Working with #80 and #82

[NitrousG35]

I just spent close to 10 hours methodically polishing my black G35. The paint wasn't too bad, but being as OCD as I am, I wanted to get the paint better than new.

I have been using Griot's polishes with good results for several years now. I used their #'s 1, 2, 3, and 4, with 4 being the finest in abrasives and with micropolishing properties.

What I like about the Griot's is the transformation/changeover as the abrasives begin to break down. As you work th polish, it gradually breaks down until it becomes clear-like. So, I can easily tell when the polish has done its job.

I decided to try the #80 and #82 as well. The first thing I noticed was how easy the compound squirts on the buffing pad and how smoothly the buffer runs over the surface. I was doing speed #4 with a W8006 pad.

One of other things that I noticed however was how oily/lubricated the 80 and 82 were. I worked the surface well, but didn't see the changeover like I did with the Griot's. When I felt I had done a section sufficiently, I wiped the area off with a mf towel. The paint looked incredible and had a deep gloss to it compared to the Griot's.

What I am looking for is for a recommendation about how long to work both polishes. Should I use a different buffer speed or is there something else I should be doing? Should I go with a higher speed as well, something like speed #5? BTW, I am using a Griot's random orbital buffer that is quite similar to a PC.

I'd appreciate more insight into these two products. I like how they did the surface, but I just want to make sure I am correctly using them. Thanks for your help.

[Erik Mejia]

Re: Working with #80 and #82

You should use the polisher at speed 5 when you use 80 or 82. The polishes should be worked in a 2x2 area for two to three passes overlapping by 50 percent. Most importantly you should read this thread: http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/sho...&threadid=2965

[PorscheGuy997]

Re: Working with #80 and #82

It seems to me that you have too much product on the pad, or not enough.

You should be seeing a changeover when using #80. When you first start out, it should be a white color, which then changes over to a clear.

If you apply too much, the product may take forever to break down, or it may never break down. If you don't apply enough, the product will break down too quickly.

I certain agree with Erik that you must maintain the proper work space.

Unfortunately, I haven't used Griot's products, so I can't comment on them.

[NitrousG35]

Re: Working with #80 and #82

Sounds good guys. I have tried to be careful about not using too much of the polish on the pad. Perhaps I was using too much although it was the same amount as I was using with the Griot's and the Griot's changed over very nicely.

I try to work a fairly small section. Maybe I was just doing to large a section. I'll try it again with your recommendations. I'll look for the changeover as well.