Polisher inducing scratches help

[jas02ta]

Don't you just wish you could be there to help out in situations like this? I know I do.





I've been a Pontiac guy my entire life, so yeah, that is a cool car!
Even back in my stock car days when just about every competitor was a Chevelle, mine was...

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Nice!!


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[jas02ta]

Watch this video.

Even though it shows using a Porter Cable polisher, it shows the same technique for using the Supa BEAST.

Fast forward to the 26 minute time stamp.





There's a part of me that thinks maybe you're not pushing down hard enough on the head of the polisher.

After looking at the pictures you sent me, the swirls look like "normal" type swirls that should buff out real easy with the tool, pads and products you have.

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Want to give a HUGE thank you to Mike for taking the time to diagnose and walk me through the steps of finding the right combo to correct my car. The combo that ended working flawlessly with the Supa Beast was the yellow Rupes pad teamed with the Pinnacle Advanced Compound. Also, used Mike’s advice of 5-10 lbs of pressure while making the passes. Did the wipe off and viola! PERFECT!! All my initial frustrations and disappointments immediately disintegrated.

Lessons learned: 1) Don’t get frustrated in the test spot phase, 2) Try different combinations of quality polishes/compounds with quality pads. I initially did two different combos and then stopped. Needed to do more. 3) Have confidence in the quality tool and polishes that you have. They WILL WORK!! 4) Don’t be afraid to reach out for help! I did that part right. 5) As Mike said, “each one teach one.” I will be passing all knowledge learned during my detailing journey to others.

Last question Mike…..the paint looks perfect to me, but with your keen eye, should I finish it out with the Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish? If yes, do you think I should use the Rupes yellow pad again or drop down a tick to their white pad?



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[98CayenneTA]

I have done many 4th gen. Trans Ams and the paint is just a touch to the hard side of medium. You really should not be getting micro maring.

I actually own a Cayenne Red 4th gen. myself....

I would finish your car with the Rupes white pad and CarPro Essence.

Sounds like ya got it figured out..... don't suppose you live in Minnesota do ya...

Here's a couple....

Mine



Mine behind the wicked black

[jas02ta]

I have done many 4th gen. Trans Ams and the paint is just a touch to the hard side of medium. You really should not be getting micro maring.

I actually own a Cayenne Red 4th gen. myself....

I would finish your car with the Rupes white pad and CarPro Essence.

Sounds like ya got it figured out..... don't suppose you live in Minnesota do ya...

Here's a couple....

Mine



Mine behind the wicked black

Nice clean TA! Is yours a 98? Glad to see that we are keeping it alive! I have the 01 so wondering if the paint hardness/softness possibly changed?? I was doing a 50/50 shot with tape, so when I was finished, I pulled the tape off and wiped off the compound that was stuck around the tape and ended up marring the paint where I was rubbing it. I don’t have as much experience as you for sure, but my paint seems to be on the softer side. But again, don’t have much to compare hard vs soft until I start polishing more cars.


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[98CayenneTA]

Nice clean TA! Is yours a 98? Glad to see that we are keeping it alive! I have the 01 so wondering if the paint hardness/softness possibly changed?? I was doing a 50/50 shot with tape, so when I was finished, I pulled the tape off and wiped off the compound that was stuck around the tape and ended up marring the paint where I was rubbing it. I don’t have as much experience as you for sure, but my paint seems to be on the softer side. But again, don’t have much to compare hard vs soft until I start polishing more cars.


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Yes, mine is a '98

4th Gen F-body's 4 Lyfe

[Mike Phillips]

Want to give a HUGE thank you to Mike for taking the time to diagnose and walk me through the steps of finding the right combo to correct my car.

Your welcome but the thing I always like to point out is I'm a part of the Autogeek Customer Care Team. Some people call our customer care on the phone, some send an e-mail, some go to our Detailing 101 Facebook Group and then some come to the forum.

I've always preferred the forum because I find it the easiest way to share VOLUMES of information.

The combo that ended working flawlessly with the Supa Beast was the yellow Rupes pad teamed with the Pinnacle Advanced Compound. Also, used Mike’s advice of 5-10 lbs of pressure while making the passes.

Did the wipe off and viola! PERFECT!!

All my initial frustrations and disappointments immediately disintegrated.

Congratulations!

Starting out your first time polishing with a a FLEX Supa BEAST is like learning to drive in a Super Car. You did great. All we did was tweak your technique.

Lessons learned:

1) Don’t get frustrated in the test spot phase,

2) Try different combinations of quality polishes/compounds with quality pads. I initially did two different combos and then stopped. Needed to do more.

