How to prevent sling

[JT-Auto-Detailing]

How do you prevent sling, the killer issue I run into a lot is that I sling onto my windows and it dry's then becomes next to impossible to take off.

I guess technically speaking I use a quarter size amount, rub the pad onto the car in a 2x2 area then turn the PC on around speed 2 for one pass then I'll turn it to 3 and do a pass or two with that then I'll bump it between 4 and 5 and I'll slowly work it in, how ever I tend to get a lot of sling on my windows, should I just tape up my windows.

[Murr1525]

Re: How to prevent sling

Yeah, taping things up is always good.

As far as picking the product up, you can put the product on the pad, then sit it flat on the surface, and turn the machine on to your proper speed, and begin spreading, working in. Little different, might be something to try.

Cleaning the pad on the fly will help, changing pads as needed.

You also could wait till the end to clean your windows... clay and glass cleaner should take it all off.

[JT-Auto-Detailing]

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I'm detailing my 2004 SRT4 that has some really bad swirls in it, I picked the car up last week so I'm going to start to correct the paint Saturday & Sunday.

I just recently bought a foam gun, all new pads, the sungun, and this is what I have in stock so tell me what to use and what not to use.

#21, #20, #9, and #80

I also just bought some s100 paste wax.

So what all should I use....Tell me how I should attack the car on Saturday.

[Markus Kleis]

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I like to spread the product around at lower speeds for products that like to speed and then turn the speed up. Also, for the windshield you can pop the hood and then lay a towel down and close the hood with the towel overlapping the cowl and the windshield.

Not lifting up on the buffer while it is on helps, too

[Murr1525]

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Sungun?

[JT-Auto-Detailing]

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http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=11855&familyName=3M+PPS+Sun+Gun+Color+Matching+Light+Kit

Any advice for the products I listed, etc, etc.

[Murr1525]

Re: How to prevent sling

The products you got are pretty straightforward...

1. Wash
2. Clay
3. Clean - #80
4. Wax - #21
5. Wax -#21

The only problem may be if #80 is not strong enough for your defects. You would want to do a test spot/panel with the #80, and if 2 passes arent solving the problem, you may want to move to a stronger product like #105/Ultimate Compound.

[yalerd]

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I guess technically speaking I use a quarter size amount, rub the pad onto the car in a 2x2 area then turn the PC on around speed 2 for one pass then I'll turn it to 3 and do a pass or two with that then I'll bump it between 4 and 5 and I'll slowly work it in, how ever I tend to get a lot of sling on my windows, should I just tape up my windows.

Try not rubbing the pad, just put the pad flat against the surface and start the PC. Remember to clean your pad constantly because if you don't it will saturate and you could have sling. Use less product, maybe put a couple of dots of products on the pad. See if this helps.

I'm detailing my 2004 SRT4 that has some really bad swirls in it, I picked the car up last week so I'm going to start to correct the paint Saturday & Sunday.

I just recently bought a foam gun, all new pads, the sungun, and this is what I have in stock so tell me what to use and what not to use.

#21, #20, #9, and #80

I also just bought some s100 paste wax.

So what all should I use....Tell me how I should attack the car on Saturday.

All you really have is M80 to remove defects, and it's not aggressive enough to remove bad swirling. M09 is a very very mild product.

So if you don't want to go to the store and try with what you have, best chance is to do a test spot. Take a section and try M80 w/ Polishing Pad @ speed 5 and evaluate the results. If you still have defects and want them gone go to the store and get some Ultimate Compound. Work UC w/ Polishing Pad @ speed 5 and follow with M80 w/ Polishing Pad @ speed 5 and evaluate to see the results.

Optional you could use M09, really have to see if you notice difference. Personally sometimes I do and sometimes I don't but it's a personal choice I'm just putting it on the table.

Remember to protect the surface with M20 or M21, your choice.

[akimel]

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If the swirls are bad, then it may be the case that M80 will not easily remove them. I'd swing by the local auto store and pick up a bottle of Ultimate Compound. It's easy to use and a lot stronger than M80, and it finishes down pretty nicely in many cases. You may or may not need to follow it up with M80.

[JT-Auto-Detailing]

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I have some 3M - Perfect-It rubbing compound, says it removes 1200grit sand scratches.

If that isn't strong enough I'll need to pick up something more aggressive but I don't know where to get product from other then autogeek.net

[JT-Auto-Detailing]

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http://www.autogeek.net/3m-perfect-it-rubbing-compound.html

Thats the product, do I need to buy something more aggressive? I called all the local stores none have the #105 compound.

[ColonelCash]

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http://www.autogeek.net/3m-perfect-i...-compound.html

Thats the product, do I need to buy something more aggressive? I called all the local stores none have the #105 compound.

That 3M product is for a rotary only, I would not use it with a DA or by hand as it might be bad on your paint. You can get some sample sizes of M105 at Auto Detailing Solutions, or pickup some Ultimate Compound at your local AutoZone / Wal-Mart / Advance Auto for $10 or so.

[JT-Auto-Detailing]

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Hmm I'll have to pick the Ultimate Compound up now, so should I do a test first with Ultimate compound then follow with #80 and I'm guessing #9 is useless...

Lastly do I use #21 and the s100 wax too or #20 and the s100 wax.

[ColonelCash]

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I'd go Ultimate Compound --> M20, you can top with s100 if you want. Unless you have single stage paint, M80 isn't going to make a huge difference IMO.

[JT-Auto-Detailing]

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I'm not sure what stage paint I have but its a 2004 Dodge SRT4 so I'm guessing thats not a single stage.