Just got it!

[zey]

Hi, I just went to the local MG distributor office to get several MG stuffs:

1) NXT Tech Wax
2) NXT Spray Booster Wax
3) NXT Car Wash
4) W8006 Pad
5) W9006 Pad
6) DACP
7) PlastX
8) Hi-Tech Foam App X 2

1 month ago I bought a DeWalt DW443 and haven't got a chance to use it. Originally, I planned to buy MPPC instead of DACP, I don't know whether my choice is correct or not for buying DACP. It'll be used with W8006 polishing pad. My car has got moderate swirls and scratches all over. Any precautions when using DACP with W8006 on ROB? Thanks!!!

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

The only thing to remember with #83 DACP is that it must be worked until only a light residue/dust remains; the diminishing abrasives need to be broken down properly for best results.

Other than that, you will love the combo!!!

Tim

[zey]

Thanks for the tip! Will keep that in mind. Something just drove me crazy, I found one shallow dent on my front hood near the grille. I think I didn't notice that dent from the first day I got my new car in January. I think someone could have pressed the hood to close it.

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

That is probably how it happened. You could go to a paintless dent repair and see if it can be removed?


Tim

[zey]

Tim, funny thing is, the dent is very very shallow, can only be seen by noticing reflected objects on it. Sometimes it could be uneven clearcoat levelling. What do you think?

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Just got it!

Originally posted by zey
1 month ago I bought a DeWalt DW443 and haven't got a chance to use it.

Hi zey,

I'm not sure, but I think the backing plate on this buffer is a little wider than most backing plates made for foam pads like Meguiar's W-7006, W-8006 and W-9006 pads.



I know the backing plate on the Makita BO6040 is a little wider and you have to be careful if you use it to not gouge your paint with the edge of the backing plate.



Mike

[zey]

Mike, thanks for your advice. Just now I've tried to put on the W8006 pad onto the DW443 which comes along with 6" backing plate. The velcro diameter is slightly smaller than the backing plate. Even though the pad is 0.5" wider than the backing plate, but I guess I still need to becareful when using it. Generally I guess there shouldn't be a problem. Too bad, my place has got 240V AC power source, else I would have got a PC7424. One more thing, I found out that the velcro is sticked together very tight. I'm afraid if I take out a few more times, the velcro will be detached from the pad!

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by zey
One more thing, I found out that the velcro is sticked together very tight. I'm afraid if I take out a few more times, the velcro will be detached from the pad!

When you remove the foam pad, start by peeling it carefully and slowly at one edge.

Then, as you peel it off, try to pull the foam pad with the velcro material firmly between your fingers so that the material, not the foam is taking the brunt of the resistance.

Also, don't pull the foam pad straight off the backing plate, but instead, pull it at an extreme angle away and across from the pad. Kind of like you would remove tape from a surface, not pulling the tape up, but pulling the tape back.

This should help.

Mike

[zey]

Hi Mike, I had just tried out the DeWalt DW443 using #83 on W-8006 pad. I managed to remove some swirls, however there are still some serious water spots and scratches. This is the first time I use a ROB, I have a few questions in my mind:

1) I'm running my ROB at 5000opm, is this fast enough to breakdown the diminishing abrasives?

2) While I'm trying to work on the #83 until it becomes almost disappear or leaving a thin film, there are lots of residues produced from the pad. This made the car messy because those residues went into the crevices. Am I applying too much of product?

3) I've just applied #83 on hood and roof, and the pad starts to cake up abit, should I wash it?

Following the application of #83, I've applied 2 layers of NXT Tech Wax which gives the slick wet look. I hope in next few months time, when I apply #83 again, those water spots will gradually disappear, else I have to find someone to use rotary to do the job.