I`m looking for some advice. I do mostly used car recon work.. This week has been a busy week: Two black quad cab Rams and a black `98 BMW 528i that had been through 10 years of gas station car washes. Not fun
I`ve always used 3M extra cut (06061) on vehicles like this because it cuts hard, and usually takes ~2 passes at the most. But, it is not the easiest product to work with and it dusts more than anything else out there.
My process for the BMW was:
3M 06061 extra cut/green LC pad ~1500 RPMs (rotary)
Menzerna IP/3M grey polishing pad ~1500 RPM
106ff/3M ultrafina blue pad 1400RPM
Blackfire Wet Diamond x2
The results were excellent. I achieved about ~90% correction, a few RIDS remained but I only spot wetsanded and was instructed to be cautious. I spent a lot of time on it though, it took a full 1 1/2 days to complete.. And compounding took as long as anything. I am looking for recommendations on a cutting compound to replace the 3M without losing any cut. I`d really like something with a little more work time and definitely less clean-up. I have some Optimum HC, but honestly it`s never really worked for me. Tried tons of different pad combos and I`ve just never been satisfied with the cut. Anyone have any advice?
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