Is this (83) broken down all the way?

[kellyinkc]

After I wiped off:



I can still see small scratches.

[Totoland Mach]

Kelly: how long did you work that area? And, did you make passes in different directions?

Typically, I work an area to a haze like you did in the 1st picture, then check the panel for any leftover scratches. If there are some, I re-apply 83 and go over the panel again.

Believe me, a full minute on 1 panel seems like a long time.

If you still have problems, you might stop by the house next weekend with your pc and pad and I'll see what you're doing.

Totoland Mach (off to beeeuuuteeeful Bismarck ND...they might be still clearing snow there LOL)

[kellyinkc]

I'd say I worked it about 1 minute. Maybe I need a stopwatch. lol
I'll go back and hit it again followed by 80.
Have fun in ND

[imacarnut]

Originally posted by Totoland Mach
Kelly: how long did you work that area? And, did you make passes in different directions?

in addition... how much pressure was applied. the weight alone of the g100/pc will not remove swirls/scratches, etc... also, sometimes multiple applications are needed if necessary and should be worked in a top to bottom/side by side/corner to corner overlapping passes.

[gbackus]

The residue still looks very cloudy to me, and your arm speed looks a little too fast. The residue should be fairly clear, and the space between the da marks should be VERY tight.

[kellyinkc]

Thanks all. I'll go back and slow arm speed down. And buff longer. That's why I'm doing just the fender to get the feel of the PC and the polishes.
It'll come!

[j3ffff]

What speed did you apply it on?

[kellyinkc]

Originally posted by j3ffff
What speed did you apply it on?

I used 5.

[kellyinkc]

Got it!
Slower arm speed was the trick and pressure. Just got to take your time. Plus let polish work till almost clear. That takes practice.

[LiquidBlack]

I usually count about 100-120 seconds when buffing to remove defects.

[gbackus]

Originally posted by kellyinkc
Got it!
Slower arm speed was the trick and pressure. Just got to take your time. Plus let polish work till almost clear. That takes practice.

I think a lot of people that get only "satisfactory" results with the PC just don't realize how slow your arm speed needs to be. Your picture is a good example, I'm sure you thought you were moving the DA slow enough, but the second time around, it was almost like you were crawling along with the DA, wans't it? I think that arm speed more than pressure is the biggest problem people have when they are new to the PC.

Good luck.

[bluemoon]

Originally posted by Totoland Mach
Kelly: how long did you work that area? And, did you make passes in different directions?

Typically, I work an area to a haze like you did in the 1st picture, then check the panel for any leftover scratches. If there are some, I re-apply 83 and go over the panel again.

Believe me, a full minute on 1 panel seems like a long time.

If you still have problems, you might stop by the house next weekend with your pc and pad and I'll see what you're doing.

Totoland Mach (off to beeeuuuteeeful Bismarck ND...they might be still clearing snow there LOL)

No snow hear, temp was in the 90's for the past couple of days and upper 80's for the next few days. Welcome to Bismarck and I hope you have a great time.

[kellyinkc]

Originally posted by gbackus
I think a lot of people that get only "satisfactory" results with the PC just don't realize how slow your arm speed needs to be. Your picture is a good example, I'm sure you thought you were moving the DA slow enough, but the second time around, it was almost like you were crawling along with the DA, wans't it? I think that arm speed more than pressure is the biggest problem people have when they are new to the PC.

Good luck.

Yes it WAS in slow-mo. Much, much better now. I was wanting to some of the work instead of letting the machine do it.