megs d151

[jamores23]

im using d151 right now with a da on a white lc ccs pad. Now, when I wipe it off some residue stays behind . the residue pattern is from the pad, you can see the rotation lines, most of it came off but this is real tough to get off. im using speed 5 with light/moderate pressure, its not holograms, its just residue from 151. It is very hot down here in south fl and very humid, could this be the problem? the car is a silver 3 series bmw 2010. if i shine the brinkman on it you cant see the residue but the light from the garage "a very dim yellow light" shows it if you move your head around to different angles. I need help ASAP so i can finish this car...

[aerogt01]

I have found D151 is easier to wipe off after you let it dry. Are you doing this or wiping it off wet?

[jamores23]

im leaving it on for about 20 minutes

[Dubbin1]

It is very hot down here in south fl and very humid, could this be the problem?

That could very well be the problem, try using a QD to help remove it.

[jamores23]

ok will try it. any more suggestions?

[BobbyG]

While I like this product better when used with my rotary I have used it many many times with my dual action polisher..

When using a dual action polisher it's imperative that the pad rotates as you perform a criss-cross pattern. When using my dual action polisher I use a Lake Country 5 1/2" diameter White pad on speed 5.

It generally takes 4 to 6 sectional passes to adequately break down the polishing grit. Once the product has done it's job the paint levels nicely leaving a rich glossy shine.

It sounds as if the surface is very warm and "may" be drying prematurely.

Meguiars Paint Reconditioning Cream D151 (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-paint-reconditioning-cream-d151.html)

Directions for use


Choose the appropriate pad for your goals. Set a rotary polisher to 1400-2000 RPM. Set a dual action polisher to 4-5.
Work the polish in a 2 x 2 sq. ft. area with overlapping passes. Continue working until imperfections are removed.
Wipe off the residue with a soft Cobra Microfiber Towel.
For even more gloss, perform the same steps using a softer foam pad.

[jamores23]

bobby the surface is not warm at all i pulled it into the garage after the wash and clayed the vehicle and dried as i clayed. I was only doing about 3 sectional passes maybe im just not breaking down the product enough

[BobbyG]

bobby the surface is not warm at all i pulled it into the garage after the wash and clayed the vehicle and dried as i clayed. I was only doing about 3 sectional passes maybe im just not breaking down the product enough

I think this is more than likely what's going on. As I work an area I'll go back and forth in an overlapping pattern not moving the machine too fast otherwise you won't realize the benefit of the product.

I continue this motion and as the product begins to break down it starts to become somewhat transparent. If it starts to dry I'll add a squirt of detail spray just to give it a little more life and working time.

Sectional passes combined with proper arm / machine speed should give you a gorgeous finish when you're finished..

[carsmetic]

[QUOTE=BobbyG;528488]
I continue this motion and as the product begins to break down it starts to become somewhat transparent. If it starts to dry I'll add a squirt of detail spray just to give it a little more life and working time.

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I thought d151 was non diminishing abrassives, does the product still breakdown.

[Dr Oldz]

Bobby, I am positive that 151 is a SMAT product. So it doesn't break down. I would say that the heat and humidity are playing a roll but also sounds like you are using a bit too much product. Try using a little bit less product and see how the results are. A QD like Dubbin mentioned can also aid you. I always remove 151 when I am done working a section.

[skipper1]

The last time I used D151, I let it dry before removing. That's the last time I'll ever do that. It was like trying to remove dried cement. I personally think it's best to do a section and then remove.

Pretty warm here in Dallas, you might try a spritz of water.

[trerc]

Bobby, I am positive that 151 is a SMAT product. So it doesn't break down. I would say that the heat and humidity are playing a roll but also sounds like you are using a bit too much product. Try using a little bit less product and see how the results are. A QD like Dubbin mentioned can also aid you. I always remove 151 when I am done working a section.

+1, not so much the heat as it is the humidity. I hate detailing when it's humid. I would 3rd the aid of a QD for removal or use a different AIO
.

[jamores23]

well i pulled the car out to the sun to get a better look and you cant see it in the paint but in a very soft dim light you can see it but not by much so I just continued to do the rest of the car with it, I wiped after every section and then went over the whole car with GG speed shine "REALLY GOOD STUFF AND SMELLS GOOD" and It came out very nice and slick. Thanks everyone for the responses!!