polishing with M105/M205

[petermk]

As I was working on the hood earlier today (was my second time working with a PC), I noticed a white powder immediately after turning the PC on. Is that clear coat or the M105/M205 combo turns into powder as soon as one starts working with it?

Thanks

[PAR Detailing]

I get that sometimes as well. Nothing to be concerned about. For me it goes away after like two sections. I believe it is left over residue from the previous buffing, atlest that is what makes the most sense to me.

[Dr Oldz]

Try some pad conditioner or it could be that you didn't clean your pad properly! Doubt it's clear coat tho!

[petermk]

Try some pad conditioner or it could be that you didn't clean your pad properly! Doubt it's clear coat tho!

it was a brand new pad

[Dubbin1]

M105 can dust up pretty fast, try misting it with water. I can assure you that the clear coat wont turn into white dust ;)

[LuxuryMobile]

Definitely dust, not clear coat.

[petermk]

Thanks.

Another question... I was doing 6 M105 passes for each section and following with 6 M205 passes, which ended up removing almost all swirls on the hood. There are still a few here and there though. So, how many more can I safely do before going through the clear coat? It's a 4-month old Acura MDX that had no work done to it prior to this.

[LuxuryMobile]

There is no definite answer without using a paint meter. But im sure there is still enough workable clear. If its a daily driver, I would just do as best you can and be happy with it

[petermk]

Thanks.

What's the best way to get rid of this dust besides washing after every section?

[Dubbin1]

Thanks.

What's the best way to get rid of this dust besides washing after every section?

Wash after you are done ;)

[WestEnd]

Wash after you are done ;)

:laughing::laughing::laughing: That totally cracked me up for some reason. LOL still :laughing::laughing::laughing: