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  1. 04-28-2008, 05:07 AM #1
    imported_Dave KG
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    PDF DA Polishing Guide



    Above is a link to a pdf formatted guide to Dual Action Polishing.



    This is a beta version of the document, so I appreciate all feedback on mistakes and suggestions for improvement throughout please.



    Nevertheless, I hope that this document proves a useful reference for DA users of many levels, beginner or not.



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  2. 04-28-2008, 05:45 AM #2
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    Dave comes through again! Awesome writeup..this is a keeper!
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  3. 04-28-2008, 06:17 AM #3
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    I just took an initial look at this thing and WOW is all I can say. Looks like a great deal of hard work and effort.



    Looking forward to reading it more! This needs to be stickied!
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  4. 04-28-2008, 07:01 AM #4
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    sweet. I printed this on 3 hole paper and made a nice little notebook out of it.
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  5. 04-28-2008, 07:09 AM #5
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    Yet another wonderful guide by Dave! I have to find some time to look over these!



    Thanks again Dave... looking forward to more of your guides!
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  6. 04-28-2008, 07:22 AM #6
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    nice.



    Just looking at the first few pages, you listed the LC Green pad as a heavy cutting pad.



    Also, i can understand why you don`t want to spend too much time on it, but the polish list might me a little short. There are some pretty popular choices that are absent. You still have enough room on the page to add one of those



    hmm, n/m i see you went into more later.



    kudos on a great guide
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  7. 04-28-2008, 07:46 AM #7
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    What about Optimum Polishes that are pad dependent?

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  8. 04-28-2008, 08:07 AM #8
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    Dave supurb write up..........
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  9. 04-28-2008, 08:22 AM #9
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    Can someone please link me to the Rotary version. Thanks!!
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  10. 04-28-2008, 08:28 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by KnuckleBuckett
    Can someone please link me to the Rotary version. Thanks!!


    http://www.autopia.org/forum/machine...ing-guide.html
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  11. 04-28-2008, 08:29 AM #11
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    An amazing writeup Dave. You`re a real credit to the detailing community.

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  12. 04-28-2008, 08:32 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigJimZ28
    http://www.autopia.org/forum/machine...ing-guide.html


    Thank you very much!
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    Great work on both guides!
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  14. 04-30-2008, 07:36 PM #14
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    I noticed that for PB SSR1/SSR2 that a finishing pad is recommended. The recommended pad is usually a white pad for both SSR1 and SSR2.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bunky
    I noticed that for PB SSR1/SSR2 that a finishing pad is recommended. The recommended pad is usually a white pad for both SSR1 and SSR2.


    Try them on a finishing pad and see what happens, especially on softer paints I found myself by DA being able to get a slightly sharper finish less prone to micromarring (on soft, dark solid colours) using a finishing pad - I`m also quite a fan of softer pads myself.



    But for a little more cut, you would need to use them on a polishing pad.
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