Need more bite.

[catastrophi]

I was detailing my car this weekend for the first time since I've gotten it, but the clear coat seems to be as hard as rock. I've tried w8006 with both #80 and #83, but barely seeing much progress. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions?

[Ryan L.]

Re: Need more bite.

What speed setting and which machine are you using. Assuming your using the DA and speed 5, is your technique right?

Read through this thread to give you a idea..

Using the G-100 to remove swirls with the Professional Line

If everything looks right to you and you think you are using those techniques, come back and let us know. From there we can further help you out.

Ryan

[catastrophi]

Re: Need more bite.

I was using the machine on speed 5.

My technique seemed right on except I did about a 2x2 foot section at a time. Would that make that much difference?

[Ryan L.]

Re: Need more bite.

What type of car are you working on? And are you seeing any progress at all or nothing at all?

Your size isn't too big, but if your seeing some progress I would suggest shrinking the size down to maybe 1x1 then trying it.

Ryan

[catastrophi]

Re: Need more bite.

The car is a 2006 Infiniti g35. I'm seeing some progress, but the swirls and scratches are still there after several passes.

[Ryan L.]

Re: Need more bite.

Are you cleaning your pad on the fly often?

Cleaning Your Pad on the Fly

The only other thing I can think of is that #83 can gum up really easily, so using just the right amount with a clean pad is crucial to getting good results. After cleaning your pad, try using less product and less pressure but working for a longer time, not to a dry buff though.

Ryan

[catastrophi]

Re: Need more bite.

The link seems to not be working.

Is that where you run a moist towel over the DA while its running?

[yalerd]

Re: Need more bite.

Cleaning Your Pad On The Fly

Ryan some links in the O'Links sections are broken, I don't know if the post were deleted. I know that this one, Cleaning your pad on the fly and Meguiar's 5 Step Paint Care Cycle don't work on the O'Links, there are some new links

[christian6984]

Re: Need more bite.

Cleaning the pad, is to remove all the product from the front of the pad to the middle, i find because i dont have a spur tool, that if u have a spare mf, turn the machine right down, (helps if u are sat dont) press a MF onto the face and turn the machine on for a few seconds

[Sal329]

Re: Need more bite.

M105 and M95

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Need more bite.

I was detailing my car this weekend for the first time since I've gotten it, but the clear coat seems to be as hard as rock. I've tried w8006 with both #80 and #83, but barely seeing much progress. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions?

First read this and make sure you're not making any of the common mistakes...

Tips & Techniques for using the G110, G100, G220 and the PC Dual Action Polisher
(These are all similar tools)

Next, try shrinking the size of your work area down...

[Ryan L.]

Re: Need more bite.

Looks like I need to do some updating on the List O' Links and try to get rid of some of the links so people can easily find them...I'll work on it today.

I just saw your thread with the pictures of the G35, and it looks amazing!!!

Ryan

[Silverado12]

Re: Need more bite.

The amount of product you use makes a huge difference in your results, especially with M83. Keep your pad clean and never overextend your 2'x2' work area. If your technique is right and you still aren't getting results, you may have reached the limits of a PC/G110. Some modern clear coats are so rock hard that you can only use a rotary or a Flex DA to remove defects. I finally reached this point, so I bought myself a Flex and couldn't be happier. All of the swirls that my G100 couldn't touch, the Flex removes in one pass.

[Tim Lingor]

Re: Need more bite.

M105 and M95

No, at this time Meguiar's M105 and M95 are not for use with DA polishers. The M105 can be used with a rotary or by hand and the M95 is for rotary use only.

Thanks

Tim

[Sal329]

Re: Need more bite.

M105 and M95 may not be recommended by Meguiars but used with the right pads do great work with a Porter Cable.