alko
10-17-2011, 05:43 PM
So I was alittle hesitant with posting this, but I've been having some problem with the Meg's DA MF system. I'm working with the Porter Cable 7424 XP with the 6" kit that I ordered from the VIP awhile back. I would have taken some pics, but I don't have a camera good enough to capture what looks like fine hair line scratches and swirls.
I began using the cutting disc on speed 4. I noticed off break a very strong vibration in the PC. It felt alittle off balance so I tightened up my grip even more. I was alittle nervous because of how my test spot came out. It worked the majority of the micro marring from claying and induced swirls from low-quality MF drying towel. I didn't think too much of the marring and induced swirls because I was under the impression of correcting with the compound. For the most part, the compounding corrected the marring and some swirls, however, I can still see the swirls using the Brinkmann Swirl Finder (which I absolutely love). At first I was using way too much product, but I constantly cleaned the pads with my air compressor. I lessened the amount of product to 2 to 3 pea sized drops on the pad (feeling the pad after cleaning). After a few panels, and struggling to wipe the residue off, I worked the product longer than average. By doing so I noticed some dusting. I also noticed that after each section of compounding, the product left a hazy or cloudy appearance (see attached pic-left side has been compounded)-however when I used the finishing polish, it worked down and lessened the appearance.
After growing more skeptical, I tried the finishin polish on some of the panels I had already compounded. At first glance, it seemed to finish down well. But when I checked again with the Brinkmann, I could still see swirls. I brought the car out in the sunlight and the swirls were more visible. I was using speed 3 on the PC.
So...can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong...because I'm pretty sure I'm doing something wrong. I spent the greater part of the day researching others experience with this system. I've followed what others were posting but got the same results. I MAY try the 5" pads, but for now, I need to correct my car. I'm out of the SFX line and plan on ordering the Wolfgang Twins to correct my car. So as of right now, I will have to wait until that comes in and ride around with swirls.....I'm so sad.
P.S. Nick is gonna yell at me....he really likes my car.
I began using the cutting disc on speed 4. I noticed off break a very strong vibration in the PC. It felt alittle off balance so I tightened up my grip even more. I was alittle nervous because of how my test spot came out. It worked the majority of the micro marring from claying and induced swirls from low-quality MF drying towel. I didn't think too much of the marring and induced swirls because I was under the impression of correcting with the compound. For the most part, the compounding corrected the marring and some swirls, however, I can still see the swirls using the Brinkmann Swirl Finder (which I absolutely love). At first I was using way too much product, but I constantly cleaned the pads with my air compressor. I lessened the amount of product to 2 to 3 pea sized drops on the pad (feeling the pad after cleaning). After a few panels, and struggling to wipe the residue off, I worked the product longer than average. By doing so I noticed some dusting. I also noticed that after each section of compounding, the product left a hazy or cloudy appearance (see attached pic-left side has been compounded)-however when I used the finishing polish, it worked down and lessened the appearance.
After growing more skeptical, I tried the finishin polish on some of the panels I had already compounded. At first glance, it seemed to finish down well. But when I checked again with the Brinkmann, I could still see swirls. I brought the car out in the sunlight and the swirls were more visible. I was using speed 3 on the PC.
So...can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong...because I'm pretty sure I'm doing something wrong. I spent the greater part of the day researching others experience with this system. I've followed what others were posting but got the same results. I MAY try the 5" pads, but for now, I need to correct my car. I'm out of the SFX line and plan on ordering the Wolfgang Twins to correct my car. So as of right now, I will have to wait until that comes in and ride around with swirls.....I'm so sad.
P.S. Nick is gonna yell at me....he really likes my car.