Question about applying #7

[Success101]

This is something I have been wanting to know for a while now...I apply this and all other products such as polishes, waxes, compounds using my PC. How exactly do I know when to stop using the PC? Should I keep working the product until I can't see any haze anymore or just enough to spread it around?

Basically, how do I know when enough is enough?

Thanks guys.

[greg0303]

Re: Question about applying #7

You definitely don't want to do the dry buffing. If your product starts drying or you see just a very small amount on the surface it's time to stop or apply more.

When you use cleaners (also cleaner polishes and cleaner waxes) you need to be more generous with product application and have enough abrasives to do the paint removal/ correction and 6-8 passes should be completed in this step.

Polishing step requires little less product, less pressure and less passes. And then waxing is no pressure, small amount and few passes.

[Rick McDonough]

Re: Question about applying #7

With the #7 Show Car Glaze I’ll usually apply a very thin and even coat to a one square foot area (max), and then wipe it right off (working by hand or D/A). In Florida with humidity present you may even need to work in smaller sections than that as the #7 can streak and smear a bit when there is moisture in the air.

[BillyJack]

Re: Question about applying #7

I've been using M07 for over 30 years, but only learned how to do it "right" since I joined up here last year. You may want to read this article written by Mike Phillips: http://www.autotraderclassics.com/ca...sationId=21363
Sections 2 through 5 focus on working with M07. I personally prefer to apply it by hand, but I guess machine application would be OK if you kept the speed reasonably slow. I find there's a definite advantage to using a MF cloth rather than foam applicator, so a MF bonnet over your pad might be worth trying. Most important with M07 is to apply it sparingly but adequately. Too little and you're dry-buffing;Too much and it cakes up and becomes a real bear to remove. Unlike most other detailing products it won't melt itself. If it begins to cake on the surface, applying more will worsen the situation. I probably swore at this stuff more than any other detailing product I've ever used, but I've never found anything else to match its effectiveness. Now I use it only by hand with a MF cloth, put some passion into it, and get the most effect for the least effort with no more cussing.

Bill