I have used a PC on quite a few vehicles now, each time I learn a few little tricks.
In thist hread I will share all of my tips. I've probably used mine on 15 cars.
1. You will have to use it with a yellow pad and DACP longer than you thought you would.
-- I did my bmw m3 hood about a month ago. I realized later that I did not get enough of the swirling / scratching out. Today I went back and went really really slowly (sometimes staying in spotsa nd applying good pressure multiple times, going about one inch per 5 seconds and making manypasses). This seems to be what it takes on speed 5 (i dont like 6, its too out of control) to get a really really nice even finish that you can look at and say "wow, not a single mark". That is the finish I strive for.
2. Use the contour pads's contours. THey are there for a resaon. Use them on the edges FIRST and do not neglect your edges. Use them anytime you need to, use the pad's improved design to your advantage.
3. polishes do not need to be PCd NEARLY as long as compounds. I usually do 3 quick passes and then wipe them off, that is usually enough.
4. ALWAYS use a white pad after a yellow pad. If you don't, it will leave hazing.
5. Waxing with a PC is hype. I have had little success, I like the control of a liquid wax on a foam meg's pad. Make linear streaks that are thick and you can see the white of hte wax, then go back and forth in the perpindicular direction to evenly spread it.
That's all for now
Also, put one had directly on top of the pad and the other to control the PC. Using a PC should feel like you are an artisan, its realy enjoyable when you get in a good rhythm.
In thist hread I will share all of my tips. I've probably used mine on 15 cars.
1. You will have to use it with a yellow pad and DACP longer than you thought you would.
-- I did my bmw m3 hood about a month ago. I realized later that I did not get enough of the swirling / scratching out. Today I went back and went really really slowly (sometimes staying in spotsa nd applying good pressure multiple times, going about one inch per 5 seconds and making manypasses). This seems to be what it takes on speed 5 (i dont like 6, its too out of control) to get a really really nice even finish that you can look at and say "wow, not a single mark". That is the finish I strive for.
2. Use the contour pads's contours. THey are there for a resaon. Use them on the edges FIRST and do not neglect your edges. Use them anytime you need to, use the pad's improved design to your advantage.
3. polishes do not need to be PCd NEARLY as long as compounds. I usually do 3 quick passes and then wipe them off, that is usually enough.
4. ALWAYS use a white pad after a yellow pad. If you don't, it will leave hazing.
5. Waxing with a PC is hype. I have had little success, I like the control of a liquid wax on a foam meg's pad. Make linear streaks that are thick and you can see the white of hte wax, then go back and forth in the perpindicular direction to evenly spread it.
That's all for now
Also, put one had directly on top of the pad and the other to control the PC. Using a PC should feel like you are an artisan, its realy enjoyable when you get in a good rhythm.
