Ask A Professional Detailer - Page 4

BuckeyeRT · 08-27-2008, 02:46 PM

Holden,
Have you ever tried Lake Country pads?

Holden_Caulfield04 · 08-27-2008, 02:48 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by BuckeyeRT
	Holden, Have you ever tried Lake Country pads?

They're the only pads I use.

bookeem · 08-27-2008, 02:50 PM

do u use them with a rotary or dual action?

Holden_Caulfield04 · 08-27-2008, 02:53 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by bookeem
	do u use them with a rotary or dual action?

Both. I use a rotary for about 98% of my work.

BuckeyeRT · 08-27-2008, 03:05 PM

The "Smart Pads"?
I just found this chart page on autogeek to help in what pad to choose...
http://www.autogeek.net/ccs-polishing-how-to.html

Dennis H · 08-27-2008, 05:35 PM

My 20 year old Orbital-Pro buffer works great. It is getting hard to find 11 inch pads. What is a good source? Thanks.

h0vit0 · 08-27-2008, 05:49 PM

What's the best way to get small scratches out of rims?

Holden_Caulfield04 · 06:22 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Dennis H
	My 20 year old Orbital-Pro buffer works great. It is getting hard to find 11 inch pads. What is a good source? Thanks.

The largest pads available to my knowledge are 8.5 inch. In that case, I would recommend upgrading your polisher to something more modern.

Is it similar to this one?

http://www.wenproducts.com/images/vi...etail/7050.jpg

If so, I would highly recommend upgrading because a newer orbital polisher like the Porter Cable 7424 or Flex L 3401 VRG will be able to break down abrasive compounds and polishes, the quality of your work will improve, and you will finish polishing much sooner.

Holden_Caulfield04 · 08-27-2008, 05:58 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by h0vit0
	What's the best way to get small scratches out of rims?

Treat it just like it were paint. It's going to be much harder than the paint on your car so you will need to be patient.

Here's my polishing write-up from the first page of this thread

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Holden_Caulfield04
	Hand Polishing This is the way most people start off. It's back-breaking work but it can be done and you can get serious results if you are extremely patient. This is basically what is possible with hand polishing: http://www.autopia.org/forum/detaili...oval-hand.html Keep in mind, that is several passes over a single area. With this method, you may be able to perform a complete correction over 2-3 days. This is a guide on how to perform hand polishing: http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7011 Machine Polishing This is the most effective and time efficient manner of polishing paint. There are two forms of machine polishing, D/A polishing and rotary polishing. D/A Polishing This is common among detailing enthusiasts because of its extra, built-in safety margin. Unlike a rotary polisher, a D/A buffer such as the Porter Cable will oscillate under pressure. This dramatically reduces the possibility of burning the paint or achieving a strike-through (removing the paint through to the primer). The downside of this method of polishing, is its limited abilities. It is unable to burnish paint to achieve the highest gloss, and it has a much smaller motor. The smaller motor means it has difficulty cutting through hard paint, and repairing deeply marred surfaces. Nevertheless, I recommend this method of polishing for beginners. Here is a great guide to read up on. http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=63859 Rotary Polishing This machine has a much more powerful motor and needs to be treated with a tremendous amount of respect. It is recommended for professional use. This machine is capable of leveling paint in seconds, and burnishing paint to a high gloss. Its' abilities are without equal. However, it is a much heavier machine and can be difficult to use on side panels. It also does not have the safety measures of the D/A polisher. Here's a great rotary polishing guide: http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=66024

BuckeyeRT · 08-28-2008, 12:05 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Dennis H
	My 20 year old Orbital-Pro buffer works great. It is getting hard to find 11 inch pads. What is a good source? Thanks.

I found bonnets but not pads
http://www.lanescarproducts.com/wen-...-polisher.html

bookeem · 08-28-2008, 12:07 PM

thats pretty much all there is for those orbitals, foam bonnets, but not pads..megs even had/has some..

Spali32 · 08-30-2008, 12:20 AM

Holden,
Reporting Back............

Received my Meguiars 105 and Menzerna polish. I was pretty impressed with the waterspot etching on the top of my 06 Charger.............went bye bye when I hand rubbed Meguiars 105. It was like MAGIC!!! Very impressive stuff. Do you think I would be able to use my Porter Cable 7424 polisher and use this stuff on the whole car. It seems like it may make some scratches in the clear by hand.......but what if I used my 7424?? The worst of the waterspot etching is on the top of the car. What about using Meguiars 105 on windows?? It seems I find alot of cars that have waterspot etching on the glass........that will not come out with most products.

Holden_Caulfield04 · 08-30-2008, 02:03 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Spali32
	Holden, Reporting Back............ Received my Meguiars 105 and Menzerna polish. I was pretty impressed with the waterspot etching on the top of my 06 Charger.............went bye bye when I hand rubbed Meguiars 105. It was like MAGIC!!! Very impressive stuff. Do you think I would be able to use my Porter Cable 7424 polisher and use this stuff on the whole car. It seems like it may make some scratches in the clear by hand.......but what if I used my 7424?? The worst of the waterspot etching is on the top of the car. What about using Meguiars 105 on windows?? It seems I find alot of cars that have waterspot etching on the glass........that will not come out with most products.

You can use your PC with M105 but if it's not working for you, you may switch back to hand buffing. For some reason, Meg's recommends you don't use it with a D/A and I have not experimented with it on the PC, just the rotary.

You may use M105 on the glass. If there is a haze afterwards, follow up with a finer polish to clean it up. Another option for water spotting is vinegar. It's a very mild acid that will safely remove light water spots.

Good to see you like M105.