Amazing how easy M83 is to use with the right technique!

[hacker-pschorr]

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I did another round last night using speed 6 this time and got even better results.

Same here - 6 worked like a charm with my G110 + 83

I've been searching the forum trying to find out why speed 6 is not recomended.

[InfiniteDetail]

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Same here - 6 worked like a charm with my G110 + 83

I've been searching the forum trying to find out why speed 6 is not recomended.

I was wondering the same thing...please post what you find out...thanks

[96Lude]

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I think I was using too much product last time also.

Thanks for posting those tips!

[Hemin8r]

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I was wondering the same thing...please post what you find out...thanks

I think it was becasue speed 6 would heat up the adhesive on the backing plate much faster and when pulling the pad off the velcro of the backing plate would start to peel off as well. I think that was one of the reasons.

[Jokeman]

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Very nice work Detailing is a lot of learning time and trial and error.

[InfiniteDetail]

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I think it was becasue speed 6 would heat up the adhesive on the backing plate much faster and when pulling the pad off the velcro of the backing plate would start to peel off as well. I think that was one of the reasons.

Very interesting - I did notice that the velcro backing on my pads seems to have come loose a little around the edges. I wonder if simply letting it cool before removing the pad would alleviate this problem?

[VonLego]

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I ran through 12 ounces of 83 with poor results. I'll order another and try it again!

[Mike Phillips]

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Lessons Learned:

1. Don't apply too much product! Saturating the pad makes the product much less effective and very hard to remove the residue.

2. Keep the pad clean! Clean the pad after every application so it can spin freely and work on the paint.

3. Place a mark on the top of the pad so you can tell if it's spinning. This tip actually helped me to sort out my issues. Applying too much product resulted in gummed up pad that wouldn't spin. A fresh pad with the right amount of product spins freely and does a lot more work with a lot less effort!

I hope my experience will help someone else avoid my mistakes : bigups

Thanks for sharing what you learned by typing it up and including photos, this is the kind of valuable post that will help others into the future as well as earn a spot in our "Hot Topics" forum. It also continues the legacy and philosophy MOL is known for and that's...

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[InfiniteDetail]

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I ran through 12 ounces of 83 with poor results. I'll order another and try it again!

That was *exactly* how my first attempt went! Try 2 pea sized drops of product and working it a little longer at speed 5. I was afraid I'd go to a dry buff and mar the paint if I went too long, but that didn't happen. On a 12x12 area, I made 3 passes in each direction moving slowly.

[Nappers]

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I used 1/2 a bottle (32oz). LOL.

Then figured out what I was doing wrong.

Good Show KerrinJeff!

Aaron

[InfiniteDetail]

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Thanks for sharing what you learned by typing it up and including photos, this is the kind of valuable post that will help others into the future as well as earn a spot in our "Hot Topics" forum. It also continues the legacy and philosophy MOL is known for and that's...

"Each one teach one"

4 Bows

Wow I'm flattered! I'm just a rank amateur here, glad that I can be of any use

[hacker-pschorr]

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I think it was becasue speed 6 would heat up the adhesive on the backing plate much faster and when pulling the pad off the velcro of the backing plate would start to peel off as well. I think that was one of the reasons.

So far I haven't damaged the velcro backing plate nor have I turned 83 into a "dry buff" others keep bringing up.

I did however reach a point where the paint was really really warm to the touch.........I sprayed on some final touch to cool it off & the paint looked incredible!


YMMV - I'm not saying I recomend doing this... I'm open to suggestions

[InfiniteDetail]

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My experience is exactly the same - no dry buff, gets a little warm, but wipes off looking great!

[MrCLRider]

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I want to bring this topic up again, I went with kerrinjeff recommendations of the 2-3 pea size amounts on the pad..just a few little tweek questions about your process...the few small amounts, where are you placing them on the pad?? near center, half way, or near edge?? sorry but its been bugging me...also, I marked my pad so I could see rotation speed...if your pad is marked, at what rotation speed do you think your pad is moving...i'm trying to make sure i'm using enough pressure, or not too much..thanks guys

[InfiniteDetail]

Re: Amazing how easy M83 is to use with the right technique!

I want to bring this topic up again, I went with kerrinjeff recommendations of the 2-3 pea size amounts on the pad..just a few little tweek questions about your process...the few small amounts, where are you placing them on the pad?? near center, half way, or near edge?? sorry but its been bugging me...also, I marked my pad so I could see rotation speed...if your pad is marked, at what rotation speed do you think your pad is moving...i'm trying to make sure i'm using enough pressure, or not too much..thanks guys

I usully put them about 3/4 of the way out from center. Doesn't really matter that much though. You could put a drop in the center, a drop halfway out, and a drop by the edge if you like.

I like to see the pad spin about 1-2 times per second @ speed 6...make sure you have pads that can stand up to speed 6 before using it though!

Hope this helps