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[solekeeper]

Hey guys, I just bought m105 the other day finally!





I`m currently using it at a body shop cutting 2000 grit scratches, I`ve used it on 2 straight black vehicles so far. My thoughts? It works pretty good, I don`t have any swirling/holograms.



However, I`am having some micro-marring or (scratches) after I`m done using the 105. I`am able to get it to a pretty good finish, but I have to go over it two times.



I`m thinking it`s gotta be the pad I`m using. So can you guys recommend me a good pad to finish down those scratches with using the 105?



I did a little project the other day. (My moms qx56) Metallic Black.



I wetsanded the entire vehicle, yes the entire thing. (Excluding hood) It was already painted and sanded before, so couldn`t risk sanding that again with the Florida sun. I do have pics, and I will post up as soon as I get the chance.

I used the 105 on it, but I have to go back over it again as there are some sandscratches still left.





Thanks guys~!

[gmblack3]

M205 with a black LC pad to finish.

[David Fermani]

I used 105/orange LC/rotary and followed with M205/white LC/PC yesterday and it rocked. There was some pretty good marring/halos too. I did a Dawn wash and 2 alcohol wipe downs and it sat outside most of the day w/o any return. I love that stuff.

[Envious Eric]

you HAVE to follow it up with a finer polish...are you not wanting to? If so, there is no way you are going to get a great finish just using 105

[Rob Tomlin]

you HAVE to follow it up with a finer polish...are you not wanting to? If so, there is no way you are going to get a great finish just using 105



That`s the impression that I got too.



You can`t just use 105 and expect to get rid of all the micro marring and hazing that 105 leaves.

[jDizzle]

agreed. no matter what pad you use, 105 wont finnish down as well as a finnishing polish.. many have has luck with m205 ,i have some, but havnt gotten around to trying it yet. i always finnish with 3m ultrafina, leaves an increadible finish

[teopeht]

if you need suggestions on a finishing compound m205 works or po85rd

[Flashtime]

M205 (w/ a finishing foam pad) is very good stuff and on light colors, it`s all you need to finish with.



On blacks (dark colors) it`s always a 3 step; minimum. I`ll figure out a decent 2 step

someday...



Since you`re a body shop guy. This is my go-to stuff.



1. Compound - M105 w/ Micro-surface Tuffbuff black 3/4" lambs wool

2. Polish - M205 w/ Lake Country white foam pad

3. Finish - Menzerna Final Polish II / Micro Polish (P0 87MC) w/ Lake Country black foam pad



TufBuf Black Natural Lambswool Polishing Pad [TUFB-01] - $1.90 : MICRO-SURFACE FINISHING PRODUCTS, INC (http://micro-surface.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=58&zenid=3395fa7653a5f4ca16cd47c75388ae1c)



Then Autogeek for Lake Country pads.



So, it`s 3 different pads and 3 different polishes.



It`s very important to clean between steps. Especially after the initial

compounding. Don`t get any of it on to your middle (2) and finishing (3)

pads.

[Flashtime]

I keep everything separated. Old pic, but you get the idea...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/zsolo/Polishing/P1010102.jpg

[vtec92civic]

105 is a compound so you def. need to follow up with a less aggressive polish and pad to help remove the marring, hazing and to help jewel the paint.

[solekeeper]

Hey flash, that wool will work for a rotary?



How do you like how it finishes down?





I tried m105 today on a black mercury which had some decent marring etc.. I hit it with m105, then ultrafina. I came to about 95 percent correction. Will have pics tommorow~~~!!

[Flashtime]

Yes, it`s excellent. But you`ll need a foamed baking plate like the one here:



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/zsolo/Polishing/TufBuf.jpg



I don`t even use the pad washer anymore. Simply take the wool pad off,

spray a bit of soap (dawn in a squirt bottle), hose off, fold in half like a taco

and ring the water, place it back on and spin dry. It`s actually quick. The pad

will last longer by not using the pad washer.

[solekeeper]

What size pad do you think I should buy for my makita?



Does that pad have a part number?