Originally Posted by
Stokdgs
How did you prime the pad ? Was it moist and then you added your compound ?
I always moisten the pad with spray bottle, add the product, see how thick, runny, etc., it is, and then determine if I might need a little more moisture before I ever touch the panel..
Im pretty sure most swirls, etc., are made because of almost dry to dry machine work and then just wiping it off in a big mess and starting over, repeating the process which will never really work..
You (I) want the product to be happy on the pad, the pad to be happy with the product, the amount of downward pressure be sufficient to get the product and pad to really get to know the panel,
the speed to be matched to the work needed on the panel, (and not ever crazy fast with a Rotary), and sufficient moisture sprayed as needed to keep everything working so that the pad can work the compound into the paint, correct, clean, polish, and then all come off on the pad at the end of the cycle, so there is always just a little if any, to wipe off..
Some paint will require many full length passes as above until the desired correction, clarity, and gloss is achieved.. But it will all come out if you are willing to work, not be distracted, pay close attention, and stay on task..
Hope it all turned out great for you !
Dan F
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