Why not medium cut or diamond cut with G100?

[JMatt]

Why won't this work? I know Meguiar's doesn't condone it, and I know I will likely induce a lot of scratches, but can't I just take those back out with finer and finer product?

For example:

1) Diamond cut with 7006
2) 83 with 7006
3) 83 with 8006
4) 80 with 8006
5) #9 with 8006
6) #20 with 9006

All of the above with the G100.

Reason for my question: I just ordered a G100, but I'm afraid to use a rotary. Why not use the G100, which should take away as much as a rotary, then just take plenty of steps to bring the ultimate shine back?

I think all of my steps are technically correct (and maybe step 5 is overkill) except for steps 1 and 2 which are too abrasive for Meguiars' recommendation.

[RDVT4ME]

Re: Why not medium cut or diamond cut with G100?

I believe those products may need the heat generated by the rotary to work well.

[Tim Lingor]

Re: Why not medium cut or diamond cut with G100?

Why won't this work? I know Meguiar's doesn't condone it, and I know I will likely induce a lot of scratches, but can't I just take those back out with finer and finer product?

For example:

1) Diamond cut with 7006
2) 83 with 7006
3) 83 with 8006
4) 80 with 8006
5) #9 with 8006
6) #20 with 9006

All of the above with the G100.

Reason for my question: I just ordered a G100, but I'm afraid to use a rotary. Why not use the G100, which should take away as much as a rotary, then just take plenty of steps to bring the ultimate shine back?

I think all of my steps are technically correct (and maybe step 5 is overkill) except for steps 1 and 2 which are too abrasive for Meguiars' recommendation.

No, not quite.

Rotary specific products require the mechanical energy to break down the diminishing abrasives that only a rotary can provide. The G100 is just too gentle. Moreover, if you use a rotary specific product with the G100, you may scour your paint severely so much so that you may require a rotary and an experienced user just to restore the gloss back to the paint. It is not as simple as using more steps with a PC/G100 as the PC has its limits.

Finally, Meguiar's also does not recommend using the W-7006 Cutting Pad with the G100 as it too was designed for the rotary. On some paints, it too can scour the paint requiring a rotary to correct the damage.

Just like fixing a car, mechanics must use specific tools for specific tasks where only that correct tool will work.

Tim

[JMatt]

Re: Why not medium cut or diamond cut with G100?

All right - I'll stick with 83 and an 8006. (and lots of passes).

Thanks for the answers all.