Breakind Down Polish?

[1Bad81Bu]

Seems to be taking me forever to do each panel. What are some tips to look for when polish is broken down. Does it hurt if you work it in past when it is broken down. There are things to do to speed process isn`t there? Higher speed, less product? I am getting good results just seems like it is taking me forever. I am doing a 2 step polish and then wax.

Currently doing wife`s 03 Trailblazer. Has alot of marring and scratches. Blue Metallic. Using SFX1 then FPII and topping with NXT. Is it necessary to go as slow with the FPII? Any info or advice is appreciated. Thx.

[clnfrk]

Are you satisfied with the results you are getting with the products/ pads you are using? Don`t do what I used to do at times, which is doing a large section of a vehicle only to realize that the finish was not coming out as good as I had expected. Start a small section and experiment with different combinations to see which one provides the results you are seeking. All paints are different and while some products and pads may work extremely well on one... you`ll find that it may be far from acceptable on another vehicle.



For finishing down, you shouldn`t need to apply as much pressure as was required during the cutting phase. I am assuming you are using a PC for this job, correct? Also, the speed that you move the PC over the finish during your passes does not need to be as slow as that when correcting the initial defects. You don`t want to go too fast either. All you should be trying to do at this stage is to remove any compound haze and restore gloss. Mild pressure and medium speed passes is all that should be required.

[1Bad81Bu]

Yes I am using a PC. I am happy with the results. Think I am getting it as good as I can get it. I will post some pics. Just want to make sure I am on the correct track.

[1Bad81Bu]

Before:http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/radraptor78/Trailblazer002.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/radraptor78/Trailblazer001.jpg

[1Bad81Bu]

After:http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/radraptor78/Trailblazer004.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/radraptor78/Trailblazer008.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/radraptor78/Trailblazer010.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/radraptor78/Trailblazer011.jpg

[1Bad81Bu]

There is alot of rock chips that I might try to correct later on. I think it is alot better then it was. I think I am starting to get anal though LOL. Trying to make perfect out of what I don`t think can be made perfect. Any comments or input appreciated. Am I on the right track?

[Sylverlee]

I have the same problem with rock chips, is that an Acura? lol.. wait nm read the OP.

[qadsan]

Some of the vehicles that we use to travel from SoCal to NV, AZ and into Mexico are pitted from rock chips and there`s not much you can do about this except for sanding and shooting a new coat of clear if the base coat isn`t compromised. With a daily driver, you`ve got to keep your expectations more realistic at a lower level than if you had a show car. But, its very realistic to keep a daily driver looking really nice with minimal swirls, plenty of gloss, excellent reflection, etc.



Oh yeah....Nice Work :xyxthumbs

[stiffdogg06]

Thought you took a picture of your wall and then realized it was a reflection shot! Looks awesome to me...



Humidity, temperature, and a lot of other things contribute on how fast or how slow the polish will break down