How are you applying the
M105 to the pad?
KBM:
Prime the entire face of the clean/dry flat orange pad, ensure you have polish in every pore.
Apply 3-4 dots of
M105 to the pad.
Apply enough pressure at speed 6 so that the pad is still spinning, but slowly. Ensure that the pad is spinning and not stopped.
Wipe the
M105 from the surface with a MF and inspect the area. If the M105 become difficult to remove from the surface wipe it away with straight IPA.
After each use wipe the pad accross a MF to clean the pad. Then apply 4 more dots of polish and repeat.
After a few uses brush the pad clean and blow compressed air to clean out the dust. You will still see residual polish on the pad.
After so many uses the pad will loose its cut as its just clogged with too much polish and clear from the surface.
Clean the pad by spraying APC 1:4 onto the pad and wash it w/ warm water in the sink. Make sure you get all the soap and polish rinsed out. Spin the pad out into a bucket with your PC or a rotary if you have one. Let the pad air dry fully by placing it in from of a fan.
Of course you will need more then a few pads to complete this process.
Prime a fresh pad and start again.
If you have any 4" orange pads and the proper backing plate, use the above method to spot polish those deeper scratches.
Follow with M205 and a white or gray flat pad using the same process as above, you will not have to work the areas as long. If you don't have M205 use a finish polish with a white pad.