The Zenith Point Technique using DA

[imranhakro]

Feed back please

Hello all,

I was just curious to know if "The Zenith Point Technique" is possible/effective using PC 7424XP?

If yes, What variable speeds should i be using?

Considering following 2 products:


Meguiar's Ultimate Compound
Meguiar's M205



Regards,
Imran Hakro

[truckbutt]

http://www.autopia.org/forum/machine-polishing/84173-guide-rotary-polishing.html#
I get the impression that part of the reason that the Zenith Technique is described for rotary is that it is designed to remove defects caused by the rotary as well as defects in the paint before you start. DA's are designed not to impart holograms in the first place. The trade off being less correction ability.

[Mike Phillips]

Feed back please

Hello all,

I was just curious to know if "The Zenith Point Technique" is possible/effective using PC 7424XP?

If yes, What variable speeds should i be using?

Considering following 2 products:


Meguiar's Ultimate Compound
Meguiar's M205


Regards,
Imran Hakro


Don't make polishing your car's paint rocket science. When using a DA Polisher it's really simple.

To remove defects, things like swirls and scratches you're going to use either an aggressive compound or a medium cut polish with a cutting pad or a polishing pad.

You're also going to use the high speed setting no matter which DA polisher you purchase. That is the 5-6 speed setting and usually the 6 unless you're working with microfiber pads and one of the reasons you don't use the high speed setting with the MF pads is because the heat generated OVERT TIME at this setting will cause de-lamination between the Velcro, foam and/or microfiber material.


After you remove the defects you're going to polish using less aggressive product and pads.

For both of the above steps you're only going to work small areas at time like you see in this picture

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/990/1eoWhite015.jpg


(You don't place tape on the car, I just did this to give you a visual reference as to how large an area to buff at one time)


After you buff one section you move onto a new section and OVERLAP a little into the previous section for UMR or Uniform Material Removal.

After you polish the paint some people will polish even a second time to squeeze ever little drop of gloss and shine out of their car's paint and then you can seal the paint with a wax, paint sealant or coating, your choice.


The most important part of using a DA Polisher is to first do a Test Spot and dial in your system and prove to yourself on your car's paint that your choice of pads, products and YOUR TECHNIQUE works to create the results you want, hope for and dream about to this one small section.

Once you do that you simply duplicate this process over the rest of the car section by section.


How To Do a Test Spot (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/50162-how-do-test-spot.html)




A Test Spot
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/722/TestSpot03.jpg



Do click the link above and read the entire article.

As for technique, when buffing out a car you want to do what's called a Section Pass.


Show Car Garage Video: How-To do a "Section Pass" when Machine Polishing with a DA Polisher (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-videos/24074-video-how-do-section-pass-when-machine-buffing.html)



Hope that helps...


:)