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Do you prefer to apply m80 (or any polish) by rotary or DA polisher ?

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    Do you prefer to apply m80 (or any polish) by rotary or DA polisher ?

    First time ever posting, I have read hundreds of post and threads for answers and enjoy this site very much has saved me a few times on some jobs. But I have a dilemma. I realize there is newer technology out there in polishes, example m205. But 205 is dang hard to get off, I love m82 anyday and the price is better too.

    so here is why I am posting my question. I have tried m80 on the rotary, with a polishing pad and babied the thing, and there still was faint swirl marks in the black Mercedes paint. I am scared to try it with my porter cable DA because it's not a SMaT newer polish, still DAT. But I'm curious, how are some of you getting a swirl free finish after polishing?

    And as as a side question, when a product says its paintable, does it mean you can paint over it, like with a clear coat? Thanks
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    Re: Do you prefer to apply m80 (or any polish) by rotary or DA polisher ?

    So you're getting holograms with M80 on a rotary?

    No worries, just follow up with the same product (if that's all you have) or something finer on a DA with a polishing or finishing pad.
    Originally posted by Blueline
    I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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      Re: Do you prefer to apply m80 (or any polish) by rotary or DA polisher ?

      Yes I do. But could I use my DA with M80 the same polish?

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        Re: Do you prefer to apply m80 (or any polish) by rotary or DA polisher ?

        It all depends on what a test spot tells you, but yes, if that's all you have, it's a good start.
        Originally posted by Blueline
        I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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          Re: Do you prefer to apply m80 (or any polish) by rotary or DA polisher ?

          Okay. I just hope the DAT will be okay on a DA. I'll know in a week

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            Re: Do you prefer to apply m80 (or any polish) by rotary or DA polisher ?

            Sorry Dave I know just saw your full question on my tablet, I'll go ahead and give it a shot on the DA

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            • #7
              Re: Do you prefer to apply m80 (or any polish) by rotary or DA polisher ?

              How long are you working M205? Are you using with a DA or rotary? You may just need to change your technique.
              99 Grand Prix
              02 Camaro SS

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                Re: Do you prefer to apply m80 (or any polish) by rotary or DA polisher ?

                I use porter cable with a polishing pad to work in the m205. I work it in for a while, until it's about to dry. I don't wipe off immediately that might be why

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                  Re: Do you prefer to apply m80 (or any polish) by rotary or DA polisher ?

                  Sounds like you over worked it. It's not like a diminishing abrasive where it needs to be worked until it flashes. 5-6 passes is more than enough with M205. Of course wiping off right away helps.
                  99 Grand Prix
                  02 Camaro SS

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