M84 + Wool on rotary = Not enough

[AeroCleanse]

Re: M84 + Wool on rotary = Not enough

Is this the new Malibu?

If it was a single stage, then yes, white is known to be harder. However, the color should not make a difference if it was a clearcoat.

Good luck trying to find M105 locally...

Its a 1998 Malibu.

I found some M105, picked up a Meg's wool pad while I was there (let the shedding begin).

[PorscheGuy997]

Re: M84 + Wool on rotary = Not enough

Is this the new Malibu?

If it was a single stage, then yes, white is known to be harder. However, the color should not make a difference if it was a clearcoat.

Good luck trying to find M105 locally...

[AeroCleanse]

Re: M84 + Wool on rotary = Not enough

I recall Mike Phillips said that solid white is one of the hardest paints about due to its physical make up (Contains - Titanium Dioxide)

True, I'm going to see if I can find some M105 locally today.

[yalerd]

Re: M84 + Wool on rotary = Not enough

[christian6984]

Re: M84 + Wool on rotary = Not enough

I recall Mike Phillips said that solid white is one of the hardest paints about due to its physical make up (Contains - Titanium Dioxide)

[AeroCleanse]

Re: M84 + Wool on rotary = Not enough

I never tried the pads the came with the Makita.

Almost every time, M84 and a wool pad will yield results. It seems to me that the pad is causing a problem. Try one of the So1o pads.

Also, what speed are you working at?

The pad worked fine on my dark blue truck, just not the white paint. Using it at 1,500 rpms.

[PorscheGuy997]

Re: M84 + Wool on rotary = Not enough

I never tried the pads the came with the Makita.

Almost every time, M84 and a wool pad will yield results. It seems to me that the pad is causing a problem. Try one of the So1o pads.

Also, what speed are you working at?

[AeroCleanse]

Re: M84 + Wool on rotary = Not enough

I just detailed my 2002 Malibu this past weekend. That paint is hard! I barely made any progress with #83 and my DA. I abandoned ship (for now) and just put on a nice coat of #6 topped with a round of #26 until I get some rotary skills.

I used M84 on a rotary with a wool pad...must be hard paint.

[EAT HEMI]

Re: M84 + Wool on rotary = Not enough

I just detailed my 2002 Malibu this past weekend. That paint is hard! I barely made any progress with #83 and my DA. I abandoned ship (for now) and just put on a nice coat of #6 topped with a round of #26 until I get some rotary skills.

[AeroCleanse]

Re: M84 + Wool on rotary = Not enough

Not repainted to my knowledge.

[Hemin8r]

Re: M84 + Wool on rotary = Not enough

Has the car been repainted? I ask because I've seen at least 2 vehicles lately that have had a clearcoat sprayed over swirls & scratches. The clear may be fine while the imperfections are under the clearcoat. Just a thought.

[AeroCleanse]

Re: M84 + Wool on rotary = Not enough

Are you trying to remove swirls or isolated scratches?

You can try M105 with the wool pad, the results are great and the finish that M105 leaves behind is amazing.

Both, the swirls I can take out (with a lot of effort) the scratches are proving to be way more difficult. I can't feel the scratch but I can sure see it. I'll have to investigate some M105 I think.

[yalerd]

Re: M84 + Wool on rotary = Not enough

Are you trying to remove swirls or isolated scratches?

You can try M105 with the wool pad, the results are great and the finish that M105 leaves behind is amazing.

[Derrick]

Re: M84 + Wool on rotary = Not enough

I would go with #85 and see if you have any sucess there and then if not then you can step up to #105 but if you dont already have both and just want to buy one then i guess #105 would be the best option just to be sure. Also make sure the scratches you are trying to remove are not to deep because if they are you might just end up eating right throw the clear coat trying to remove them

[AeroCleanse]

Re: M84 + Wool on rotary = Not enough

Yes, M105 and a wool pad would be next in line.

Which wool pad are you using? Some are less aggressive than others.

I'm using the heavier cut one that came with my Makita.