View Full Version : What pads & speed to use with Menzerna & Klass
mgm2003
08-16-2004, 02:18 PM
What pads do you guys use to apply the products below. I use both rotary and random orbital.
Menzerna Intensive Polish
Menzerna Final Polish II
Klass AIO
Both menzerna work best with the rotarty.
IP i use the CMA yellow
FP2 i use the CMA white
You said the M* word, Deanski will be here shortly :), he uses these polishes also with a different combo of pads. Maybe PM him, he has very good advise on Menzerna
detailbarn
08-16-2004, 02:33 PM
L33 it the nail on the head , also I`ve gotten excellent results with IP and the orange power pad. As for AIO depedning on how much you want it to polish either a white polish pad or a finishing pad.
Deanski
08-16-2004, 03:06 PM
Yep, I`m here:D
You are correct on pads.
Menzerna was developed for use via rotary. This is where you will get the best results.
IP is a cutting type of polish for removing swirls and or leveling paint finishes. Depending on the severity, a cutting pad should be used. Once swirls are gone, switch to a polish pad and continue one pass with IP. Or if light swirls remain, switch to the orange pad (still cuts but less aggressive than a full cut pad).
Finish with FP on a finish pad at a slower speed, no more than 1200 and if it dries too quickly, spritz with distilled water. Keep an eye on your pad so it does not get polish build-up. Keep a clean pad is what you are trying to accomplish to get the highest gloss from. You could use a polish pad, but you get more polish "burnishing" with a finish pad.
As for AIO, apply with the softest pad, you just got your finish perfect, no need to add micro-marring from an overly aggressive pad. Go nice and slow with a PC if you have one.
Removal, sure you could use a MF bonnet. It all depends on how well the AIO cured. It should come off easy by hand and a MF. If you want to use a bonnet for removal/buffing, find a site not seen at eye level and try a very small area. Shine a hologen lamp on it to see if any marring came up. If so, don`t continue (duh) on the rest. Do it by hand.
Maintaing AIO: So far: 1Z Lackfinish cut 1:1 with distilled water or better yet... SONUS "High Gloss Acrylic Spritz" for Klasse sealants.
Let us know how you do!
Regards,
Deanski
Deanski
08-16-2004, 03:10 PM
Oh yea.. Forgot to post the Pad Application Guide. Here ya go!
Pad Application Guide (http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/padappguide.html)
Regards,
Deanski
Ha ha!
Right on call, it`s like flashing the batman symbol to the city of gotham!!!
Very informative as usual :)
Deanski, do you mix that 1z solution each time you use it or does the solution last a while?
Deanski
08-16-2004, 03:34 PM
It`s a WAUD normally, so cutting 1:1 turns it to a very nice QD.
Man, tuff typing when driving
Deanski
kartoon
08-16-2004, 04:11 PM
Originally posted by L33
Both menzerna work best with the rotarty.
I`ve seen you type it so many times and I have to do it:
It is rotary not rotarty (nothing personal :) )
mgm2003
08-18-2004, 07:32 AM
Thanks for your help guys! Here`s a snap of the results:
1) Wash
2) Clay
3) Wash
4) Menzerna IP applied by DW849/yellow pad
5) Menzerna FP applied by PC/white pad
6) Klass AIO applied by PC/white pad
Since the picture, I`ve sealed it with Blackfire. Let me know what you think.