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Anthony Orosco · 03-13-03, 06:04

Morning folks,

Glad to see ya'll didn't mind the long read.

Flyby,

If the swirls and/or scratches are truly "light" then I would skip the DACP and go straight to the SMR and a polishing pad. Work an area and then see how it looks. Remember as long as the paint is warm to the touch then you are safe and can repeat the application if the first one did not do the trick.

If you feel you still need more bite then use the polishing pad and the DACP.

GreenMonster,

I like the "finger" and the "waffle" pads over the Advanced pads if I am cutting or doing a mid-polishing step because they can work the product longer and one can control the heat build up better.

The Finger pads do tend to shed their fingers though if caught on an edge or molding piece. I personally prefer the Advanced Finishing pad for my last and final rotary pass using #9 or #3 or the sealant of my choice. I just get a better feel for the paint with one of these pads over the Finger and Waffle pads.

Also the combo of a rotary and PC or Cyclo is a good idea because one may only need to use the rotary on certain areas of the car, for instance the top sections, and finish out the rest of the car with the PC.

Good Luck folks

Anthony

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Anthony Orosco Registered User Anthony Orosco is online now Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,273	Morning folks, Glad to see ya'll didn't mind the long read. Flyby, If the swirls and/or scratches are truly "light" then I would skip the DACP and go straight to the SMR and a polishing pad. Work an area and then see how it looks. Remember as long as the paint is warm to the touch then you are safe and can repeat the application if the first one did not do the trick. If you feel you still need more bite then use the polishing pad and the DACP. GreenMonster, I like the "finger" and the "waffle" pads over the Advanced pads if I am cutting or doing a mid-polishing step because they can work the product longer and one can control the heat build up better. The Finger pads do tend to shed their fingers though if caught on an edge or molding piece. I personally prefer the Advanced Finishing pad for my last and final rotary pass using #9 or #3 or the sealant of my choice. I just get a better feel for the paint with one of these pads over the Finger and Waffle pads. Also the combo of a rotary and PC or Cyclo is a good idea because one may only need to use the rotary on certain areas of the car, for instance the top sections, and finish out the rest of the car with the PC. Good Luck folks Anthony __________________ "The Art & Science Of Auto Detail"