Removing Fine Cut Cleaner ? Did I do something wrong?

[davey g-force]

Re: Removing Fine Cut Cleaner ? Did I do something wrong?

I've never had a compound dry out as soon as you start using it. Well not completely anyway.

The face of the pad remains oily / wet unless you buff for too long. Somtimes the product will become clear, or "disappear", but as long as the oily film is still there, you're safe.

So providing you keep your work area suitably small and don't buff for too long, it should be fine. That's all I was trying to say.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Removing Fine Cut Cleaner ? Did I do something wrong?

Guys, I think you both know better than to hold a conversation like this on MOL. This simply is not how we operate. We are all here to LEARN and help others learn. There is no reason to cop an attitude when discussing different methods.

Consider this a warning. Now, please get back on topic and discuss detailing without adding personal attacks.

As for the original poster's questions, you should be working the product until it begins to slightly dry, but you should stop and wipe the remaining product off before it completely dries. There is no added benefit to allowing the product to dry completely. Also, if you buff too long you run the risk of pad-on-paint contact creating swirls/holograms.

There are a few kind-of exceptions to this, but they are typically very advanced and do not work with all machines/pads/products/paints. M105, for example, can sometimes be worked dry, often stopping to re-wet with a light spray of water - but this is again an advanced technique and for now you will want to stick to removing the product before it fully dries.

[Detailing by M]

Re: Removing Fine Cut Cleaner ? Did I do something wrong?

Ok now I understand where your coming from.
I'm a 105 use and it is a very dry product unlike an 86 which is oiler.
Thanks for clearing it up.
And mark, were having a conversation.

[davey g-force]

Re: Removing Fine Cut Cleaner ? Did I do something wrong?

All good here.

Yes, it was only a discussion. I can't see where anyone used a personal attack. Apologies if it came across that way..

[scootergmc]

Re: Removing Fine Cut Cleaner ? Did I do something wrong?

Thanks guys. Your input helped . I also watched a few online Meguiars videos and they were helpful as well. I'm 99% sure my problem was working too large an area and the product was drying as I moved along. I should've stopped and wiped sooner. Other than having the product dry, I'm quite satisfied with the results.

[thepanchmx]

If you are a noob like me, on rotary and DA if you are planing to use m105 give a try to m100 it dust less and finishes very good. Also is cheaper.