Using M205 with buffing pads

[EPHIOS]

I know you can use M205 with polishing and finishing pads. However, you do you guys following-up with finishing pad (with M205) after using M205 with the polishing pad? If so, what speed and how much pressure do you guys apply to create that luxurious gloss? My paint is in pretty good condition; just light swirls, nothing big. Thanks!

[wifpd4]

Re: Using M205 with buffing pads

Please don't consider this advice. I do it and some folks may say I'm wasting my time; but 205, black Meg's pad, speed 1, slow arm speed, and just the weight of the PC. Work the 205 until it's translucent and then wipe it off to reveal a finish with great clarity.

[Shawn T.]

Re: Using M205 with buffing pads

I've done it before. I used slow arm apeed on speed 3 and light pressure. I don't know if it really deepened the shine though.

Here is what I achieved with M205 on a polishing pad:

[EPHIOS]

Re: Using M205 with buffing pads

I will try to use the black finishing pad with M205. The black pad has a light cutting action, so as M205 with a rating of 4 (out of 12).

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Using M205 with buffing pads

Low speed slow arm speed. This should achieve the desired results for you.

[EPHIOS]

Re: Using M205 with buffing pads

Do you guys still recommend using speed 5 using the black finishing pad? Then, the last few passes go lighter on the pressure you assert.

[akimel]

Re: Using M205 with buffing pads

This is a good question, Ephios, and I look forward to hearing from the gurus. You may find of interest this thread on jeweling the paint.

I believe, though I may be mistaken, that both Kevin Brown and Tim Lingor have recommended that one not reduce pressure when using SMAT polishes. I may be mistaken, though. I imagine that a diversity of opinion and practice exists on this question.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Using M205 with buffing pads

Different paints will like different speed and/or pressure so there isn't one set way to do this. If Shawn is happy with a yellow pad on speed 3 and David is happy with a black pad and speed 1, then apparently that's what works for them on the vehicles they have been working on.

Any advice for product, pad, speed and pressure is just a starting point. Usually a very good starting point, but just a starting point nonetheless. A little experimentation with this process can surprise you sometimes.

[EPHIOS]

Re: Using M205 with buffing pads

Different paints will like different speed and/or pressure so there isn't one set way to do this. If Shawn is happy with a yellow pad on speed 3 and David is happy with a black pad and speed 1, then apparently that's what works for them on the vehicles they have been working on.

Any advice for product, pad, speed and pressure is just a starting point. Usually a very good starting point, but just a starting point nonetheless. A little experimentation with this process can surprise you sometimes.

You are right, Michael! Every paint is different, and I should experiment for what's best for my paint. I good place to start is the least aggressive method, M205 + Finishing Pad. If the swirls are not removed, I will try to use the Polishing Pad. I highly doubted that I am going to need the Polishing Pad.

I just love the combination of the Finishing Pad and M205. M205 leaves the paint crystal clear and polished, while the Finishing Pad loves to contour the shape of my car's curve panels (also less fatigue too).

Thank You, guys!

BTW.....HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!