Step 1 done... Help with the rest!

[ironexecutioner]

So after a good bit of research and asking some questions I placed my order yesterday. I am planning to do my first corrections. Can you guys guide me to whatspeeds/processes I should use?



I ordered and will bw working with:

flex

m105/205

3 orange pads

2 white pads

2 black pads

2 red pads

clearkote red moose glaze

clearkote carnuaba wax

wolfgang detail spritz

cobra mf towels

dual bucket/grit guard wash method



I am looking for pad/product recommendations, speed recommendations, processes, do I do anything to the pads before use? How often do I change the pad? Any of the little steps you pros take for granted pretty much lol.



the vehicles I`ll be working with are:

2004 mustang cobra

2006 acura rsx

2007 chevy cobalt.. In ase anyone wants to know

[Envious Eric]

is this all with a PC?



speed 6 the whole time up to the RMG and wax application, then its 5. My pc only sees two speeds, 5 & 6



105 ornage, 205 white, I would get another polish to finish with after 205 white...something like menzerna FPII or 85rd works best IMO...use it with the black pad



you might be able to go 105 orange to 205 black as well

[ironexecutioner]

it`s with a flex

[Accumulator]

I am looking for pad/product recommendations, speed recommendations, processes, do I do anything to the pads before use? How often do I change the pad? Any of the little steps you pros take for granted pretty much lol...

I don`t do anything to the pads except prime them with product (search out Kevin Brown`s summary on how to prime pads properly).



Work small areas and don`t spread the M105/M205 around before you start polishing.



Clean the pad out *frequently* when using M105. Dried product and cut-off clear will cause all sorts of issues so keep that pad *clean*. I wipe my pad off with a towel (moistened with #34) after every section and blow it out with compressed air quite often.

[ironexecutioner]

sorry to sound uneducated but what is #34? Are there any products that would be substitutes for that(i have a pretty wide assortment of other stuff, hopefully something will work) thanks

[Accumulator]

sorry to sound uneducated but what is #34? Are there any products that would be substitutes for that(i have a pretty wide assortment of other stuff, hopefully something will work) thanks

Mequiar`s Final Inspection QD. It`s actually (IMO) a unique product as it`s very "clean" in that it doesn`t leave anything behind that would cause issues; I wouldn`t use another QD in its place. If you can`t get any (call the local autobody/paint supply store), I`d use water instead.

[ironexecutioner]

so just dampen the towel and blow out the pad and keep going? Would you say you clean it about once per panel?

[Accumulator]

so just dampen the towel and blow out the pad and keep going? Would you say you clean it about once per panel?

Dampen the towel and use it to scrub the pad clean. Blow out the pad to both clean and dry it.



I clean my pads a *LOT* more often than once per panel. Often many times per panel. Pretty much can`t overdo the pad cleaning when it comes to M105 IMO.

[ironexecutioner]

so aside from possibly needing a polish after 205 are the any other products I need to plan to add in? If I am able to use the 205 on a diff pad will that eliminate my need for an additional finishing polish?

[ironexecutioner]

speed recommendations for the flex?

[Accumulator]

speed recommendations for the flex?

Six for all correction unless that, in combination with your technique, flashes the product too fast, then maybe five instead.



For finishing with M205 some people dial it all the way back to around four, but not me.

[ironexecutioner]

and for applying glaze and lsp?

[Accumulator]

and for applying glaze and lsp?

I`ve never done those steps via Flex :nixweiss



Three or four might be appropriate. Watch you don`t overwork the product.