First polishing experience with the Flex 3401 - Page 2

Xcessiv · 04-21-08, 05:25

Here's the result of the first side of my supercharged Stang:

I'm not 100% satisfied yet. Still some scratches remaining and I wasn't able to remove 100% of the Natty's Blue wax. When looking at the paint with 500w of halogens, there are some barely noticable clouds. Any tips, except elbow grease?

Flyer007 · 04-22-08, 07:37

That looks great!

I just bought a Flex and am waiting for it to arrive. I am a little nervous as this will be my first attempt at machine polishing. Your post has really eased that.

How easy was it around the smaller areas (fender flares, side air intakes) ?

I am going to use it on my Porsche 996 and am wondering how it will be on all the curves. Did you just carefully use the outer edge of pad?

How much pressure did you need?

Xcessiv · 04-22-08, 07:44

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Originally Posted by Flyer007

That looks great!

I just bought a Flex and am waiting for it to arrive. I am a little nervous as this will be my first attempt at machine polishing. Your post has really eased that.

How easy was it around the smaller areas (fender flares, side air intakes) ?

I am going to use it on my Porsche 996 and am wondering how it will be on all the curves. Did you just carefully use the outer edge of pad?

How much pressure did you need?

You'll really like the Flex.

The 6.5" pads aren't too big for smaller areas, yes I carefully used the outer edge of the pad on the side air intakes and similar parts.

You shouldn't have problems with the curves of your 996. It'll take more time than a perfectly flat car, but it's not a show stopper. The pads are smooth enough for this.

I let the Flex do the job (no pressure) on swirled areas and put around 20 pounds of pressure on scratched areas.

Have fun!

superchargedg · 04-22-08, 04:17

Nice stang but do you want to race........................................j/k.

Xcessiv · 04-22-08, 04:55

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Originally Posted by superchargedg

Nice stang but do you want to race........................................j/k.

Hehehehe! The only way to race remotely would be by comparing our 1/4 mile time and trap speed.

BTW guys, here's a shot until stronger sunlight.

Xcessiv · 06-17-08, 06:23

I have to send my supercharger to Vortech so the car will be useless for 1 month. I've decided to give M105 a try in order to get rid of the post-polish scratches.

Is it a good idea?

Is it dangerous for the paint?

Which pad should I use? LC Foamed Wool 6.5"?

How should I proceed?

Thank you.

SuperBee364 · 06-17-08, 07:15

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Originally Posted by Xcessiv

I have to send my supercharger to Vortech so the car will be useless for 1 month. I've decided to give M105 a try in order to get rid of the post-polish scratches.

Is it a good idea?

Is it dangerous for the paint?

Which pad should I use? LC Foamed Wool 6.5"?

How should I proceed?

Thank you.

Honestly, I think you'd be better off/happier with M95 than M105. M95 is much easier to use. It works just like any other polish. Apply it, break it down til it's gone totally clear, then remove the residue. It also (arguably) leaves a better finish. It has just as much cutting power as 105 does, too. And did I mention it's about half the price?

Yes, you would use the LC Foamed Wool 6.5" with your Flex. You would then want to follow that up with something like UF, PO106FF, etc. with a white (or softer. Even a grey/black would probably work) foam pad. Then if you *really* want to go gloss-crazy, follow *that* up with PO85RD or FPII on a grey/black, blue, or red finishing foam pad.

Since you have black paint, I'd follow that up with a good glaze and a nuba.

Beautiful car, btw.. Sorry to hear you're having blower problems. That sucks.

musicdjs · 06-17-08, 07:48

How long did it take you?

Anal1 · 06-17-08, 07:05

WOW SIP corrected that? I was thinking you would have to step up to 105 and PFW. And using a DA? I'm impressed.

Xcessiv · 06-20-08, 06:07

Thank you.

It took me 14-16 hours overall (including 2 very long SIP passes).

How does the cutting power of #95 compare to #105? I really want to get rid of all the remaining scratches.

And how does #95 compare to SIP?

Thank you.

MobileJay · 06-20-08, 08:35

Damn, that looks killer man. Nice job.

SuperBee364 · 06-20-08, 11:01

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Originally Posted by Xcessiv

Thank you.

It took me 14-16 hours overall (including 2 very long SIP passes).

How does the cutting power of #95 compare to #105? I really want to get rid of all the remaining scratches.

And how does #95 compare to SIP?

Thank you.

M105 and M95 have very similar cutting power. M105 is hard to use, M95 is easy. Both have way, way, *way* more cutting power than SIP.