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hvaughn
10-11-2008, 09:02 PM
Someone please help me. I've been working on my truck for days and it is getting worse. I wanted to post some pics of what it looks like tonight. I worked on the first half of the bed. Went over it three times with a orange edge pad and pb ssr1. It still has a few scratches, but that's nothing compared to what's in the pics below. I guess this is marring, but I don't understand why I'm getting it. I'm using a pc 7424, speed 6 to work the polish. Can anyone tell me what is going on????

picture with flash and lights
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u313/jvaughnh/RT/IMG_3770.jpg

picture with no flash and lights
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u313/jvaughnh/RT/IMG_3771.jpg

picture with flash and no lights
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u313/jvaughnh/RT/IMG_3777.jpg
wisemonkey
10-11-2008, 09:12 PM
looks like your not breaking down the polish and your getting holograms
hvaughn
10-11-2008, 09:22 PM
looks like your not breaking down the polish and your getting holograms

That is a concern of mine. I just don't know how to tell if it's broken down.
wisemonkey
10-11-2008, 09:37 PM
It's hard to disrcibe how polish looks like when it's broken down because it all depends on
the weather meaning humidity but it also could be your using too much polish and make sure you only prime with the product because poorboys dont work well when primed with other products
hvaughn
10-11-2008, 09:40 PM
It's hard to disrcibe how polish looks like when it's broken down because it all depends on
the weather meaning humidity but it also could be your using too much polish and make sure you only prime with the product because poorboys dont work well when primed with other products


Yeah, I've reduced the amount of polish I was using. Is it possible to use too little? Sometimes the pad doesn't want to spin and I'm not putting much pressure on it. What do you mean "prime with the product"? Sorry, never heard of that before.
wisemonkey
10-11-2008, 09:54 PM
Priming means to apply the product to the pad and getting the pad lighting damped with the product and its also bad to use too little product because then you will be dry buffing and will just be adding more swirls
charliehaley
10-12-2008, 12:25 AM
Once you are done with your first pass you should only need 3-4 pea sized drops of polish. How much are you using and what kind of polisher are you using?
ASPHALT ROCKET
10-12-2008, 12:35 AM
He said he is using a pc.
hvaughn
10-12-2008, 08:44 AM
He said he is using a pc.

Yes. I'm using the porter cable 7424. Going to work on it today. Hopefully, I can get it worked out. I'm also going to put down the orange pad and start with a polishing (white) pad. From what I've read on the forum, this may help.

Is it ok to use SSR2.5 and SSR1 on the same pad? Or do I need two white pads, one for each polish?
GeorgiaHybrid
10-12-2008, 12:13 PM
Use 2 pads. If the white does not work with the SSR 2.5, try the orange with it and then the white with SSR 1
Jimmie
10-12-2008, 02:06 PM
Use 2 pads. If the white does not work with the SSR 2.5, try the orange with it and then the white with SSR 1

:iagree::whs:. I don't use the pb ssr line but isn't the #1 a finishing polish? SSR1 and the orange pad will be almost all pad trying to do the cut I'd guess. There's your marring.
Here's another kicker. Awhile back there was debate on where the orange pad fit in the "Edge" lineup. Aaron mentioned that it was one of the more aggressive.
GeogiaHybrid's plan should solve your problem easily.
hvaughn
10-12-2008, 02:15 PM
Took this pic. I don't know if it's possible to tell, but does it look like the polish has been broken down properly. SSR1 on a white pad.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u313/jvaughnh/RT/IMG_3784.jpg
wytstang
10-12-2008, 03:08 PM
These vids might help
Car Detailing videos - How to detail, polish and wax your Car (http://paintcare-n-detailing.com/video.html)
NSX-T
10-12-2008, 03:37 PM
Took this pic. I don't know if it's possible to tell, but does it look like the polish has been broken down properly. SSR1 on a white pad.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u313/jvaughnh/RT/IMG_3784.jpg

I don't think its broken down yet. Are you working at night? Whats the temp?
I think you need to work it more!Its should look more clear! I do not use or have ever used poorboys but most polish breaks down the same.

just my 2 cents
mixxer
10-12-2008, 07:07 PM
not broken down enough.