rwright
03-14-2010, 01:02 AM
Ok everyone, this was my very first attempt with machine polishing. This is not on the level a lot of you are at so keep that in mind. I am open to suggestions, constructive criticism, and comments. I only worked on the hood this evening for testing.
Items used:
PC XP 7424
Pinnacle XMT #3 - LC Orange CCS 5.5" Pad
Pinnacle XMT #1 - LC White CCS 6.5" Pad
Pinnacle XMT Carnauba Glaze - LC Gray CCS 6.5" Pad
Blackfire Wet Diamond - Applied by hand/Gold BF CCS Applicator Pad
After bonding 12 hours, I will apply a coat of Fuzion. There's a lot of what looks like pitting in the paint, not sure if I need to compound this. I have XMT #4 Compound but didn't try it. Again, this is my first attempt. I do plan do purchase M105/M205 as recommended by many. All pics are of the hood.
Before:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w288/rjwright78/hood1.jpg
50/50 XMT #3
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w288/rjwright78/hood2.jpg
Better 50/50:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w288/rjwright78/hood3.jpg
After XMT #1 and XMT Carnauba Glaze:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w288/rjwright78/hood4.jpg
Additional after:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w288/rjwright78/hood5.jpg
Blackfire Wet Diamond drying:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w288/rjwright78/hood6.jpg
After Blackfire Wet Diamond:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w288/rjwright78/hood7.jpg
Additional after BFWD:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w288/rjwright78/hood8.jpg
Items used:
PC XP 7424
Pinnacle XMT #3 - LC Orange CCS 5.5" Pad
Pinnacle XMT #1 - LC White CCS 6.5" Pad
Pinnacle XMT Carnauba Glaze - LC Gray CCS 6.5" Pad
Blackfire Wet Diamond - Applied by hand/Gold BF CCS Applicator Pad
After bonding 12 hours, I will apply a coat of Fuzion. There's a lot of what looks like pitting in the paint, not sure if I need to compound this. I have XMT #4 Compound but didn't try it. Again, this is my first attempt. I do plan do purchase M105/M205 as recommended by many. All pics are of the hood.
Before:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w288/rjwright78/hood1.jpg
50/50 XMT #3
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w288/rjwright78/hood2.jpg
Better 50/50:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w288/rjwright78/hood3.jpg
After XMT #1 and XMT Carnauba Glaze:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w288/rjwright78/hood4.jpg
Additional after:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w288/rjwright78/hood5.jpg
Blackfire Wet Diamond drying:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w288/rjwright78/hood6.jpg
After Blackfire Wet Diamond:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w288/rjwright78/hood7.jpg
Additional after BFWD:
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w288/rjwright78/hood8.jpg