What Pads/Products to use? DA 7424

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Re: What Pads/Products to use? DA 7424

How can I determine when to use m105 vs UC? Test spots?

Btw Mike thanks for your time...!

[Michael Stoops]

Re: What Pads/Products to use? DA 7424

Definitely test spots. Always test spots when working a car for the first time. You never know what's going to work, what's going to be a bit too mild, and what's going to haze the paint (sometimes badly).

We've seen situations where, after dialing in a process on one car and completing that car to perfection, the exact same process was tested on another car (different make, model and year) and the results were frustrating at best. Because that's actually a pretty common situation, you can't really assume much of anything!

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Ok, Im going to give the following a try...

UC w/ Orange
M205 w/ Green
NXT w/ Gray

Let me know if that sounds good... If UC doesnt do it for me, I guess the only thing left would be is to try m105 correct? (I just purchased the swirl finder light so I can see if it works with my test spots)

[Michael Stoops]

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That sounds good.

Do a test spot on the hood with UC first. You can work it for quite a long time as it stays pretty wet and won't dry out on you. Keep the D/A on speed 5 and use a fair bit of pressure on the pad - not enough to stop the rotation, but close. Move the tool slowly over the paint; give the liquid/pad combo time to work. Now critically evaluate the finish in good light and see if you need a quick follow up pass, or if M205 will be a sufficient follow up. Once you get that sorted out, go ahead and do the whole car the same way.

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Ok sounds good! Thanks a lot for your help Mike, Ill let you know how things turn out...