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Clean Dean

Clean Dean

Keep it clean !!!
I have received numerous e-mail from detailers and enthusiast that claim that they do not get great results with Meguiars #80 and #82. I believe that the reasons that they do not get the results they want are because of 2 reasons.



1. They are simply not working the product enough.

2. The use of these products are more geared for the rotary as opposed to a cyclo or a PC (I state this because I have used these products with all 3 tools ). I do believe that results can be acheived with a cyclo or PC, but it will take a tremendous amount of time and effort to level the surface with these tools.



Here is an example of swirl free polish used on a 1997 Metalic Blue BMW 740I. I worked #82 for approximately 3-5 minutes on a 2.5 X2.5' sections with an Edge Green Pad and the rotary set at 1500 rpms.



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Ditto the comment in your sig.



Looks brand new. I find the same thing as well. I work til about translucent and then remove.
 
I agree that people are probably not using #82 properly. I also agree that people should stop saying that swirls can't be removed with a PC. I did this with #83 and a PC and I think the results are clear.



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Those are great before/after shots you posted. Thanks for those. That is exactly the kind of stuff that the naysayers need to see. :bigups
 
#82 was my main swirl remover until #80 came out. Even by hand, I had excellent results and even better via PC. You are right it does have to be worked for a while to completely break down the abrasives.



I've switched to #80 because it has a touch more bite and I like the super wet finish it leaves.
 
Great pics Dean!!



IMHO, the entire Meguiars professional line excells when used with the rotary. When I started using and understanding the art of the rotary I had a whole new appreciation for the Meguiars line of polishes.
 
Clean Dean, that is a great post. could not agree more. do not always blame the product if you do not get the results you wanted. like many things in hobbies and sports technique + knowledge usually equals success.IMO that is the reason to post here and see if you might be doing something wrong. as the old saying goes " you learn something new everyday"
 
you did that for 3-5 minutes @1500 rpms. I find that if i work in the SFP after about 45seconds it starts gumming up. I tried this with a polishing/finishing pad so now what.
 
#82 Gumming up? I never had that problem. Are you using a rotary or PC/Cyclo ? What pad combo?



Scottwax: I love DACP on lighter finishes. I recently had a conversation w/ Anthony Orosco about the fact that certain compounds/polishes work better for some than others. He

get absolutely amazing results with the Menzena Line, and I have not had the same results he acheives with that line.



Jngrbrdman : Great job . Crystal !!!!



merci... Between DACP an #9.



ebpcivicsi ... We share in our enthusiasm for Meg's polishes.



GSRstilez... THanks !!
 
Interesting Dean, I heart Menzerna polishes.



Great results over and over again. I think it may have to do with buffing style.
 
rotory @ 1500 rpms same application as you. Megs polishing pad on bc/cc paint. I cant seem to work it longer than a minute before it cakes up and its pretty hard to remove. When i use it with a PC i had the same problem with a megs pad on speed 5
 
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rotory @ 1500 rpms same application as you. Megs polishing pad on bc/cc paint. I cant seem to work it longer than a minute before it cakes up and its pretty hard to remove. When i use it with a PC i had the same problem with a megs pad on speed 5
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In the summer? Mine is a finicky in the summer as well. Humidity seems to adversly effect the SFP......
 
I am detailing indoors until the spring (mid- March) 60 degrees with no humidity. This can definitely be a factor.



BTW... The weather has been improving up here !!! 45 to 50 degrees this week !!! I cannot wait until spring !!!
 
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