SSR Speed Questions, trouble with hazing

[Slinky]

I'm using SSR2.5 w/a low profile orange pad and SSR1 with a white pad. After the 2.5 i'm getting a decent amount of hazing. Is it possible i'm using too much pressure with the 2.5 on the smaller pad? should I be going slower with less pressure?

Regarding SSR1, what speeds does everyone use with this? I had a little luck in removing about 50% of the hazing but there must be some tips that would help out.

Thanks!

[bjackson8]

My question would be are you working the SSR 2.5 long enough? It may be that the polish is not fully broken down. My experience with SSR 2.5 is that it will finish down very nicely, without much hazing.

[kleraudio]

slinky i have been having the same problem as you with the 2.5 and small 5" pads. with the 6.5 i finished down really nice, but with the 2.5 i leave *alot* of hazing.

I believe the polish breaks down faster and you end up dry buffing. i will experiment more but thats my hypothesis if you will.

Jim

[Slinky]

Hmm, I just tried a little more. Once section didn't haze and the other got bad like the rest.

Kler, what you're saying makes sense, i'll give that a shot in a few.

Thanks guys!

[GTFreddy]

Let us know how it goes, I'm about to order some this week.

[budman3]

The orange pad has a lot to do with the hazing... As would not letting the product break down enough. A white polishing pad with ample time should leave the finish LSP ready... I assume you're using speed 6?

[Slinky]

5, finishing with 6.

So you're suggesting SSR1 with a white pad or 2.5?

[budman3]

2.5. I always use a polishing pad with SSR2.5 with great results. One thing I did notice is that if the product builds up on the pad, it may cause a little hazing. A quick fix to this is to brush it off or wipe off the excess with a terry towel.

[kleraudio]

yea maybe that could be the answer if your using smaller pads like the 5.25" ccs pads. maybe you should go down to a white pad because of the smaller size.

I dont know, i really feel like i was dry buffing the other day w/ the 2.5 and 5.25" ccs orange pad.

Let us know how it goes because i love the SSR line but im having trouble with it and these smaller pads, its causing too much hazing.

Jim

[kleraudio]

does anyone else use white pads with 2.5 for medium swirl removal? Ive always used orange....

Jim

[joshtpa]

White would not really be that good for medium swirl removal IMHO. I prefer orange as well.

[kleraudio]

I'm thinking it might seriously cut down on micromarring and finish down LSP ready?

I dont know but it would be nice for those details with medium to light swirl removal.

Jim