GEPC/SEPC application tips

[jsoto]

Does anyone use a PC to apply GEPC/SEPC. It seems like it`s more a glaze and has very minor abrasives in it. I used this stuff last week but it was of a rub in with the applicator and then wipe off with the MF. Topped it with P21S wax and what a shine. The depth was great also.



I may just use the RO with the GEPC/SEPC next week and see is there any huge results. I was impressed already with just the wipe on/wipe off.

[TortoiseAWD]

I`ve used it several times, and used the PC every time (white polishing pad, moderate speed); worked great. Call me lazy, but if I have a chance to use a power tool rather than doing something by hand . . . well, point me to the outlet.



Tort

[JasonC8301]

I`m with Tortoise on this one. A glaze is just so much more easier to use by RO than by hand.



I used P21S paintwork cleanser on the black Thunderbird with the PC and a white polishing pad at speed 3.5-4. Minimal to no pressure, just gliding the glaze back and forth until hazey but not powder dry. Then buffed off and follwoed by a hand application of P21S wax.



The speed yellow Mustang was the same procedure but with the Pinnacle line (Pinnacle Paintwork cleansing lotion and Pinnacle Souveran paste wax.)



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I`m all about using the PC and a foam polishing or finishing pad with the PC to bring out the gloss in a finish. I tried by hand but it just takes too long and doesn`t get the results I expect.

[spotter]

When applying GEPC/SEPC with the PC do you only do one panel at a time before buffing or can you do the whole car before buffing.

[JasonC8301]

I apply it to a panel at a time and remove. I just don`t want the GEPC or SEPC to dry. I`ve heard it can be a PIA to buff out if let to dry, but I never experienced the stuff drying before.

[Mmmph]

I work one panel at a time until it looks like I`m pushing a light haze around.

Buff dry with a MF, take a sip of something cold and move on to the next panel.



Good luck.

[Vegas1]

The only way I`ve applied GEPC is with a PC. Like Tortoise and Jason, 1 panel at a time at moderate speed.

[fuggedit]

I`ve used it by hand and with my PC. One panel at a time either way and I always mist the pad with a little water every now and then.

[KSCobra46]

I`ve used it both ways and must say that applying with the PC is much faster. The only thing is that I seem to use way too much product when I apply it with the PC.



Does anyone have a suggestion that will help me use less product when applying SEC by PC?

[JasonC8301]

As fuggedit said, spray the pad with a little bit of distilled water will help cut back on the use of SEC.



I also like to put a quarter sized dab on the pad and spread it around with my finger, more than enough for half a normal sized hood.



As you keep applying it to the car, the pad should load up and you use less and less.

[KSCobra46]

Thanks Jason. I`ll try that this weekend.