad in and I didn't seem to have as hard of a time wiping it off when using that. Everything else was done with my Rupes.
 
David, this gives me a big reason to shoot over the border to come see you! I really want to try this out, especially given how well it works with black wool, which has been my favourite for several years.
 
Keep in mind that the 3D AAT line was designed to be used primarily with a rotary buffer, so AAT Compound & Finishing Polish can be a bit finicky on certain paints when used with a DA polisher. Especially when there is silicone present on the surface from prior waxes and quick detailers. Despite this, it can still perform great with a DA too. If you experience any sticking, try using 3D Waterless Wash or HD Touch (or even alcohol) with removal. This sticking shouldnt hinder performance.
 
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