Help! Uber compound is getting the swirls out.

**BoostN** · 10-25-2013, 09:42 PM

Hey guys, I'm trying to correct my moms 2012 CTS V and I purchased the 5.5" pads for my PC DA Polisher. Using a orange Lake country pad. First I tried the Wolfgang twins but still light scratches are there. I then broke out the brand new bottle of Uber compound and not much change. I've tried different speeds and even technique. No luck. So far I've done the hood. Now, the color is night and day different!! But I want the paint to perfection. I'm trying to get pics but my phone isn't picking up my concerns.

Paint is black and the dealer didn't take care of it, demo car.

Title correction: Isn't getting the swirls out**

**530inv** · 10-25-2013, 09:49 PM

Did you clay the paint before you started? If so, you may need a heavier cut pad (yellow) and run your machine at 5.5-6. Make sure you are cleaning your pad well during the process.

**BoostN** · 10-25-2013, 09:50 PM

Yes I did clay before. My first run on my test spot with a brand new pad gave me the same result.

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**artofdetailing** · 10-25-2013, 09:52 PM

you might need to use a purple foamed wool pad

**Hockey Daily** · 10-25-2013, 09:52 PM

I'm having similar issues.. I'm starting to think I need a rotary..

**Hockey Daily** · 10-25-2013, 09:54 PM

Rotary first then da??

**wdmaccord** · 10-25-2013, 09:57 PM

Maybe try M105/205 combo? Other thoughts would be Megs UC or Menzerna FG400?

You may also want to try a microfiber buffing pad rather than foam.

**Evan.J** · 10-25-2013, 09:57 PM

Pictures would help.

My thought is your removing the majority of defects and lessening the majors ones like RIDS. So while the paint is greatly improved your still seeing the RIDS and making the RIDS better but not fully removing them simply because they are deeper than the other defects you have removed.

**swanicyouth** · 10-25-2013, 10:00 PM

Instead of buying a bunch of new polishes, polishers, and pads try this:

1. Slow your arm speed to 1" a second.

2. Add more downward force to the polisher.

3. Max the speed out at 6

4. Shrink your work area by half.

5. Use slightly lest compound, but add a spritz of DI water.

**Kaban** · 10-25-2013, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by swanicyouth

Instead of buying a bunch of new polishes, polishers, and pads try this:

1. Slow your arm speed to 1" a second.

2. Add more downward force to the polisher.

3. Max the speed out at 6

4. Shrink your work area by half.

5. Use slightly lest compound, but add a spritz of DI water.

Best advice in this thread.

Wool may be overkill unless you are dealing with some trashed paint or extremely hard clearcoat.