using #80 as a polish

[tinman2]

I don't have access to any pure polishes but I have enough #80. My problem however is that I want the gloss provided by the #80 because of it's TS oils rather than to use it for defect removal (since my ride is well maintained and I don't want to polish with a rotary every now and then in fear of thinning the cc too much). what is the correct technique in using the #80 by hand to take advantage of it's TS oil?





by the way, I posted this other question in another thread and I am repeating it again. What is the correct method in applying #80 over freshly painted surfaces? thanks

[Mike Phillips]

Shake the bottle well before using, then simply apply a little to a clean soft foam applicator pad, then apply a thin layer gently to the finish. Work one section at a time and then remove using a clean, soft microfiber polishing cloth or a clean soft 100% cotton towel.

Remember, apply a thin amount, work gently, remove as you move along, there is no reason or benefit to let a Meguiar's compound, paint cleaner, cleaner/polish or pure polish dry before removing.

Mike

[tinman2]

thanks for the quick response. Does your recommended technique applies to both cases?

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by tinman2
thanks for the quick response. Does your recommended technique applies to both cases?

Yes.

Whenever you're working on something that is important to you, you want to bring into the process the human elements of care and passion, thus the recommendation to apply these product gently and then to remove them carefully.

If you look at the below beauty shot of this 1957 Chevrolet, you will think that it has a beautiful finish.



But if you could inspect the finish in person, up-close and carefully, you will see that it is filled with swirls and scratches.



This car undoubtedly started out from the paint booth with a flawless finish, but something happened along the way to instill all these swirls and scratches, for the most part they come from day-in, day-out wear and tear as this car is a driver, at the same time, in order to create a show car finish and then maintain a show car finish, the person touching the car must do so with care and passion. They must focus on the task at hand and be mindful of the products they are using, be they chemical or material, and the manner in which apply and remove them.

When you work on your cars, make sure they are clean from loose dirt and contaminants to start with, then do your very best to use the highest quality products you can obtain, and then apply and remove them with determined care and passion. It's all in the touch.

[tinman2]

great response as always. thanks.