3) Have confidence in the quality tool and polishes that you have. They WILL WORK!!

4) Don’t be afraid to reach out for help! I did that part right.

5) As Mike said, “each one teach one.” I will be passing all knowledge learned during my detailing journey to others.

Perfect summary.

By the way, I forget where I got the saying, "each one teach one", but I used it after teaching a young man how to detail cars and his first car was a Ferrari!

Here's the original article from 2004

Each one, teach one... Ferrari Fiorano 355 F1 Spider

Last question Mike…..the paint looks perfect to me, but with your keen eye, should I finish it out with the Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish?

If yes, do you think I should use the Rupes yellow pad again or drop down a tick to their white pad?

Great questions. If you're OCD to the max then re-polish using the Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish with the RUPES White pad.

But - if it looks good to you? Seal her up! Pinnacle Advanced Compound uses great abrasive technology as you have seen first hand.

[jas02ta]

Your welcome but the thing I always like to point out is I'm a part of the Autogeek Customer Care Team. Some people call our customer care on the phone, some send an e-mail, some go to our Detailing 101 Facebook Group and then some come to the forum.

I've always preferred the forum because I find it the easiest way to share VOLUMES of information.




Congratulations!

Starting out your first time polishing with a a FLEX Supa BEAST is like learning to drive in a Super Car. You did great. All we did was tweak your technique.




Perfect summary.

By the way, I forget where I got the saying, "each one teach one", but I used it after teaching a young man how to detail cars and his first car was a Ferrari!

Here's the original article from 2004

Each one, teach one... Ferrari Fiorano 355 F1 Spider








Great questions. If you're OCD to the max then re-polish using the Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish with the RUPES White pad.

But - if it looks good to you? Seal her up! Pinnacle Advanced Compound uses great abrasive technology as you have seen first hand.

I’ll be sealing it up! Thanks again Mike!


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[2black1s]

This thread is another data point in the discussion regarding the most important factor when it comes to polishing paint. Technique / Tool / Pad / Paint/ Abrasive Technology. Here's the link to that thread...

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...most+important

In the case discussed here, "Technique" turned out to be the most significant factor. The OP was not getting acceptable results with his polishing process. Without changing the tool, pad, or product, and changing only his technique (with the guidance provided), he was able to achieve acceptable results.

That has typically been my experience too. Technique changes, i.e., machine pressure, machine speed, arm speed, amount of product, polishing cycle duration, polishing pattern, number of polishing cycles, etc., can have a major effect on the results. The same product, tool, pad can be used to achieve great results across a wide spectrum of varying conditions by simply experimenting with/altering the "Technique".

I think I voted for "Technique" in the linked poll (a long time ago) because if I had to pick one of the choices provided that is what came to mind first. Actually, I think all of the choices play together. Any one of them, or any combination thereof, can and will have an effect. Each "problem case" must be analyzed on it's own and the "most likely" cause can be different from case to case.

So... If I was voting today, I'd look for an "Other" choice due to the fact that "the most important..." can be different based on the issue at hand.

But I will also say that "Technique" has to be a consideration... Along with "Abrasive Technology", and to a lesser extent, the remaining choices.

[psnt1ol]

This thread is another data point in the discussion regarding the most important factor when it comes to polishing paint. Technique / Tool / Pad / Paint/ Abrasive Technology. Here's the link to that thread...

https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...most+important

In the case discussed here, "Technique" turned out to be the most significant factor. The OP was not getting acceptable results with his polishing process. Without changing the tool, pad, or product, and changing only his technique (with the guidance provided), he was able to achieve acceptable results.

That has typically been my experience too. Technique changes, i.e., machine pressure, machine speed, arm speed, amount of product, polishing cycle duration, polishing pattern, number of polishing cycles, etc., can have a major effect on the results. The same product, tool, pad can be used to achieve great results across a wide spectrum of varying conditions by simply experimenting with/altering the "Technique".

I think I voted for "Technique" in the linked poll (a long time ago) because if I had to pick one of the choices provided that is what came to mind first. Actually, I think all of the choices play together. Any one of them, or any combination thereof, can and will have an effect. Each "problem case" must be analyzed on it's own and the "most likely" cause can be different from case to case.

So... If I was voting today, I'd look for an "Other" choice due to the fact that "the most important..." can be different based on the issue at hand.

But I will also say that "Technique" has to be a consideration... Along with "Abrasive Technology", and to a lesser extent, the remaining choices.

Totally agree with everything you said....

I also like to add that some abrasive technologies require a counter intuitive approach.