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    Buff magic (use) question

    The Buff Magic I'm using (blue can) seems to get very grabby as it breaks down. I'm I polishing it too long? 8" rotary with a twisted wool on speed 2, It is also turning a darker color and gumming up my 8" wool pad. I'm cleaning the pad about every 4' but clean the buff magic off the pad is a bear.

    I'm new to detailing but the Meguires 49 and the 3-m super duty seemed to be easier to work with. I realize they are a different animal (Heavy cutting V/S cut polish in 1 step).

    How best to make the buff magic work for me?

    I tried going over a shiny place where I had previously used the meguires and got the same results, so I don't think it is dead gel gumming up the pad.

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    Re: Buff magic (use) question

    You may be using too much product or working the product too long.
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    Re: Buff magic (use) question

    Quote Originally Posted by Whitfield View Post
    The Buff Magic I'm using (blue can) seems to get very grabby as it breaks down. I'm I polishing it too long? 8" rotary with a twisted wool on speed 2, It is also turning a darker color and gumming up my 8" wool pad. I'm cleaning the pad about every 4' but clean the buff magic off the pad is a bear.

    I'm new to detailing but the Meguires 49 and the 3-m super duty seemed to be easier to work with. I realize they are a different animal (Heavy cutting V/S cut polish in 1 step).

    How best to make the buff magic work for me?

    I tried going over a shiny place where I had previously used the meguires and got the same results, so I don't think it is dead gel gumming up the pad.
    There are several videos on you tube which are well worth the visit. Try using very little product as you'll see in some of the videos. Start out at a low setting such as 1.5 or 2. There is no need to apply much pressure as you're letting the machine do all the work. If it starts hop'n, then try backing off the pressure some or different angles. Once the product is clear you can boost the speed up to around 3 and give it a really cool shine. Don't forget to follow through with a foam pad and some Pro-Polish.
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    Re: Buff magic (use) question

    Thanks! I will give it a try. For now i've gone the 3m superduty / finessit marine polish glaze. I'll try the buff magic again on my friends 96 searay in a few weeks.

    Sounds like i was using too much product.

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    Re: Buff magic (use) question

    My sons downsized from an 8" to a 7" twisted wool when using Buff Magic.
    They said it gives them more control to manipulate the horse power of thier
    Dewalt rotory, thus utilizing the product more efficiant..

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    Re: Buff magic (use) question

    3m Super + Heavy Cut compound + Polish of your choice = awesome results .... slower controlled speeds and higher aggression pads are needed for sure other than that of auto
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    Re: Buff magic (use) question

    Buff Magic in capable hands = no extra polishing.

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    Re: Buff magic (use) question

    Quote Originally Posted by B&B Tennessee View Post
    One step?
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    Quote Originally Posted by KKYS View Post
    DAT is your friend.
    :/ Added pics right before your quoting me :/
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