106FF fighting me

DanSTi · 03-03-08, 02:48

I'm in the middle of doing a one step polish on a Porsche 997 and I'm using 106FF on a LC CCS White pad with my makita at 1600rpm. The 106 is behaving very strangely though. After a very short time it seems to be breaking down and the pad starts skipping like crazy. This has never happened to me with this combo, and I've even used it on this paint before in lower temps. It's around 60 degrees out right now. Has this happened to anyone else? Is there something I can add to the 106 to make it cooperate?

MotorCity · 03-03-08, 02:48

Try adding some Opt polish into the mix

DanSTi · 03-03-08, 02:53

I don't have any

Should I maybe try a different pad?

D&D Auto Detail · 03-03-08, 02:58

Sounds like it isnt breaking down properly and gumming up. Try using less or try a different polish. If you dont have a different polish, then try a CCS blue pad and see what happens. id also wipe the surface down with some alcohol first. If you're using halogens, make sure the light isnt heating up the panel.

SpoiledMan · 03-03-08, 03:29

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Originally Posted by D&D Auto Detail

Sounds like it isnt breaking down properly and gumming up. Try using less or try a different polish. If you dont have a different polish, then try a CCS blue pad and see what happens. id also wipe the surface down with some alcohol first. If you're using halogens, make sure the light isnt heating up the panel.

I'll see that recommendation and add that the green "german" CCS pad works well on Porsche paint with 106ff.

DanSTi · 03-03-08, 03:48

I just tried a CCS grey and it worked much better but still a little bit of skipping. I do have a 7.5" CCS green pad so maybe I'll give that a try. I really ought to expand my polish selection for situations like this...

D&D Auto Detail · 03-03-08, 04:22

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Originally Posted by DanSTi

I really ought to expand my polish selection for situations like this...

Very good idea. My problem is finding a polish I like besides Menz.

Deanski · 03-03-08, 05:21

Mist on a little distilled water, may be the polish was not fully mixed or did not get fully shaken up in between using it. Sounds as if the lubrication oils are on the light side in this batch.

You can also contact Menzerna USA about this issue and they may want the batch number etc. You may get a fresh one out of it.

Also, Porsche 997 paint is very soft, it doesn't take much to marr it. Look at it the wrong way and see what happens.

Regards,
Deanski

dsms · 03-03-08, 05:28

Did you clay the paint first? Maybe the surface is just a bit rough or has some contaminents on it causing a weird polish breakdown.

JuneBug · 03-03-08, 06:15

Just another suggestion,try cutting the rpm's to 1000-1100 and using a little more pressure at first when you make the first pass on a panal.

rydawg · 03-04-08, 06:35

pick up some UF and IP.

Mix the 2 together for an excellent polish.
Mix them 80/20, 70/30, 60/40, 50/50, your in control of how you want it.

Green german pads, black, and blues are a must.

DanSTi · 03-04-08, 07:17

I have SIP, maybe I'll head over to my local 3M supplier and grab some UF since I've been hearing great things. I have green, black and blue pads but the black and blue don't really have enough cut for what I'm doing. I'm finishing up the car today so I'll go out and try the white pad again just to make sure it wasn't a weird weather thing and if that doesn't work I'll move to plan B. Thanks for the input everyone