Polishing Pads

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Mr. Drew

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Well after lurking around for a while, I went out today and put to use some of the methods that I've learned on this board.



Steps taken:

Dawn wash

Mother's Clay

GC wash

Meg. Cleaner

Meg. Polish x 2

GC wax



The finish is VERY NICE!! Very wet look to it.

I will soon be getting some Klasse but for now I

had to make due.



Any Ideas on how I could improve upon this for the next round?

I'm sure there are many so thanks in advance.

I'll try to get some pics up soon.

Thanks again all.... I've learned some great things on this board.

Happy detailing.

SW

:xyxthumbs
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Sfiveten [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>The finish is VERY NICE!! . . . Any Ideas on how I could improve upon this for the next round? [/b]</blockquote>With that attitude it most certainly will improve next time!

Keep an eye on it in the sunlight for a couple of weeks and you will find the spots that need improvement. You could get a PC for the heck of it!

For now, do the same thing you just did but on your wheels!! Fun stuff, and you get to detail the wheelwells too! It must be late, I'm getting maniacal . . .
 
Sorry didn't mention that.....

I did all the same for the wheels also.

Nice machined shine to them!!! :xyxthumbs

SW
 
hehe......



Well I did have the help of my neighbor..... I helped him do his yesterday.



I started at 11:00 and finished at 6:30......

Kinda rushed due to day light..... but I think it came out well....

Thanks for the input

SW
 
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<em class='bbc'>Quote from Sfiveten [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>...put to use some of the <span class='bbc_underline'>methods that I've learned on this board...[/b]</blockquote>:bow I really appreciate new members that lurk for a while... and study each step, technique, and method carefully rather than ask what is the best product to do so and so. Detailing, IMO, is a little like painting. The artist is far more important than the paint or brush.

After some practice and reading with your current products, Sfiveten, I can probably guarantee you that you'll get excellent results when you step up to some "boutique" stuff.



Thanks for taking the time to search...
~bw

:up
 
ahha



I don't know what your doing to the cars you detail, it's like you massage the polish into it, wait until the paint exhales and remove it, after that you make sure the sun is in the correct axis before applying another coat.... your a nut.
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by joed1228 [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>ahha

I don't know what your doing to the cars you detail, it's like you massage the polish into it, wait until the paint exhales and remove it, after that you make sure the sun is in the correct axis before applying another coat.... your a nut. [/b]</blockquote>LOL :D. I wonder about myself sometimes too . . . seriously I am <strong class='bbc'>slow[/b].
 
You think your bad, I had my Camaro with a few swirls right ... so I take care of those and I layer some Klasse right ........ takes me friggin 12 hours one day and 4 the next. I don't know how it happens but it ALWAYS takes me a long time.
 
quick little question regarding swirls.. is the only way to get swirls out with a PC, or can it be done by hand as well?



being that i have PPCL, can i do it by hand, or should it be done with PC?
 
A machine helps a lot when you're removing swirls. The speed and cutting action of the pad removes the ridges of the swirls very effectively. It's even better with a rotary because the heat generated by the pad actually melts the paint just a bit which "flows" the edges of the swirls together, essentially removing them.



Can this be done by hand? Yes, to an extent. But serious swirls really require a machine.



There's a show on Speedvision called Dream Car Garage. One of the segments is a detailing tip. On one show the host was talking about removing swirls by hand vs. machine. The detailing expert gave him some compound and an applicator and told him to go at it. 45 minutes later he's still polishing and most of the swirls are still there. The expert takes a rotary and the same compound and removes the swirls in 30 seconds.



It's up to you which method you use............
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by grimmster [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Only other thing I think you could use, if you have any swirls, is 3M FI-2. [/b]</blockquote>
I've taken great care in trying to prevent swirls.
What I did have, came out (for the most part) with the cleaner and polish. I do have some 3M Swirl Mark Remover but chose not to use it. First I was a little leary of the harshness and second the swirls were very minimal.

Thank you all for the input. This board is by far one of the best I've come across. :bow
SW
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by bretfraz [/i]
<strong class='bbc'> It's even better with a rotary because the heat generated by the pad actually melts the paint just a bit which "flows" the edges of the swirls together, essentially removing them.
[/b]</blockquote>

Is there a difference between a rotary and a PC?
 
The rotary has a rotating motion IE it spins in a circle.



The PC spins in a figure eightish pattern. The head can spin but the center of rotation is off center so it wobbles.



The Pc will feel like it is vibrating where as a rotary feels like a grinder.



HTH
 
Hi,still lurking for the most part and learning.Would you please tell me what Pad cleaning products and or conditioning products are popular?
Thanks for any advice.
Regards to all
 
I'm sure there's plenty of threads out there that will help you find what you're looking for. Everyone has a different way of cleaning their pads.

Here are some different ways of washing:
1. Buy the Bucket Pad Washer (most detailing retailers)
2. Buy a dedicated pad cleaner spray (I think Pinnacle makes one)
3. Spray with APC, knead and rinse
4. Throw in a bucket of warm water with some Dawn, knead and rinse
5. Soak in warm soapy water, spray with APC, brush with soft brush, rinse and repeat as needed.

Drying:
1. Pat dry as best as you can and let set
2. Put on Rotary/DA and turn on to spin dry (careful no to sling water into the motor)

Those are just some quick ideas, hope they help.

-Kody-
 
kakeuter said:
I'm sure there's plenty of threads out there that will help you find what you're looking for. Everyone has a different way of cleaning their pads.

Here are some different ways of washing:
1. Buy the Bucket Pad Washer (most detailing retailers)
2. Buy a dedicated pad cleaner spray (I think Pinnacle makes one)
3. Spray with APC, knead and rinse
4. Throw in a bucket of warm water with some Dawn, knead and rinse
5. Soak in warm soapy water, spray with APC, brush with soft brush, rinse and repeat as needed.

Drying:
1. Pat dry as best as you can and let set
2. Put on Rotary/DA and turn on to spin dry (careful no to sling water into the motor)

Those are just some quick ideas, hope they help.

-Kody-
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Pretty much spot on.

I use Meguiar's Super Degreaser since a gallon is so cheap and dilluted 20:1 for pad cleaning duties gives me 21 gallons of pad cleaning power! Of course I also dilute some 4:1 and 10:1 for actual car detailing duties like engine cleaning and wheel well cleaning.
 
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