Strange Problem

[Paramedic]

I got a 2005 Black GMC Z71 truck using the PC with W8006 pad, #80 @ speed 5 causes micromarring. Im using a thin bead around the outside of the pad, working the product in until its broken down and I have micromarring all over the finish when the light hits it. If I go to a W9006 pad it clears it all up. Has anyone encountered this problem?? What are some other options I could try?

Thanks,
Nick

[Murr1525]

I think you answered your own question.

Your paint just might not respond well to #80 and a 8006 pad. Remember, the #80+8006 recomendation is for 90 - 95% of the vehicles out there, not for everything.

I assume your truck is well taken care of, so major cleaning shouldnt be an issue. So:

1. Just start off with #80 on a 9006 pad next time.

2. Or you can play around by following up with #9/#82 on a 9006 pad if you feel like you want to use #80 on a 8006 pad.

3. Or do as you are now, applying #80 twice, once with each pad.

All 3 are fine options, just have to taylor it to your paint/routine.

[Magic]

Re: Strange Problem

Originally posted by Paramedic
I got a 2005 Black GMC Z71 truck using the PC with W8006 pad, #80 @ speed 5 causes micromarring. Im using a thin bead around the outside of the pad, working the product in until its broken down and I have micromarring all over the finish when the light hits it. If I go to a W9006 pad it clears it all up. Has anyone encountered this problem?? What are some other options I could try?

Thanks,
Nick

I had almost the same thing happen to me. I was polishing out a Dodge 1500, and was left with micro-marring after #80. I then tried #9 with a 8006 pad, and it also left fine micro-marring. I finally switched to the 9006 pad, and some #80. But it left ultra fine marring. Tried the #9 with a finishing pad, and presto swirls free. I then repeated the same process to the rest of the truck. Luckily for me, I found this out during my test spots.

[Paramedic]

I tried several things tonight.. I picked up a new 8006 and 9006 pad on my way home.. Gave #80 a try again with the 8006 @speed 5. Marring and hazing. Stepped to the 9006 and gave it 3 passes and did not clear up much of the hazing or marring. So I jumped up to #83 w/9006 and it did clear it up some. Tried #9 and #82 with the 9006 and there was no change. I gave that 3 passes aswell. Earlier this summer I had some problems and got new pads and I was fine after that. So Im thinking my problem is the weather.. Little humid out. Last two days you broke a sweat just sitting outside. Humidity sure has dropped, but I do think it is still up there where Im used to it from being in it in the last two days that is what is causing the problems Im having. I remember the last time I tried a new pad all I had was very very fine marring that either NXT or #21 eliminated and now its not even eliminating what I have now.

Nick

[Murr1525]

In your first post, it sounded like #80 and 9006 cleared things up? Did it not clear it up this time?

[Paramedic]

First post did not make too much sense since I was thinking and typing on 2 hours of sleep.

First attempt at polishing yesterday with the 80 and 8006 is causes marring. I went over it 3 times with a #80 and 9006 and cleared the marring up some. Then I tried #9 and #82 AFTER the #80 with a 9006 and there is no change. If I go over it with ScratchX and a hi-tech applicator its clears alot of it up. If off today thru monday so I will take some pics and post here to let you see.

Nick

Originally posted by Murr1525
In your first post, it sounded like #80 and 9006 cleared things up? Did it not clear it up this time?

[Paramedic]

Well, I tried several applications with #80, #82, #09 with a 9006 pad in various spots and can not remove the marring. However in the sun light you can not see it. You can see the marring with a zenon and standard flashlight. But when the sun hits it you can not see it at all. I dont know. I guess I give up and thats the best I can get from it. Black is a hard color to get it looking 100% with the PC but there is a improvement in it so I will have to settle for that I guess.

Its hard to take a picture of what Im seeing. I have to adjust a few settings on my camera to get it the way I want. I will post them though..

Nick

[Murr1525]

Hmm... yes if those combinations dont want to work with either pad, then hopefully someone with similar paint can chip in.

My Subaru is failry workable at least...

[Paramedic]

Its not working the way it should be... I guess my G100a might become a new anchor for my neighbors 12' aluminum fishing boat real soon! Im beyond fustrated.

Nick

[Paramedic]

here are the results AFTER using a 9006 pad using 83, 83, 82, 9. That marring and hazing is originally from the 8006 with #80 and after trying to polish it out with 80 on a 9006 I was able to reduce it to that, but can not get any better. ScratchX by hand will do a decent job.