How to apply DACP?

[Chris Nemlich]

I just got my g-100 yesterday and was anxious to use it on my badly swirled accord. After reading all sorts of information on this forum I decided to apply it using a 8006 pad and a speed of 5. I moved fairly slowly and did the entire hood then went back and removed it. The result was not nearly as good as I had hoped for...is there anything I have done wrong? Any chance you can explain to me how slow I should be moving? When I first did this I taped off half of my hood and after using DACP I only noticed a very slightly difference in th enumber of swirl makrs.

[Beercan31]

I do not want to disappoint you but you swirls may need to be done with a Rotary.

When using the g-100 with DACP you want to be patient with the product, working it slowly to a point that there is just a medium to light residue left behind. You do not want to work it to the point where there is no material left because the pad may reapply the swirls you are trying to get rid of.

When I used #83 for the time I had the same results you did so don't get discouraged by your end results, Be patient move in a slower motion over lapping at least 3/4 of the pass you did before and work a small sections at a time and over lap sections as you go.

I feel it is some times better to us a less aggressive product twice and learn the technique that a more aggressive product once and cause more damage.

I hope this eases you mind a little.
We are all in this together.
Take lots of pictures and keep us posted.

[Don]

I have had really good luck using DACP on some pretty nasty cars:

Chevrolet Beretta

Dodge Durango

My "secret" is to use a fair amount of product with a cutting pad and cranking the PC all the way to 6. Then I buff the DACP into an area about 2' x 2' until it's little more than a light greasy smear on the finish (there is some dusting, but not TOTALLY dry). I try to put as little weight on the buffer as possible, letting the PC move at it's fullest OPMs. At full speed with light pressure, it moves more like a rotary than an orbital.

Don't forget to move back & forth, left & right, up & down, make sure you cover every inch of the area you're working.

[Marc08EX]

I have to agree with Beercan31. The scratches on your finish maybe too deep to be reached by the G-100.. Maybe you should try working with a W-7006 Cutting Pad like what Don said and maybe, it may have a little more bite to it.. Also remember to apply 3-5 lbs of pressure in the head of the G-100. As for the arm speed, it could probably and inch in 2-3 seconds of movement? But move really really slooowwww.. Good luck and let us know what happens! Post pics too!

[Chris Nemlich]

Ok, ill try it.....thanks for the help.

By the way...how many swirls should I expect to be able to remove from a badly swirled car? Is it possible to remove them all using only a PC?

[Don]

Originally posted by williams22
Ok, ill try it.....thanks for the help.

By the way...how many swirls should I expect to be able to remove from a badly swirled car? Is it possible to remove them all using only a PC?

Did you click on the links I had in my post?

[Chris Nemlich]

Yes I did...thanks for the examples. Looks great!

By the way...I don't currently hve a cutting pad as I almost afraid to use one.....should I go ahead and get one and try it? Is it anywheres near as risky as a rotary?

[Don]

If you don't have a cutting foam pad, a polishing pad will work, but you'll probably have to do more than one application to get the results you're after

[Chris Nemlich]

Ok...are there any risks involved if I step up to a cutting pad?

[Don]

Most likely the biggest risk is the chance of slight marring from the cutting pad that will require polishing out with a polishing pad & SMR.

[cheapthrills]

i used #83 for my first time a few weeks ago, (dacp and the pc left me speachless) i learned a few things playing around. if your swirls are pretty bad, one pass with dacp might not cut it(especially with a polishing pad). this doesn't mean you necessarly need a rotary to remove it. it took me 2-3 shots to get the swirls and fine scatches out on a black 97,(iused a 500watt halogen to inspect after each pass) however i was using the burgandy cutting pad. this left the surface pretty nice, if you don't work the product long enough, i noticed it could leave a haze. i then used #80 and the yellow polishing pad. with or with out any hazing, #80 is a nice polish to finish with before appling your wax or sealant. hope this helps.