M105 question ?

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glocar

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I am new to detailing. Just curious to know that how many passes can be made with one 32 oz. bottle of M105. I know there are too many variables but if one uses not in excess. I just want to have an idea for cost analysis.
 
I compounded my entire car with 8 oz of M105. You don't need that much. I was using a DA and PFW so I think I used a little more than necessary as the PFW soaked a lot of it up and the fact it was my first time using M105. A few dots per 12"-18" area should be sufficient for most applications via rotary.



Someone who has more experience with M105 might have a better idea though.
 
That's kinda like asking how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll pop. No, wait... It's exactly like asking that. :)



It's totally dependent on the user (no one uses the same amount of polish on the pad), the condition of the car's paint, temperature, humidity, etc.



On a car in good condition, probably two ounces. On a work truck with a lot of "Rocky Mountain Pin Striping" probably a pint.



So anywhere from two ounces to 16 ounces per car.
 
glocar- Depending on how hard/soft your clear is, and how aggressive you get (pad choice, pressure) it might take a whole lot less than you'd think.



SuperBee364- I'm *assuming* (yeah..I know :o ) that you're using a fair bit of product when employing the M105 via the KBM, right? You know, keeping the pad saturated and all.



I ask because, *with conventional polishing techniques* I usually only use a lot of product (as in, over an ounce or two) when I'm trying to do the work with a too-mild product. I.e., when I choose the right pad/product/polisher combo it doesn't take many passes to effect correction; with something too mild I'd have to go over an area numerous times and that uses a lot more product.



That was one of my take-home lessons from my M3, where I was wasting hours and lots of product with too mild approaches.



Comments invited...
 
The KBM method uses a bit of product to get the pad primed, but after that, it's about the same as any other polish. It equals out, really.
 
SuperBee364- Ah, OK, roger that (the "no need to add more product" thing, right?). Makes me wonder though...as I seem to be constantly warning people not to use too much product. I can imagine excessive amounts of M105 being a problem on not-too-hard paint :think:
 
Yes, especially the old formula. The old formula had a tendency to gum up the pad and adhere to paint rather aggressively. The new stuff... not so much. In fact, using too much of the new stuff just increases your working time and the amount of real estate you can cover with that application. If you apply too much, just work it til it's gone. If you don't want to be aggressive while you're working the excess, just lighten up the pressure and use the excess as you would a finishing polish; light pressure, lot's of passes. Enjoy the results. :)



Then new 105 is, comparatively speaking, much easier to use, but I *really* miss the speed and bite of the old stuff.
 
SuperBee364 said:
That's kinda like asking how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll pop. No, wait... It's exactly like asking that. :)



It's totally dependent on the user (no one uses the same amount of polish on the pad), the condition of the car's paint, temperature, humidity, etc.



On a car in good condition, probably two ounces. On a work truck with a lot of "Rocky Mountain Pin Striping" probably a pint.



So anywhere from two ounces to 16 ounces per car.
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LOL..Good answer
 
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