A little trouble using M105....

[blkacgsr]

As the title states, I`m having a little teouble with M105 the new forula with a rotary. It seems to want to clump and harden with in the first couple passes. It doesn`t do it on all the panels, just some. I`m not sure if I`m putting too much or what but I have to take it off with a microfiber and then re-polish the spot. I`m not spreading it with high speeds or anything like that. I just can`t figure it out. Any insight would help.



Thanks in advance!!

[gmblack3]

What pad and speed? Also how long are you working it?

[blkacgsr]

I`m using a Malco foam cutting pad and 600 RPM to spread the polish out before higher speeds. It`s happening on the initial passes to spread it out on the panel.

[jmkiang]

Not sure if this applies but are you priming the pad? I got some clumping with M205 and a LC white pad after a couple panels.

[imported_rydawg]

I`m using a Malco foam cutting pad and 600 RPM to spread the polish out before higher speeds. It`s happening on the initial passes to spread it out on the panel.

Use a LC orange pad as they work amazing with 105.

[SuperBee364]

I`m using a Malco foam cutting pad and 600 RPM to spread the polish out before higher speeds. It`s happening on the initial passes to spread it out on the panel.



A couple of things to try...



Make sure the panel you`re working on is *completely* bare. Do a very thorough IPA wipe before using 105. Sometimes polishes don`t work well when they are fighting left over LSP, etc.



Second, *don`t* pre-spread 105. As you have found, it dries/flashes quickly, and pre-spreading makes it worse. Just "hit the ground running"; spread it at the same time you are working it.



A properly primed pad helps a ton, too.

[jmkiang]

^ Does that apply to M205 too? I thought that since its a non diminishing abrasive, you can work it for as long as you want... even when it "dries".

[SuperBee364]

^ Does that apply to M205 too? I thought that since its a non diminishing abrasive, you can work it for as long as you want... even when it "dries".



I don`t pre-spread either of them. And it`s not a good idea to try and work residue that is dried on to the paint. If you`re getting visible dry residue, you are probably using too much.

[jmkiang]

^ OK thanks. I`ll try not spreading it this weekend and see how that goes

[blkacgsr]

Ok, thanks. I will try to not pre-spread the next time that I have a detail. If that doesn`t work then I will try a different pad.