washing after polishing?

I don't see no reason to wash again after you have applyed the polish. If you are correcting swirl marks and you want to check your work I recommened that you do it after each panel is polished. You can use a mixture of water and alcohol 50/50 to do this. Once you are happy with the paint then apply the LSP.
 
Its a waste to wash after polishing. What kinda polish and application are using? What kinda of imperfections are trying to rid?
 
If you do some heavy compounding, it might not be a bad idea to wash after the heavy compounding, but by no means is it required. Sometimes there would be a good bit of "dust." However, if using something like SSR2.5 or a final polish, I don't see the need to perform a wash. The only thing I usually want to touch my paint after an all day polish session is my LSP.
 
Their is no need to wash after using the SSRs because heavy dusting is rare.If uncomfortable with the little dusting created from the SSRs you can use a plush MF and use S&W to remove the dust before you apply your LSP.

IF by any chance you are using the SSRs and getting more dust then you care for its been my exp that the product might have been applied to thick or you have a heavy build up on your pads.
 
joe.p said:
Their is no need to wash after using the SSRs because heavy dusting is rare.If uncomfortable with the little dusting created from the SSRs you can use a plush MF and use S&W to remove the dust before you apply your LSP.

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I agree....i've never washed after i have polished, but i almost always go over it with QDer before i apply the LSP, like u said to get rid of the dusting.
 
Joe's Detail said:
I agree....i've never washed after i have polished, but i almost always go over it with QDer before i apply the LSP, like u said to get rid of the dusting.
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Joe Agree's with Joe S & W and products alike are for this very reason their meant to keep you from dragging out the hose and bucket.I use the S & W, i like it and it is a great time saver..
 
I personally like to rinse after compounding and polishing. Is it necessary, no but I like to do it to make sure everything is free of dust and what not.
 
I always wash after compounding. Sometimes I clay as well to make sure the surface is perfect, after all prep is key
 
joe.p said:
Their is no need to wash after using the SSRs because heavy dusting is rare.If uncomfortable with the little dusting created from the SSRs you can use a plush MF and use S&W to remove the dust before you apply your LSP.

IF by any chance you are using the SSRs and getting more dust then you care for its been my exp that the product might have been applied to thick or you have a heavy build up on your pads.
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No way. I've learnt finally how much polish etc to use so I don't get crap everywhere
With SSR as Poorboy steve told me, don't prime the pad with water
 
SVR said:
No way. I've learnt finally how much polish etc to use so I don't get crap everywhere
With SSR as Poorboy steve told me, don't prime the pad with water
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So you are not supposed to dampen the pad a little before using? I thought we are supposed to damp it. :confused:
 
I'd say it really depends on the type of vehicle being polished...one with a lot of flat panels and easy to give a quick wipe of S&W , i wouldn't wash but then again if you are doing a Porshe with a lot of nooks and crannies and a pop-up whale tale then it might be advisable to give a quick rinse to get into areas where your hand can't reach. Also if you have been sloppy and got polish all over the trim, it would be a good idea to scrub the trim before the solvents from the polishes settle into the plastic and stain.
 
For me (sorry Steve, haven't done many Porches), the equation is simple:
Oxidization Removal-->wash
Anything Else-->QD or S&W
 
An IPA wipedown would be my reccomendation.


IPA cut 50/50 with water sprayed generously on the surface and removed with a large MF will remove dust, residue, and any polishing oils left behind. It will insure a "clean" surface to bond to. On an average sized vehicle it shouldn't take you much longer than 5 minutes.
 
i like to wash after compound so you dont get the compound coming out of ever crack and door handel after it rains leaving lines and marks allover but not after final seal
 
In our shop it is more a law that we wash after polishing, before adding wax or sealant, for 2 reasons.
1. to make absolutely sure all residue of compounds is completely gone, from all cracks, corners, doorhandles, and car name detail badges.

2. sometimes the car may look absolutely perfect after compounding, and polishing, (specially black cars, and other dark colors), but after a degreasing, and wash again, small holograms can appear in certain parts in certain angles,(specially the hood), and this gives a chance to correct those (if there are any), before adding the final sealant..I can understand if you are mobile that to wash after polish can be time consuming, but for us in a shop with good space, its only another 15 minutes...and allthough most times, a wah may not have been needed, we still do it, just to be perfect in the end product..
 
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