Poorboys ssr 2.5 no workie

[00GREENMACHINE]

Guys, I was using this on my hood to remove swirls and they are still there. I made it look a little better. I used a orange pad. I used a speed of 4.5 on my pc. Am I doing something wrong?

[Beemerboy]

I`m thinking that the pad you are using is a cutting pad? Also how much product are you using and how well are you working it into the paint.

I use a cutting pad at about the same speed, then a dime size amount in a 2x2 ft area working until I can barely see the product any longer. I then follow that with the SSR1 with a mild pad and finish up with a polish pad with the P-w-C

[00GREENMACHINE]

I put it on the pad in a x pattern and then spreaded it on the paint in a bigger area then the 2x2. I worked it in using a figure 8 motion from left to right. The product really did not dry in. I removed pretty easy.

[Beemerboy]

Again not sure but I would use a differnt pattern. I go up and back then side to side and then at a angle in the same 2x2 area. The amount of product that I have on the car is about a dime or just over that amount. Id does sound to me that you are doing the right thing maybe no working it as well as needed, or a larger area. I have done cars that have required more than one pass also of the SSR2 and that also may be the case.

[Boss_429]

00GREENMACHINE,

Read my response (a couple of times ) in this recent post:

http://www.detailcity.com/forums/sho...5436#post65436

[00GREENMACHINE]

boss you said:

Now, without removing the pad from the paint surface, turn the machine up to 4.5 to 5 (depending on product) and work that 2" x 2" area. Work the area first with a back and forth pattern, using slighly overlapping strokes, then in a side to side pattern, and then in a diagonal pattern to both sides of the area you are woking.

back for forth would be up and down? I got the side to side. What is a diagonal pattern if you are standing on the side of the car. Sorry to sound so dumb. I think I have the right combo with the 2.5 and orange pad.

[Boss_429]

Yep, something like this "||||", then across that pattern, then something like this "////", and then something like this "\\\\". Hope that helps? Some people use a zig-zag pattern in both directions, and that works for them.

The pattern, or sequence of patterns doesn`t really matter as much as working the product across all angles of the surface which will knock down the edges of the cob web/spider web/swirl marks in every direction.

The key is to "go slow", and let the machine, pad, and product do the work. A PC doesn`t generate a lot of heat............. going slow will help it generate some.

P.S........ One of the other important phrases in that post was "re-work the area if needed"!

[Woob]

You might to up your PC to 6. Alot of people find you get the right cutting action.

[Ace Of Spades]

Yeah, you really gotta work the product so it breaks all the way down. It may take awhile but you should work it till it`s almost gone and dusting slightly. You may need to make several passes to get the desired effect.

[00GREENMACHINE]

do i need to lightly mist the pad with a qd. i am hearing mixed reviews on that. Makes since. Do I need to do it all applications like the ssr 2.5, VM and ex-p? Thanks

My problem is I dont have the proper time to do the whole car start to finish. I need 4 hours to do the car and with a 4 year old and a 7 mth old.. I dont need to explain anything else... I love them to death.

[Boss_429]

00GREENMACHINE,

Not quite sure whaty your question is.

Anyhow, you can mist a little QD on the pad to start if you want. However, if you spread the product around before you turn the PC on, the pad should be primed. After a couple applications of the product, the pad should be primed anyhow. If you need to let the pad set for a while without using it, you can cover it tightly with a plastic bag to keep it moist.

[awd330]

Steve recommends not using QD or water to pre-moisten pads when using SSR2.5. As Boss said, just spread some of the product around the pad (massage it into the foam with your fingers) to prime the pad.

[groebuck]

I use the ssr`s at 6...meg`s yellow pad - don`t have 2.5 but 2 gets rid of 99% of what I need it too -

all products don`t get the |||\\\/// pattern - just when your attempting to remove defects. (swirls)

[membim]

Also remember, you are using a PC, not a rotary. Also, do multiple passes. Good luck!

[JimS]

Speed 6. Polishing pad. Pattern doesn`t matter. Move it SLOWLY over the survace. Apply some pressure.

I leaned on mine almost as hard as I could last week when removing the scratches from a 10 yr old burgundy car that had never had the scratches polished. It worked great.