Buffing Pad Surface Area Chart

[Blackmirror]

My Gn is a pretty big car to detail. I guess you could say its a mid size sedan or that is what it is referred to. As far as dabs go, should I put a nickel sized dab for the whole hood, then another on the roof, and then another dab on the trunk lid, then a dab for each side of the car? is this applying too much?

 

[BradE]

Do a nickel sized dab for half of the hood. Same thing for the roof. Same size should do the front fender and front door, another dab for rear door and fender etc.



I put Klasse in straight thin lines on my applicator. I like the lines because it allows more surface area of the applicator to be used, and I feel you use less product. :up

 

[YoSteve]

Moistening the applicator will help you out too on AIO application, if you feel that your applicator is getting gunked up with contaminants, rinse it out well inspect for particles and wring it out and continue with more AIO.

 

[Blackmirror]

appreciate the replies!

 

[Blackmirror]

oh another question came to mind. you probably apply the AIO in straight lines. Do you like to do long straight lines or short?

 

[BradE]

A few short ones near the edges of the applicator, and then some long ones near the center. :up

 

[imported_roadk]

i agree with both of these experts.

and i too use some QD on my app....

the AIO goes a longer way with a damp app.

i'll have this new bottle of AIO for years!

 

[mx5]

I found using more than the Autopia recommended amount seems to clean your paint better. It is just as easy to remove as using a little though.

 

[99323ic]

As per the instructions, use a damp applicator for AIO application and a dry one for the SG.



As noted above, use nickel-sized amounts to start, but if you have large panels, you may want to adjust the amount to what you feel is right.



Personally, I use the mf covered foam pads that were supplied with my Klasse kit from CMA. Others prefer the straight foam pads.

 

[imported_Intermezzo]

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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Blackmirror [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>My Gn is a pretty big car to detail. [/b]</blockquote>
Awesome car. Hope you post some pics when you are done!

 

[Don2000g]

Good info here. I'd also like to see some pics of the Grand National. Post em if you got em. Laters

 

[Blackmirror]

Here's a pic, not my car though:

 

[imported_Intermezzo]

Blackmirror, c'mon we know what the Grand National looks like. We want to see YOUR Grand National buddy!

 

[Preachers Sheets]

Yo Blackmirror!



Do you have the T-Type, how many horses does it have, what are the engine specs. Give me some info about that beast ))

 

[Blackmirror]

I have old pics of my car when i first got it. But i dont have a scanner:down .

 

[Don2000g]

I'm a real hypocrite for saying this, but "Post some pics of YOUR GN."

 

[imported_Kevin Brown]

With so much chat pertaining to pad diameter, I decided to post this chart.
I made it for use in my paper, but it could sure come in handy now.
It compares pad diameter, surface area, and shows the percentage of increase between the most popular pad sizes.

Small pads are great for focusing work on a small area.
They are especially handy when we wish to concentrate machine motion and applied pressure in order to efficiently remove defects.

Larger diameter pads can be beneficial for final polishing, since they can be used longer before they load up with buffing residue.
This can be the difference between a pristine finish, or one that is mildly marred with ultra-fine hazing.

Even a minor change in pad diameter makes a big difference in surface area.

More food for thought. Enjoy! :Gift:

 

[Jack Kruer]

Thanks again Kevin for your continued contributions.

jk

 

[bmw5541]

Thanks Kevin.

I am sure the majority of the folks on TID will find this very useful.:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[imported_Flash Gordon]

:-? Looks like another late night in the flash cave for me :soldier: