M105 not working

[adamh3]

I own a 1991 celica and I bought some M105 compound just got it in today so i wash the car up with some dawn soap then clayed and used the compound with a griots DA 6" with their orange pad and the M105 didnt do a single thing to the car. Any ideas?

[Astro_ng]

What speed did you hit it with, how long were you working the compound for, and is this your first time around the park?

[adamh3]

speed was at a 5 and I worked in a little section with about 4 passes and yes first time with a compound

[Accumulator]

IMO the Griot`s pad is a bit gentle for serious correction with M105, better as a second step with it in cases where you get awful micromarring from a more aggresssive first step.

[togwt]

As above, try a more abrasive pad (See also "Pad Priming", Kevin Brown article)

[lostdaytomorrow]

That seems odd but make sure you`re going nice and slow with some pressure and try a LC orange or yellow pad or even the surbuf pads with the m105. Has that panel maybe been repainted?

[dschribs]

LC orange pad on speed 6. The Griots is a monster at that speed. WAY better than my old PC.



There are a few very well respected detailers on here that I have seen only use speed 6 for defect correction. Made a huge difference for me when I started going that route.

[imported_RZJZA80]

yes speed 6 for swirl/scratch removal with compound...I use speed 5 with polishes like 205, etc..

[imported_DetailDan]

How much M105 did you use? Maybe look into a more aggressive pad as well. I like the detailers domain uber pads, the yellow one would be a good choice.