Easily gets holograms on vertical panels

[zey]

I was rectifying some minor paint defects with M80/W8006/RB on the wheel fender and door panels. It left some holograms after this step. Then I moved on with M82/W9006/RB, which normally works magnificent on horizontal panels (bonnet, roof and boot) and leave a swirl-free shine. However, this time it doesn't go on well on vertical panels. I've tried to stop buffing earlier but the holograms left are more severe. No matter how, I can only get 80% swirl-free. Any special technique on buffing these panels? Thanks!

[Chex]

hmmm that's a tough one. however, there might be some alternatives for this.

maybe the initial swirls are a little bit deeper. you could try using M82 with a W8006 instead of a 9006. also be sure to keep the buffer as flat as possible.

the other problem might be that there is excess product in the surface. try using a 100% clean microfiber towel after buffing to see if this is the problem.

i'm not very familiar with the softbuff pads. I use M82 with 3M perfect it foam polishing pad. another suggestion would be applying M82 @ 1400-1500RPM

hope this helps

[Mike Phillips]

Technically, if the paint on the sides of the car is the same paint on the horizontal surfaces, then it's going to react the same as the paint on the vertical panels.

The differences between horizontal and vertical panels is how you see, or view them and how you physically are able to hold and operate buffers against the paint. It's more difficult to buff vertical panels than it is a horizontal panels because it takes more work to man-handle the buffer. This increase in difficulty and effort can make getting the same good results you get buffing horizontal panels harder and more elusive on the vertical panels.

Chex makes a good point in that you'll want to make sure your panels are perfectly clean, no left-over residue from previous passes, then make sure your pad is perfectly clean, then don't overuse the product, (use an ample amount, that is to say use the appropriate amount for the panel and the goal), and then buff the panel using your best skills. Be sure to hold the panel flat and decrease your pressure on your final cover passes.

If this doesn't work, try re-polishing each panel using a dual action polisher, get away from the rotating action of the rotary buffer.