Random orbital + SwirlX = holograms?

[BluBrett]

I am so confused; I have never had this problem before! I can`t get rid of my extremely light holograms with my random orbital and SwirlX together, the mildest thing I own.



Edit: fixed. Got a mircofiber pad.

[RaskyR1]

I am so confused; I have never had this problem before! I can`t get rid of my extremely light holograms with my random orbital and SwirlX together, the mildest thing I own.



What pad are you using and what type of vehicle is it?

[BluBrett]

I used a foam pad and then tried a Terry cloth pad, and both left holograms. I am 100% positive they are holograms because I wiped down with Dawn an then tried claying. I also QD`d it. It`s a gray 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe.

[RaskyR1]

I used a foam pad and then tried a Terry cloth pad, and both left holograms. I am 100% positive they are holograms because I wiped down with Dawn an then tried claying. I also QD`d it. It`s a gray 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe.



The movement of a random orbital polisher doesn`t leave holograms. holograms are from the circular movement of a rotary polisher.



How are Holograms Formed? – Detailed Image (http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/how-are-holograms-formed/)



Any chance you can get a pic of what your seeing? Also, what foam pad are you using? It`s possible the pad itself is causing marring in the paint.

[BluBrett]

The movement of a random orbital polisher doesn`t leave holograms. holograms are from the circular movement of a rotary polisher.



How are Holograms Formed? – Detailed Image (http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/how-are-holograms-formed/)



Any chance you can get a pic of what your seeing? Also, what foam pad are you using? It`s possible the pad itself is causing marring in the paint.



I threw some NXT on to temporarily cover up whatever it is. I`ll clay it again this weekend and try a different pad to remove the marring. I`ve never used this orbital on the Tahoe before, only on my old white Acura. Maybe I just didn`t notice the marring on white.

[RaskyR1]

I threw some NXT on to temporarily cover up whatever it is. I`ll clay it again this weekend and try a different pad to remove the marring. I`ve never used this orbital on the Tahoe before, only on my old white Acura. Maybe I just didn`t notice the marring on white.



What orbital do you have?

[BluBrett]

I just bought some microfiber pads. No more marring :)

[WMD-DFW]

What orbital do you have?



:werd: Terry cloth im guessing its the $30 walmart random orbital

[BluBrett]

:werd: Terry cloth im guessing its the $30 walmart random orbital



Nope the $30 Pep Boys Black and Decker random orbital buffer :). It does a great job for me until I can afford another Makita.

[WMD-DFW]

Yea thats not really a buffer just a high powered vibrator/wax spreader

[BluBrett]

Yea thats not really a buffer just a high powered vibrator/wax spreader



The main thing I was trying to remove on my 1995 Acura Legend was/is oxidation. The swirls could be worked out later, but the oxidation has to go. With the tecnique I have I can get ~85-90% correction with a random orbital buffer (at least on my Tahoe`s paint.)

[WMD-DFW]

You dont have a buffer

[WMD-DFW]

TOB = Traditional Orbital Buffer aka The Wax Spreader - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/22196-tob-traditional-orbital-buffer-aka-wax-spreader.html)

[BluBrett]

I know it wont remove anything gnarly in your finish like a rotary will, but it does remove oxidation and it does remove light swirls (even if it does take a long time) example taken a couple hours ago on my previously swirled car:



http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx25/blubrett/1274931025.jpg



It looked like this in the sun too, except it had the marring that the terry cloth induced.

[WMD-DFW]

And your hand can do it too but prob faster and better