Compound drying too fast on DA

[dooger54]

I have used my Porter Cable DA for about 3 years now and am experiencing problems with the compound drying out too fast.

I use the Lake Country orange pad with Meguiars 105 compound. After about 2-3 passes the compound seems to be drying and then when I stop to clean with my microfiber it is almost impossible to get the compound off. I usually have to wet it down to get it back off.

What am I doing wrong ? I am only doing about a 2' square area at a time.

Doug


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[RevitalizeAutoSpa]

M105 runs pretty dry to begin with. If I have difficulty removing it it's usually becuase I didn't work it long enough.

I've found myself using Menzerna FG400 and Meguiar's D300 a lot more recently.

[jamesboyy]

Like stated you haven't worked it long enough, try adding a few sprays of quick detailer to wake up dryed/half dead product once you gotten the feel for compounds/polishes look into adding menzerna fg400 and sf4500/4000 to your collection

[KneeDragr]

I noticed this a bit with UC, and thats one reason I prefer Uber. Longer work time and it wipes off much easier.

[mwoolfso]

Another approach is to use some Johnson's Baby Oil. It won't evaporate as fast as QD or water.

[dooger54]

Good to know I'm not the only one having issues with it being to dry. I'll give Menzerna a try, but I just bought a gallon of M105.

Mwoolfso-

Exactly how do you add baby oil? Diluted with water?

[David Hayward]

Is this happening with a clean fresh pad?

[dooger54]

Yes it is.

[Kamakaz1961]

Like stated you haven't worked it long enough, try adding a few sprays of quick detailer to wake up dryed/half dead product once you gotten the feel for compounds/polishes look into adding menzerna fg400 and sf4500/4000 to your collection

:iagree:Once you go Menzerna FG400/SF4000 or SF4500 you will never get any other polish. Give the Gallon of Megs to a good friend!!....LOL

[dooger54]

Ok. So ordered the fg400 today. How many passes are normally done with this? My M105 was drying out after 2-3 passes.

[Mach1USMC]

I find I have to use LOTS of detail spray to keep it from drying out too fast. Nowadays I only use 105 as a last resort because of dust and it sucking to remove.