What else do i need?

[bored7one4]

I have 105 and 205, what else do I need?

also how much more agresssive is purple form wool compare to meg cuting pad?

[Markus Kleis]

Re: What else do i need?

I have 105 and 205, what else do I need?

also how much more agresssive is purple form wool compare to meg cuting pad?

What are you working on?

What are you trying to achieve?

What machine are you working with?

[bored7one4]

Re: What else do i need?

Well im working on my 2005 Acura TL. Only polish it with ssr1 with white LC pad. I see alot of swirls now so i want to do a full paint correction.

I have PC, rotary, dynabrade orbital kit coming soon. all of meg 6.5 inch pads and PF wool by LC.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: What else do i need?

Well, the next question is, are you proficient with the rotary? You may not want to start out on a TL with a rotary because a lot of them (not necessarily ALL of them, but a lot) are known to have soft paint. It is very likely you will introduce some holograms during the compounding phase. (Do some searching as there was a recent detail by Rasky on his own TL).

Of course, this isn't necessarily a big deal since you can remove them with the PC and the M205 with a polishing pad, followed by PC + finishing pad + M205. BUT, it might not be the route you want to go...it scares some people. It's a personal judgment call.

If you have the new M105 that is DA approved you could do the entire car with the PC.

I personally would start with the Meguiar's yellow polishing pad and M105 on the PC. Then work your way into the M205 regimen and inspect as you go.

Hope this is a good start.

Mark

[bored7one4]

Re: What else do i need?

i think ill do a test panel first on the hood since it was repainted. ill try 205 with polishing pad via the rotary with dynabrade kit. maybe ill try 105 agian since my first time with rotary i was having major flashing problem. i wanted to quit half way done iwth the car.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: What else do i need?

M205 will be easier to learn with, remember no matter what pad or product you're using, clean your pad often and always remove spent product before applying fresh product.

i wanted to quit half way done with the car.

Using a rotary buffer around an entire car, often times doing 2 and sometimes 3 steps is a lot of work.

Sometimes, especially when just starting out, set your goal to be buffing out one panel, not the entire car, one panel like the hood for instance is a plenty enough work to go from start to finish to keep you busy and prevent you from burning out.

[bored7one4]

Re: What else do i need?

M205 will be easier to learn with, remember no matter what pad or product you're using, clean your pad often and always remove spent product before applying fresh product.



Using a rotary buffer around an entire car, often times doing 2 and sometimes 3 steps is a lot of work.

Sometimes, especially when just starting out, set your goal to be buffing out one panel, not the entire car, one panel like the hood for instance is a plenty enough work to go from start to finish to keep you busy and prevent you from burning out.

I just purchase the UPW from ADS. i think its waiting for me at home so ill give it another shoot next weekend. I know the first time i use way too much 105 without shaking the bottle well.


do i need anything else besides 105/205. maybe like a middle polish???

[Markus Kleis]

Re: What else do i need?

do i need anything else besides 105/205. maybe like a middle polish???

Nope. That's why they're so awesome...

Mike makes a great point though- M105 is a product intended for professionals (It is in the professional line, mind you), and the learning curve can be a bit much if you are also trying to learn the rotary itself at the same time.

The M205 on the other hand is just flat amazing and easy to use. Many members like starting at a moderate speed (say 900-1,000 RPM on rotary) for 1-2 passes, then 1-2 passes up around 1,300-1,500, and then another pass or two with lighter pressure back down around 900-1,000 RPMS. I used that method for my own vehicle, and I was VERY happy with the results.

Easy to use, and easy to remove. My car makes everything else on the road look like junk with a Maaco special paint job now (Thanks Meguiar's! )