UC Not working good ?

[SunnyD]

i dont know what im doing wrong ive done uc on 2 black cars both with a whole lot of scratches that arent deep and all the uc is doing is removing swirls and making the scratches slightly lighter but im using it the right way with a g110v1 cutting pad and ive tried polishing pad 2 going slow 2 inch per second almost medium pressure then switching to light pressure after working it in then wipe with a supreme shine mf and its not working im thinking of picking up some 105 maybe its better

[wifpd4]

Re: UC Not working good ?

SunnyD, it's time for some photos.

I really get the feeling you're in too much of a hurry. Mike Phillips used the word "passion" sometimes to describe working on paint. To me that meant loads of pressure, slow arm speed and in a small area of no more than 2' X 2'.

If you can't get a 2 X 2 area cleared up, then yes it may be time to move to a more aggressive product.

Remember sometimes there is dusting associated with using M105. You may wish to use more tape then usual as the dust will go everywhere and required a lot of your time in clean up.

M105 may also create some micro-marring, even sometimes marring, so be prepared to remove that. Many folks use M205 to clear up that marring.

Good luck.

[SunnyD]

Re: UC Not working good ?

yeah im going to buy the combo 105 and 205 will the d/a version of 105 dust alot also ? and is 105 the most aggressive diminishing abrasive product that meguiars has for use with d/a ?

[3Fitty]

Re: UC Not working good ?

M105 is about the most aggressive product out there for a DA (I think), although maybe the D300 combo with the a MF pad is more aggressive.

Maybe that would be the way to go.

If I was you, UC and M105 are very similar so why not diversify and get some of the MF polishing pads and D300.

[3Fitty]

Re: UC Not working good ?

Also, keep in mind, there might be some scratches that are too deep to remove via DA.

Does the scratch of depth? Can you feel it with your nail?

[SunnyD]

Re: UC Not working good ?

thats the thing the ones ive had problemes with are 2 black cars ive done and i cant feel the scratches with my nail so they should come out unlessits a harder clear coat

[OldSchoolDude]

Re: UC Not working good ?

I had the same problem before as your having now.
What I had to do it this, used UC and a green pad for those bad swirls and scratches.
I then worked a 16x16 area, slowed my arm speed down to a point that it took a few mintues to work the small area.
Then went to my orange pad using UP to clean it up.
For the most part it removed them, had a couple that wouldn't come out so I then used a glaze to help hide them.
If the clear is really hard you may have to work it more to remove them.
I know the clear on a Corvette is really really hard, it took me 20 hours to correct the car.
If you can't grab the scratch with your nail then you should get it out with a lot of work.
UC is a very good product but sometimes you just have to work very hard to get the results you want.
Using the correct pad is key.
Take your time.