HD Polish Question

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Greg Ayo

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Hi Everyone,

I have some light swirls on a clients black mazda 3 2015, (same car as me!) . I haven't used this product before so I'm not sure what to expect, in terms of strength. For light swirls like this, I was planning on using this with my Porter Cable, and an orange LC Pad, followed by a wax and nothing before.

Is this the best way to use it in your opinions? should I use a white pad? compound before?

Please give any and all opinions and help!

Thank you,
 
That sounds like a good first product to perform a test spot with, but is that the only abrasive polish you have? I would recommend having at least one more abrasive polish like HD Cut or HD Adapt just in case you need to use something more aggressive. How's the paint on your car? One of the hardest paints I've ever polished was a black Mazda 6. I think it was a 2006? I had to use a wool cutting pad on a rotary to get out the swirls.
 
I'm *FAR* from the top expert on HD Polish, but I myself wouldn't use it with an orange LC pad. I'd rather up the product to something like HD Cut than try to "push" the Polish with a harsh pad. I stick with fairly gentle pads when using Polish; that LC orange never finishes out quite to my liking no matter what product I use with it anyhow.
 
It really depends on the finish so as Vega mentioned do a test spot. I would start with applying 4-5 small drops of product on the outside edge of the pad face. Use speed 5 or 6 on your PC. Work the product very slow back and forth & up and down 2-3 times. Wipe and review. Clean your pad after each cycle. Repeat process as needed on heavier areas. Better to do 2 passes with a light polish than 1 pass with a compound and then a polish.

Let us know how it works.
 
I am not Pro like Ray but I do play one on TV. I always thought to start out with a lease aggressive polish and work your way to more of a cut...
 
Vega@Autopia said:
That sounds like a good first product to perform a test spot with, but is that the only abrasive polish you have? I would recommend having at least one more abrasive polish like HD Cut or HD Adapt just in case you need to use something more aggressive. How's the paint on your car? One of the hardest paints I've ever polished was a black Mazda 6. I think it was a 2006? I had to use a wool cutting pad on a rotary to get out the swirls.
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What's the better choice Cut or Adapt?
 
I never experiment on a Client's car with something new, but would rather try it out on my own car or a family car first, before using it on a Client's vehicle..

You have great advice here, please be careful and know that you have a learning curve to work through as well..
Good luck !
DanF
 
I've been using HD Polish for a little while, now. It produces a nice finish, but it dusts quite a bit IME. I've read that applying it only to the outer part of the pad is the proper procedure, but I haven't tried that yet. I hope I get better results, because the dusting is a pita. I'm not planning on buying more HD Polish if I can't get to stop dusting. FWIW, I haven't had dusting issues with most other products. I'm currently using an MT300 and a Meguiar's thin yellow pad.
 
A test spot will author what the paint wants... however, my experience with HD Polish has been:

An LC Pink pad paired with HD Polish would be as far as I would push the combo on solid black base colors when targeting light, hand wash-induced swirls (not automated brush wash swirls). I have test spotted LC & BS Orange/ HD Polish on quite a few black vehicles (again, non-metallic) and it does leave fine marring to an extent.

The pink pad is more forgiving (a tad softer and cells seem to be more 'open' than orange) and cuts very well. The pink pad is a perfect option when you are stuck between the choices of an orange vs. white... but you gotta watch your technique on body lines or any transition. Inspect well with an LED light and/ or LED flashlight. One at a time with no other light source from multiple angles if you are looking for mar free results.

The White pad is probably not going to be the answer for removing a significant amount of mild defects, with Polish, from the finish unless you are dealing with a clear on the more manageable side (some say- 'softer').
 
