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**BobbyG** · 12-03-2010, 11:51 AM

Kurt,

Great information, nicely put!

I remember the baby oil / mineral oil post and video. I did give it a try and who ever the poster was, we can do a search, was spot on with his video and the results. While I was out I picked up a small bottle of baby oil and repeated this test and absolutely confirm his results, it worked very well..

**Mazda.Mark** · 12-03-2010, 11:56 AM

I'm also thinking about using megs 105 how long do you let it haze before removing the product?

**ROMEO** · 12-03-2010, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by Trumbo_S10

I'm also thinking about using megs 105 how long do you let it haze before removing the product?

You don't let it haze, you only let sealers, and some waxes haze, polishes you want to remove as soon as you are done making your passes...

**Mazda.Mark** · 12-03-2010, 12:00 PM

Thank you Romeo!

**Kurt_s** · 12-03-2010, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by BobbyG

Kurt,

Great information, nicely put!

I remember the baby oil / mineral oil post and video. I did give it a try and who ever the poster was, we can do a search, was spot on with his video and the results. While I was out I picked up a small bottle of baby oil and repeated this test and absolutely confirm his results, it worked very well..

Thanks Bob!

We have baby oil around the house, so I may give it a shot. I have a couple of family-member cars that I hope to play with over the Christmas holiday. M105 and Megs UC will be two "go to" products as they are beat up black cars. The mineral oil might save my bacon!

**Mazda.Mark** · 12-03-2010, 12:00 PM

Damn I love this site I wish I could quit my day job and do this all day!

**ROMEO** · 12-03-2010, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Trumbo_S10

Thank you Romeo!

You got it!

**ROMEO** · 12-03-2010, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by Trumbo_S10

Damn I love this site I wish I could quit my day job and do this all day!

You need the day job to pay for all the toys you will end up getting from this site! Now that I think about it, you might want to start looking for a second full time job!!!!!!!

**Mazda.Mark** · 12-03-2010, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by ROMEO

You need the day job to pay for all the toys you will end up getting from this site! Now that I think about it, you might want to start looking for a second full time job!!!!!!!

HAHA! touche my friend!

Mike Phillips · 12-03-2010, 01:47 PM

Here's a question for you...

How large an area are you working?

I wrote an explanation as to how trying to work too large an area can lead to your product drying up as you're trying to work it here,

Tips for working in warm/hot weather or direct sunlight

Here's the exceprt...

Originally Posted by Mike Phillips

Why to only work small sections at at time
The larger the area you work the more the product is going to dry up on you because while you're working one portion of the area, the portions not being worked will tend to start drying via evaporation. By shrinking your work area down, shrinking your pad size down and using ample product you'll better be able to maintain a wet buffing cycle over a smaller area.

Note: The larger the area you work the less abrading action each square inch of paint will get in relation to the time spent working the total area.

As for cleaning and drying your pads... first.. if you're going to be doing any kind of machine polishing on a regular basis, then when you can pick up a few more pads.

Here's a technique for drying a pad after you've washed it...

How to dry a foam pad after hand washing

After washing your foam buffing pads by hand the question often comes up,

How do I dry my foam pads?

Here's one way to dry your foam pads, please feel encouraged to find a way that works best for you.

Using a clean, dry cotton terry cloth towel or clean, dry microfiber waffle weave towel or any clean microfiber towel, roll your washed and rinsed pad up inside the towel.

Press the towel into the foam as you're folding the pad into the towel.

Then squeeze, squish and wring the towel which will force any excess water out of the foam and into the towel.

Afterwards, place your foam buffing pads upside down some place where they will stay clean where air can circulate around them and moisture can evaporate out of them.

Not a perfect method but it works...

Also just to let you know... both of the above articles can be found in my list of articles which you can get to by clicking the link in my Signature Line, there's over 200 articles and usually something for everyone and most topics with more being added all the time.