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    First Correction - Poor Results - Any Advice?

    This is my first post, I've been trolling about the forum for awhile. I'm going to post in chunks because I just spent 20 minutes putting together a post with pictures and I hit backspace to delete a picture and the browser went back a page and I lost it all!

    I just purchased a Griots DA, along with 105/205, best in show, and some misc. wheel cleaners, tire shine, etc.

    I've always enjoyed washing my car and doing a AIO wax/polishes from time to time but never tried to really detail a car.

    My car is a 2011 Acura TL, it has about 7500 miles on it now. I went through a few car washes in the winter for the convenience and think I have destroyed my car (lesson learned).

    Next post I will post some before pictures.......

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    Re: First Correction - Poor Results - Any Advice?

    Here are the before pictures:









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    Re: First Correction - Poor Results - Any Advice?

    I started with the 205 going less aggressive first, using the black CCS pad and the Griots on 5.

    My method was slow passes left to right twice with moderate pressure, the same up and down, then the same with just the weight of the machine.

    At first I thought I had amazing results with just the 205, however the sun was just rising. As the sun came up further and further more and more started to appear, so I assure you the pictures are NOT out of order.








    So you can see things were greatly improved, but far from perfect (and remember that pesky sun hadn't really started to shine just yet).

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    Re: First Correction - Poor Results - Any Advice?

    At this point I switched to an orange CCS pad and decided to give a go with the M105.

    Here is what I ended up with (working the upper right corner of the hood).



    I preceeded to complete the hood with a pass of 105, than with 205. Here are the final results, which I'm not very happy with:







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    Re: First Correction - Poor Results - Any Advice?

    So, in the end I still have some serious scratches and light swiriling. Also after the 105/205 combo I noticed some halo affect that I could not capture with the camera, even in direct sunlight it was incredibly subtle.

    I'd rather correct what I've done before going any further, while I could certainly proceed with the rest of the car and greatly improve from where I came, I'd rather determine what I'm doing wrong and try again.

    Is is just so bad I may need several passes with the 105??

    I had read some posts where some were so impressed with the 105 they didn't even think they needed the 205 except to add pop, so I was a little dissapointed when 105 left me with so many defects on a virtually new car.

    Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, again I apologize for the multiple posts, I couldn't stomach a post this long getting lost again!

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    Re: First Correction - Poor Results - Any Advice?

    Starting is with least aggressive measure is correct. You made some improvement Black pad is has no cut.

    105/ orange seems to have gotten rid of swirls now follow with 205/white to remove marring. When you remove swirls you will see some RIDS - so another 105 pass may be inorder
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    Re: First Correction - Poor Results - Any Advice?

    Tip for putting a long post together is to do it in a word document then copy/paste so you don't lose it.

    I would polish on speed 6 also. Maybe try making slower passes, polishing with a DA is a pretty lengthy process. Polish in small sections (i.e. break the hood into 6 or so equal sections)
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    Re: First Correction - Poor Results - Any Advice?

    did you clay the car?

    seems like you went from one extreme to the other. When you used 205 on black and it didn't do what you wanted (which you should have known just looking at the car but I understand how hesitant it is for noobs to take a polisher to their baby for the first time since I was in the same boat), you should have tried 205 on white before going to 105 on orange.

    Remember, if you can catch your fingernail on any RIDs then it may be best to leave them alone. Leveling all your clear in that section to get rid of one scratch is just not worth it.
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    Re: First Correction - Poor Results - Any Advice?

    Quote Originally Posted by Soulman1980 View Post
    So, in the end I still have some serious scratches and light swiriling. Also after the 105/205 combo I noticed some halo affect that I could not capture with the camera, even in direct sunlight it was incredibly subtle.

    I'd rather correct what I've done before going any further, while I could certainly proceed with the rest of the car and greatly improve from where I came, I'd rather determine what I'm doing wrong and try again.

    Is is just so bad I may need several passes with the 105??

    I had read some posts where some were so impressed with the 105 they didn't even think they needed the 205 except to add pop, so I was a little dissapointed when 105 left me with so many defects on a virtually new car.

    Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, again I apologize for the multiple posts, I couldn't stomach a post this long getting lost again!

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    Soft black Honda/Acura paint can be a recipe for frustration, especially for someone taking paint correction steps for the first time. This paint has a tendency to mar even when exercising the most careful steps in regards to maintenance. For example your final passes with 205 could have removed swirling, but too much pressure with a MF towel, or slight contamination in the towel itself when removing the polish could be reinstalling what you just removed.

    Although 105 is a fast cutting compound that finishes like a polish, when dealing with soft paint like I believe you have I would leave it on the shelf. You had the right idea starting with the least aggressive method, but you took a big leap going directly from 205/black up to 105/orange when the 205 did not get you desired correction. I do not know what additional pads/polishes you own, but try 205 on a pad with more cut next time, such as light green, white, then your orange (in order of least to most cut). I would reserve 105 for spot correction on issues like that RIDS you showed in your one photo if the 205 does not take care of it once you have your process dialed in.

    Finally, a test spot is your best friend, it is going to save you time and a lot of frustration when searching for the best products and process for this paint; also, don't be afraid to put a few small test spots next to each other to compare which product/pad produces the best results. A wipedown with IPA to remove polishing oils on your test area will ensure what you are looking at is what you are going to get when complete.

    Good luck and let us know how you make out.

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    Re: First Correction - Poor Results - Any Advice?

    I'm no expert ( new here) but...........you didn't say if you had a hard time using 105 ?

    I did at first...it has a bit of a learning curve so..........I started using Megs Ultimate Compound with a orange pad..........I bit less aggresive but alot longer working time and great results (for me anyway )

    Just a thought .....might try ultra compound

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