my first Porsche detailing-wasn't totally happy though

[Accumulator]

What's the difference? :nixweiss

Eh, where I'm concerned the diff is just a matter of semantics.



I consider true holograms to be a rotary-induced phenomenon; anything else along those lines I call "pseudo-holograms".



I guess the functional diffs are that some pseudo-holograms are merely residual oils, whereas the mechanically/abrasively-induced ones are often a bit deeper than "true" holograms (e.g., micromarring from M105 that only shows up under show-hologram-conditions like the SunGun).

 

[David Fermani]

i dont know david, I think the jump from 105 to 85rd on soft black is a bit much...I would MUCH rather go with 105/orange, 205/white, 85rd black rather than 105/orange to 85rd black. but then again, I did just that the other day and it worked out ok, but that was harder paint.

Are you using a DA or a Rotary?



If you concentrate on good technique, 105/DA/Orange won't leave "deep" hazing and it cleans up within 2-3 passes of 85rd. Make sure to prime your pad properly, make sure it's constantly clean/fresh and don't overwork your passes.



I personally don't see a need to ever do a M205>85rd. 205 will either finish out perfectly or it won't.(hasn't on the last 6 soft paints I've done) If it doesn't I use 85rd instead.



Other than having a little more cut, I don't see where 85rd can't do what M205 does in regards to finishing via DA.

 

[Tru_Shine]

Wow! ive learned a lot from reading in this thread, I never would have thought that the porsche paint would be that tricky! thanks to learning the hard way for me! I really appreciate it!

 

[Accumulator]

..If you concentrate on good technique, 105/DA/Orange won't leave "deep" hazing ...

Speaking of good technique, how you buff off the M105 residue can *really* factor in. Gotta remember that the stuff never breaks down, so it's still abrasive when it's "done".

 

[imported_weekendwarrior]

I use to take care of a black 997. The first time I corrected it, I threw everything including the kitchen sink at my test panel. I finally found that for me, the Flex, speed 5, a black LC pad and Ultrafina would leave a glowing finish (yes, I did IPA wipedowns, and let the car sit in the sun). However, when I got to the bumpers, I had to really step up the agressiveness level, as they were very hard, due to the flex agent added into the paint.



I have found that black is the most fickle of the Porsche colors to correct. I have done others, that are easy as cake to correct.



When detailing professionally, you have to carry enough products, machines, and pads with you atr all times, as you never know what you are going to encounter, and what will be required to achieve the desired finish. This is also where the test spot is very important.