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Having trouble polishing the side panels
Well, I wouldn't say I'm having trouble, but I notice that I consistently get better results on the hood and trunk than I do on the doors and fenders. I'm using a PC with white Lake Country pads, SwirlX, and M205 as the finishing polish. After I use the 205 on the hood and trunk, I don't see any micromarring left behind. Using the same technique on the doors and fenders I can't seem to get rid of all the micromarring. Now, you have to look very closely on the doors and fenders to see what I'm talking about as it's very light. As it stands I'm mostly satisfied with how my side panels are now looking, but if I can do better I'd like to. Is micromarring on side panels typically harder to work out than on the horizontal panels? Is it something I'm doing wrong? Or is it just happening to work out that way for no real reason? Thanks.
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Re: Having trouble polishing the side panels
I tend to have a little harder time on vertical panels as well, hopefully someone can give us some insight.
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Re: Having trouble polishing the side panels
It's harder to get the buffer to lay flat on a vertical surface. Try taking a smaller section and work it till you have no miro-marring.
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Re: Having trouble polishing the side panels
Originally Posted by Rsurfer
Try taking a smaller section and work it till you have no miro-marring.
Rsurfer....I agree...sometimes you just want to get things done quicker. slow down, do a test panel on the side just like you would on the top panels, guage your process and take your time.....good luck
Robert DiTerlizzi, 772-260-6636
Impressions Fine Automotive Detailing
7656 SW Jack James Dr.Stuart, Fl.
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Re: Having trouble polishing the side panels
Originally Posted by Rsurfer
It's harder to get the buffer to lay flat on a vertical surface. Try taking a smaller section and work it till you have no miro-marring.
x2, I know on I tend to do larger areas on the side of a car then on the hood and trunk. I think I do it without realizing it and have to stop myself.
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Re: Having trouble polishing the side panels
Originally Posted by Rsurfer
It's harder to get the buffer to lay flat on a vertical surface. Try taking a smaller section and work it till you have no miro-marring.
How do you know when you're done working in M205? Is it just like working in Swirlx or does a different rule of thumb apply to 205?
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Re: Having trouble polishing the side panels
Originally Posted by mcpp66
How do you know when you're done working in M205? Is it just like working in Swirlx or does a different rule of thumb apply to 205?
work it till defect is gone
Robert DiTerlizzi, 772-260-6636
Impressions Fine Automotive Detailing
7656 SW Jack James Dr.Stuart, Fl.
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Re: Having trouble polishing the side panels
Originally Posted by mcpp66
How do you know when you're done working in M205? Is it just like working in Swirlx or does a different rule of thumb apply to 205?
That is why it's important to do a test section. M205 has non-diminishing abrasives so be careful. It will keep cutting so when you get to the level of finish your after...stop.
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Re: Having trouble polishing the side panels
scissor lift or ramps help....good seat and good light.
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Re: Having trouble polishing the side panels
BTW you should reach max finish in about 20 sec with 205. Any longer and you will be diminishing the gloss. Unlike Menz that needs to be worked until broken down to get the max gloss.
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