Menzerna Power Gloss Problem..

[minorc]

Hey all,



Working with a 2007 Subaru wrx and just started using a PC. I`m a pretty big newbie at polishing and I decided to try this new polish, how much are you supposed to apply on the pads?



I`m using LC orange pads on my PC to remove some moderate swirls and acid rain marks, but this stuff goes on like crap and is hard as hell to wipe off. Am i using too much product? doing to large of an area at a time or just not working the polish long enough?. It doesn`t seem to spread well on the panels either.



24 degrees Celcius outside, in the shade

2007 wrx Silver

PC7424xp

Orange pads

[SuperBee364]

Heyas!



Unfortunately, I`ve never had very good luck using PowerGloss with a PC. It`s capable of putting some pretty serious compounding marks in the paint that are then a huge pain to get out.



The "magic combination" of polishes for the PC is Meguair`s M105 and M205. These are very easy to use with a PC, and will produce outstanding results. There`s a thousand threads here explaining how to use those two products with a PC. Take a look around, do a bit of reading, then give it a shot. The upside is that the polishes are much cheaper than Menzerna.

[Autogeek]

I`ve had this happen with Menzerna polishes on very soft paints, especially my S2000. My friend has a 2008 WRX with the same problems. The product gums up and is nearly impossible to get off the paint. FWIW, 3M and Meguiar`s work fine.

[Thomas Dekany]

If you have some other polish, you can add a tiny bit to eliminate the issue.

[minorc]

How about using IPA on it? instead of dry wipe? I have m105 m205 but I didn`t find that it cut very well with an orange pad, maybe I don`t work it in long enoug. Maybe a minute each pass

[Thomas Dekany]

ADD 205 TO PG to increase working time.

[minorc]

ADD 205 TO PG to increase working time.



Mix them together on the pad?

Terribly sorry, I`m a noob. By increase working time you mean polish longer?



Chris

[Thomas Dekany]

Yes. The oils in 205 will/should prevent PG from "acting up"

[minorc]

Thank you very much, also... Working time for the polish.. the shop i bought the stuff from said polish from 2-4 mins is that correct ? seems long

[Thomas Dekany]

How long one polishes depends on the clear and imperfections.



On a side note, PG while a very good polish, can be off sometimes depending on weather. At least that is my experience.



You polish as long or short as you have to.

[minorc]

Alright i`ll try that out, thank you very much for such quick reply`s!

[Thomas Dekany]

Alright i`ll try that out, thank you very much for such quick reply`s!



No problemo.



Now I have to go and detail.:2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs:



Adios amigo!

[Junebug]

Try cutting back on the size area you are working, maybe a 18 x 18 inch space and I`m assuming you have already done a good wash and clay over the surface. Next, try cutting back on the product to 4-5 nickel size dabs on the pad, spread on speed 3, then hit it firmly with speed 6 till it is just about gone, then wipe with a MF towel. You`ll usually need to go back with a good finshing polish like 85rd or 87 (FFII) on a white pad.

[minorc]

I tried that last night but i added some m205, worked it in alot longer with slower passes and it seemed to do the trick. I always follow up with 205. Then did a thin coat of Power lock. I love that stuff.