Whoa! I used way too much product!

[Fleet]

Okay, I detailed my Envoy today. I posted pics in another thread. But, I used WAY too much product. For the SSR2, I went through 1/4 of the bottle. I'm not kidding. For the SSR1. I went through 1/3 of the bottle. Hokey smokes, that's a lot.

I am new to this PC thing. With the SR2, I sprayed the polishing pad down with Spray*Wipe. Then I applied a small ring around the middle of the pad. Then I spread it on a 2' x 2' area, and let it rip at speed 5. This is a black SUV, and I couldn't see the product spreading. So, I added more and more.

For SSR2, the same story. I used a different polishing pad, and sprayed it down with S&W, then added a ring of SSR1. I couldn't see it spreading when I went to town with the PC. So, I put it on thicker. I got my "best" results, by applying the SSR1 directly to the finish of the Envoy.

Waxing with EX-P, I did with the applicator brick from Poorboys. I'm sure I put it on too thick. I applied about 2 quarter sized splotches on each panel. Was not hard to remove though.

What is the proper method for applying SSR1 and SSR2 with a PC? I can't believe I did that right. Results were okay, though.

 

[eggroll]

I use a nickel sized amount for every 2x2 section. As the product breaks down, it gets harder to see.

 

[Big Leegr]

I used about 1/4 inch of the bottle to do a black 4 door Escort, And I was thinking that *I* put it on a bit thick!!
I didn't seem to have a problem seeing where it was. I start with about 3 drops, a bit smaller than a dime, placed in a triangle on the edge of the pad. Then I smear it on the car (PC off) to avoid splatter. Then I turn it on at about 3 to cover the area, then move to higher speeds to work it in.
You can work it until it's mostly "disappeared" (that way you won't have as much to wipe off).
Remember: With polishes, you don't need to leave a coating (layer) to buff off. The polish is to smooth out and gloss up the surface. Pure polishes don't leave protective layers behind.

 

[kimwallace]

I usually only use a light mist of water on the pad if the product acts too dry.
Too much liquid will change the designed abrasive characteristics of the polish.
It also allow the polish to soak into the pad more.
I also use about a nickel size amount per a 2x2 section except I apply it in a circular line on the pad and change the position of the line with each application so the product is distributed over the pad more evenly.
Ideally you want the polish to polish the paint and not leave much to wipe off.

 

[maecrispy]

Waxing with EX-P, I did with the applicator brick from Poorboys. I'm sure I put it on too thick. I applied about 2 quarter sized splotches on each panel. Was not hard to remove though.

I use a foam applicator for EX-P. I spritzed the pad first with some QD.

I put a nickel size amount on the pad. Then I apply it thickily in a straight line on the panel I'm working on. Then I spread this straight line evenly on the panel.

Using that technique, I use about .75 oz on my silver TL. I'm sure of the amount because I use a 2 oz. bottle for applying wax.