What did I do wrong?

**starvinmarvin** · 05-30-2007, 05:23 PM

Am a newby, used PC and orange pad for the lst time. Clay bared first but was not necesssary, paint is in excellent condition except for swirls. Then used Pinnacle swirl remover #2 and then finishing glaze, and then pinnacle souveran. Disappointed ! Looks worst than before, best I can describe is like a "mat" finish as in some photographs, also with "spider" ? marks, does not shine like the rest of the car. Thankfully I only did one fender. Can someone please tell me how to fix this? Thanks. Marvin

**pirex** · 05-30-2007, 05:27 PM

Did you go over the area with a less abrasiv polish after xmt #2? With a white or gray pad? Or try xmt #2 with a white pad!

**Truls** · 05-30-2007, 05:29 PM

Try again with a less aggressive pad, and remember to break the comp/polish down good.

My car didnt "like" the orange pad, switched to less aggressive pad and that helped me.

**alban61** · 05-30-2007, 05:29 PM

What pads did you use with your polishes?
Sounds almost like you didn't let the polish break down. 2 to 3 pea-sized drops on a pad, then work into 2 X 2 foot sections. Working the section at least for 3 to 5 minutes.
Try first with your XMT2 with LC white polishing pad.....don't really know what kinda pads you have.

**supercharged** · 05-30-2007, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by alban61

What pads did you use with your polishes?
Sounds almost like you didn't let the polish break down. 2 to 3 pea-sized drops on a pad, then work into 2 X 2 foot sections. Working the section at least for 3 to 5 minutes.
Try first with your XMT2 with LC white polishing pad.....don't really know what kinda pads you have.

Make sure you work a polish long enough so it will break down. Otherwise all you are doing is swirling up the paint.

**Nica** · 05-30-2007, 09:31 PM

Just a suggestion when your done polishing you should give it a good wipe with rubbing alcohol mixed with H2O (water). This removes all polish residue that hinds any imperfections left.

If at all possible pictures would be great.

**paradog** · 05-31-2007, 05:56 AM

Yep thats what I was gonna say^^^^^^^^^

**Grimm** · 05-31-2007, 07:00 AM

And remember to take a look at your work after each step in good light. I'm amazed how often I read a post from someone saying they didn't get great results and they've already polished, glazed and waxed the car. Such a waste of effort.