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dave_from_here · #1 07-31-2008, 06:10 PM

Hi everyone

I have a quick question. I just purchased a few poorboy products (ssr1, pro polish, black hole ...) and I am wondering if it's safe to use them under the sun with a rotary ?

Thanks guys

killrwheels@autogeek · #2 07-31-2008, 07:41 PM

Poorboys has long suggested their products work in the sun without issue, but I personally would never use any product in the Florida direct sunlight.

bryansbestwax · #3 08-01-2008, 08:16 AM

You can but they are much easier when they are not applied in the sun. I know since I am mobile and don't have the option of a garage somethimes

Streetlife · #4 08-01-2008, 11:12 AM

I prefer to apply their products to my car in my garage.

1986mustanggt · #5 08-01-2008, 11:18 AM

I have used their products in the sun without any issues. I have also used them in my garage and to be honest I have not noticed any difference in them other than they dry qiucker in the sun but it is not any harder to remove.

Streetlife · #6 08-01-2008, 11:33 AM

I agree, they do dry quicker. That's the reason i prefer to apply poorboys products in my garage, i like to take my sweet time.

dave_from_here · #7 08-01-2008, 08:28 PM

thanks guys for your replies but today I went out and tried their products on my girlfriend's black 2002 civic (in a semi-shaded area of my driveway) I figured that I could not make it worst than it is (was). I did a short prep (wash), skipped the clay, and started with ssr1, rewashed the car, used black hole and finished with natty's red. It's not bad. I really like Natty's.

A few weeks ago I had done it with farecla G3, 3M foam polishing pad glaze and had finished it off with mother's paste. Although her car looked 100 times better I still wasn't satisfied. Now I can live with it but I should have done a full prep and not skip the polish and the sealant. Now I'll have to do it again in a few weeks

When you're lazy you end up working even more lol.

Dave

budman3 · #8 08-01-2008, 09:04 PM

The Pro Polish is a very versatile product with a rotary. Using a wool pad with the PP will remove sanding marks. Just don't apply too much in the sun, as noted, the products dry out faster making it difficult to remove.

dave_from_here · #9 08-01-2008, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budman3

The Pro Polish is a very versatile product with a rotary. Using a wool pad with the PP will remove sanding marks. Just don't apply too much in the sun, as noted, the products dry out faster making it difficult to remove.

how about using it with an heavy cutting foam pad like ccs yellow or g mop from farecla ? 'cause I don't like wool pads. Too many bad experiences with them lol.

pricha00 · #10 08-02-2008, 10:29 AM

I would think that you would have a harder time with foam pads on a hot surface than wool. Paint seems to get more grabby as it heats up and that combo would seem like alot to have good control over the buffer. Please let us know how you make out, I would be very interested in your results. I am a real rookie with a rotary so I am always hungary for more tips.

Pat.