Polish getting everywhere

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Partially Deaf

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Hi guys,



I'm writing because I feel like I am doing something wrong with the PC7424 and menzerna polish, along with LC pads.



It feels like after just a few passes with the PC, I am getting dust everywhere. Is this supposed to happen? The dust is a pain in the *** to get off of trim, and it seems to also be harder to get off paint if it is allowed to settle there for a while.



Am I doing something wrong? How can I reduce this dust?



Also, on a side note, how do I get rid of the polish on the trim? I can rub it with my finger and I can get it to come off, but it takes a loooong time and I got a blister on my finger for doing just 1 spot. :(
 
I was using Menzerna 203S on the LC white pads (4 and 5.5 inch) and also 85rd on black pads, same sizes.



I think I was using a good amount, a few beads, but not too much. I had it spead out pretty well. Is it supposed to be used sparingly?
 
I'm a newbie but have 203 and 106fa with ccs pads and the XP with no problems of dusting?? I do feel i use "little product" ? The expert is the guy below your post (nice post count!)



Tim
 
ok, thanks, i will try that next time.



and what do you suggest for the polish dust on the trim of my car? would vinegar and water take it off?
 
Partially Deaf said:
ok, thanks, i will try that next time.



and what do you suggest for the polish dust on the trim of my car? would vinegar and water take it off?
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Tape your trim - or use a wet towel immedietly
 
Noting that I have very little experience with Menzerna.....



Even with duststorm products (like some old-school compounds and my beloved old 3M PI-III stuff), I simply never have big issues from dusting. I alway figure it's because a) I don't use excessive amounts of product, b) I buff almost all abrasive products off before they're completely dry (the exceptions are when burnishing/jeweling), c) I get *all* the polish off, it gets caught in my MF buffing towel, and I replace that MF as soon as it starts getting loaded with product, d) I work fairly small areas so that everything is easier to keep under control, and e) I'll wash the car after using dusty products, even if it's just a quickie job with ONR. If I've *really* been compounding, I'll give it a very thorough wash, with a *LOT* of hot water and strong shampoo.



And yeah...I tape *anything* that I don't want to worry about. I go through a lot of tape.



...what do you suggest for the polish dust on the trim of my car?
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I'd try to wash it off with something pretty potent (I'm a big fan of TOL's PrepWash, but you might try Dawn). Is this dried residue from where the polish got on the trim while still wet? Powdery/dried out polish dust oughta just wipe off :think:
 
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