ssr2.5 + 3m waffle = 0

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dtailmycar

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GuYS I've been a loyal reader for last couple of months. My car is and 1986 saab 900 and was resprayed completedly(white) 3 years ago, using 2 stage paint. I've been trying to removed some swirls and scratches but they just don't. My process was ssr2.5 with a 3m waffle compounding pad on pc starting at speed 3 all the way up to 6. I used some pressure and made slow over passes. At th end everything kept the same, what really pisses me off since I know how good of a results you guys have had using this same process/products. My question is what may be possible reasons for this to happen....
 
I don't know if I'm correct in saying this, but here's my thought. The waffle type pads are intended for rotary use in order to keep the temps. in check. When used on a PC (where temps are not an issue), they actually hurt more than help. You don't have enough pad actually touching the surface to create the needed friction, which in turn creates heat, which all results in the needed tools for paint correction. I'm thinking get a new set of pads. Anyone else think this?
 
Jason what I'm thinking is that it's a 7-8 inch pad that's just plain too big for a PC. He could probably make something happen with a smaller pad of the waffle type. Doesn't Edge make such a pad for the PC?
 
Very good point. I didn't realize the 3M pads were 7-8 inches. I actually have a set of 7.5" pads here that I bought years ago, not knowing any better, and hate them. I find the smaller 6-6.5" pads much better, and 4" pads to be awesome for specific spots.



The question still remains, does the waffle design hurt, help, or do nothing?? I don't know.



Here's the link to the Edge waffle pads. I can see how they would really help on a rotary, but on a PC??



http://www.edgepads.com/wave.htm
 
Other than being expensive as all I don't know what, I didn't/don't have a problem with the waffles. Want to part with them?



As far as how effective they are with a PC? Only good marketing can decide that.;)
 
SpoiledMan said:
Other than being expensive as all I don't know what, I didn't/don't have a problem with the waffles. Want to part with them?
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Are you asking *me* this? If so, I don't have waffles. My 7.5" pads that I was referring to, are the "constant pressure" type.



As far as how effective they are with a PC? Only good marketing can decide that.
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:secret Unfortunately, this is so very true.





As a conclusion to the original topic. I am thinking a new set of pads are in order. Smaller ones specifically, and make sure you get a couple each of the cutting and polishing pads. You *should* be able to pull everything out using SSR2.5 with a cutting pad, and at the bare minimum at least see a difference.
 
JDookie said:
Are you asking *me* this? If so, I don't have waffles. My 7.5" pads that I was referring to, are the "constant pressure" type.
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Understood.:)





:secret Unfortunately, this is so very true.
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Sad but true.





As a conclusion to the original topic. I am thinking a new set of pads are in order. Smaller ones specifically, and make sure you get a couple each of the cutting and polishing pads. You *should* be able to pull everything out using SSR2.5 with a cutting pad, and at the bare minimum at least see a difference.
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Agreed. Make sure to follow with a lighter/finer polish and check your work with a 50:50 wipe down.
 
dtailmycar said:
using 2 stage paint. I've been trying to removed some swirls and scratches but they just don't.
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Does this mean that its clear-coated. If it is, what the others have said should work fine.



If its a solid white, you're going to have trouble. :(
 
Alfisti said:
Does this mean that its clear-coated. If it is, what the others have said should work fine.



If its a solid white, you're going to have trouble. :(
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Yeah, I just assumed he meant bc/cc when he said 2-stage.
 
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