Problems using IP

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FrizzleFry

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Ok so I've been using IP on a few cars recently. Been having problems with very fine micromarring on the finishes. Silver, Black and Red metallic cars. From reading what others have done, they've gone straight to an LSP from IP. I'm using IP from 3-4 and reducing pressure until it's almost gone. Is this the wrong procedure? Do I have to use FP2 after IP? I'll be working on a horrible black civic in the coming week and would appreciate any suggestions.
 
I'm not familiar with IP specifically, but from what I've learned from other members, IP is pretty aggressive, and like any aggressive polish, it needs to be followed by a less aggressive polish to remove the micro-marring and hazing left behind. In your case, this would be FP, and *especially* on dark colors.



Your diminishing pressure method should work fine, but I would use speed 5 for the whole car, not 3-4. That's too slow, and won't break the polish down which will also leave a bad finish.
 
Yes crank up the speed and work it until it's almost gone. Even though I could go to a LSP I follow up with FP any ways just for that extra pop.
 
Yeah, I use 5 all the way and can go to LSP straight up. FP if you want the highest gloss.



You didn't say which pad you use which can make a big difference to the finish.



IP is only about a 5 on the Megs scale so it should polish off well.
 
at 5 it seemed to dry out pretty quick. i was using a white polishing pad. should i use another pad? i'll try it again cranking up to 5. how much should i move the pad across the surface at this speed? i'll try working another area again.
 
White pad is good but a bit more aggressive than the green pad which leaves a better finish.



If it dries too quickly you may not be using enough polish...everyone does that with IP for some reason - even me. Prime the pad with a spray of QD when you first start and don't spray anymore after that. Keep the pad clean of dry residue by cleaning it with a brush every couple of panels.



Spread the polish quickly on 4, then set it to 5 and move very slowly at 1"/sec with moderate pressure. When it starts to break down you can reduce the pressure and increase the speed to 2-3"/sec. When it goes clear wipe it off with a damp MF and finish with a dry MF. Don't let it go to dust...only go till it goes translucent and looks like a light oily finish.



If you keep your pad clean (or swap to clean pads when its too loaded) you can get the same results all day. :up
 
Did you use it dry or mist the pad first. When I used it with a large orange pad I misted the pad first as recommended by the vendor I purchased the product from. If I wanted to work the product more I used a little more product and a little extra mist of water.
 
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