RobD said:
I've been using HD Polish for a little while, now. It produces a nice finish, but it dusts quite a bit IME. I've read that applying it only to the outer part of the pad is the proper procedure, but I haven't tried that yet. I hope I get better results, because the dusting is a pita. I'm not planning on buying more HD Polish if I can't get to stop dusting. FWIW, I haven't had dusting issues with most other products. I'm currently using an MT300 and a Meguiar's thin yellow pad.
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Rob--never had any dusting with HD Polish. Keep in mind with HD "less is more"--no pad priming, no pad conditioners etc. Here's some hints posted by David Femani some time ago-- hope they help.

**Take a fresh, clean pad of your choice. Again, if this pad hasn't been completely cleaned prior to use, old product residue could still be in the pad and cause dust to fly everywhere. Very important to get this off on the right foot.

**(initial application/prime)Apply 4-5 small drops of product throughout the outer edges of the pad. This doesn't mean the center and this doesn't mean to use water, QD or anything else. Stiffer the pad, use a little more product.

**On medium speed (speed 4 or 5 on a GG for example) work the product in a 2 by 2 foot area using slow arm speed and moderate downward pressure.

**Make 2 to 4 passes. A pass is considered 1 back and forth and 1 up and down movement.

**Wipe & inspect

**Clean pad with either a firm pad brush, compressed air and/or towel.

**For reapplication, apply 3-4 more drop on outer edge of pad.

**Swap to fresh pad after 2-3 full sized panels or when pad begins to be over-saturated with product.



NOTE:
*This product does not break down. You don't need to work this product very long due to the non-diminishing abrasive technology. If you make too many passes, the oils will dry up and dust could result. If you don't clean your pads after each pass session, dust could result.

*There isn't a need, nor was this product designed to be used with water, QD or any other liquid to assist with this products performance.

*Keep your bottle closed after use. Store in a cool, dry environment.
 
Im useing the hd polish for the first time this week. I do use pad primer on a new pad and 4 pea size drops on outer edge. I use pad brush after each section is done useing 6 passes. No dusting for me
 
pwaug said:
Rob--never had any dusting with HD Polish. Keep in mind with HD "less is more"--no pad priming, no pad conditioners etc.
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I came here to say the exact same thing :) One thing I've noticed with all 3D/HD polishes is that for best results, I'm using much much less product.
 
Hey everyone,

Thank you for your answers! I will try it first with the white pad, if that doesn't work, I will move to the pink pad. Hopefully the white pad should do the trick, other wise ill order the pink pad, and HD cut (to be used with the white or orange pad) incase need be.
, but more likely white)

Thank you everyone!
 
pwaug said:
Rob--never had any dusting with HD Polish. Keep in mind with HD "less is more"--no pad priming, no pad conditioners etc. Here's some hints posted by David Femani some time ago-- hope they help.

**Take a fresh, clean pad of your choice. Again, if this pad hasn't been completely cleaned prior to use, old product residue could still be in the pad and cause dust to fly everywhere. Very important to get this off on the right foot.

**(initial application/prime)Apply 4-5 small drops of product throughout the outer edges of the pad. This doesn't mean the center and this doesn't mean to use water, QD or anything else. Stiffer the pad, use a little more product.

**On medium speed (speed 4 or 5 on a GG for example) work the product in a 2 by 2 foot area using slow arm speed and moderate downward pressure.

**Make 2 to 4 passes. A pass is considered 1 back and forth and 1 up and down movement.

**Wipe & inspect

**Clean pad with either a firm pad brush, compressed air and/or towel.

**For reapplication, apply 3-4 more drop on outer edge of pad.

**Swap to fresh pad after 2-3 full sized panels or when pad begins to be over-saturated with product.



NOTE:
*This product does not break down. You don't need to work this product very long due to the non-diminishing abrasive technology. If you make too many passes, the oils will dry up and dust could result. If you don't clean your pads after each pass session, dust could result.

*There isn't a need, nor was this product designed to be used with water, QD or any other liquid to assist with this products performance.

*Keep your bottle closed after use. Store in a cool, dry environment.
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Thanks. I'll definitely try this procedure next time.
 
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