can an unbalanced pad....

[scottabir]

Can an unbalanced pad on a rotary cause "hologram" marks? I am having a trouble getting pads to be centered properly on the rotary, and I noticed light hologram marks on my hood (black car of course ;) ) Some VM hid the marks very easily but I was wondering if it was my technique or if the pads could cause them? It was using Meg`s polishing pad and SFP @ about 1100 RPMS. I didnt get the marks from Menzerna IP/FP.

Thanks for any advice/opinions.

[imported_Greg]

From my experience, I get holograms when I move too quickly. At that speed, its doesn`t generate that much friction as to be worried about burning through the paint, so maybe slow it down a bit? I don`t know to tell you the truth.

[stilez]

Make sure you utilize Meguiar`s diminishing abrasives correctly.



I have had problems like this on weaker clearcoats with SFP, rotary, polishing pad.



In a nutshell when I polish a section, I overlap each sweep by 50%. I go from moderate pressure, to medium, and finish up with barely applying more pressure than the rotary it`s self. By this time, the product has fully worked itself in and barely leaves any residue to remove.



Give it a try.

[scottabir]

hmm that is interesting about softer c.c. I noticed my mazda seems to have a pretty soft one. I didnt press down hardly at all at first maybe and obviously I didnt lighten up (already light :D) I`ll have to go back at it tomorrow...right now buffing in a good thunderstorm isnt my idea of smart...



Greg,

You are also probably right about me moving to fast. I did move it pretty fast across the surface.



Thanks for the ideas I appreciate them.