Question about Deep Crystal Polishing

[Success101]

Hello,

After I wash, dry, clay, deflict removal...how exactly should I use the polishing compound? I use the porter cable on speed 3 and work it in...am I supposed to let it dry? I heard from several people don't let it dry. Thanks for clearing this up for me.

[Murr1525]

Re: Question about Deep Crystal Polishing

Dont get messed up by varying companies terminology.

DC Polish is not a 'polishing compound', it is what Meguiars calls a pure polish, meaning just polishing oils to moisturize, etc the paint.

So much like a hand lotion for your skin, it just needs rubbed around a little then removed. You can use a machine, or some people will just do this step by hand, as it is somewhat low effort.

And no, a pure polish does not need to dry. The drying thing came from some mis-labeled bottles produced a year or two ago, and some are still on store shelves.

[Success101]

Re: Question about Deep Crystal Polishing

Thanks. Great information!

I assume depending on the condition of the paint, the more coats of DC polish one would need to apply? Obviously the more the better correct?

[Murr1525]

Re: Question about Deep Crystal Polishing

It would have to be in pretty bad shape for more than one coat to be worthwhile.

And I have a feeling (though just a feeling) that even if the paint 'needed' more than one coat, applying right after each other probably would not do a whole lot.

Also keep in mind that your other products may contain polishing oils.

What sort of thing are you working on, other products are you looking at?

[Success101]

Re: Question about Deep Crystal Polishing

Murr,

I'm not working on anything specific. Just had a general question.

Another question I have is I understand that Ultimate Compound is a pretty strong chemical along with SwirlX, and ColorX. If I need to remove a scratch, why not just use the strongest remover?

Thanks again.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Question about Deep Crystal Polishing

Another question I have is I understand that Ultimate Compound is a pretty strong chemical along with SwirlX, and ColorX. If I need to remove a scratch, why not just use the strongest remover?

We advocate using the least aggressive method to get the job done. While we don't necessarily want people to take that to an extreme and but a bunch of products, using the least aggressive first and then moving up if they need to, we do want you to use some common sense and avoid potentially getting yourself into trouble. If a mildly abrasive cleaner can remove the defect, why use something more aggressive to do the same thing? Very aggressive products can, in some cases, badly haze some paint systems while removing the defect while a less aggressive probably won't.

Here's a nice little analogy to illustrate the point:

If you're trying to hammer a finishing nail into drywall, you would normally choose a small 8 ounce finishing hammer to get the job done.

If you're pounding 4" nails into roofing joists you'll reach for a 22 ounce claw hammer and swing that thing with some gusto.

If you're driving a rail road spike into the ground you'd grab a 16 pound sledge hammer and swing it over your head for maximum impact.

Would you use that same 16 pound sledge hammer to tap that finishing nail into the drywall though? Probably not (hopefully not!). Could you? Well, sure, but the possibility for things to go very wrong is much higher than if you selected the proper, less aggressive, tool in the first place.

[Success101]

Re: Question about Deep Crystal Polishing

Thanks for clearing that up Michael.