SSR2.5 ...proper amount to use

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ok i put them back but they are all in the first post:)
 
I'm new and just recently started using a PC with SSR 2.5 on a white pad. I have been using distilled water, misted on the pad. I did this originally trying to get the product to spread through the pad and to use less product.

Sometimes when I turn the PC up to 5+ I get some pad shimmy/flap, as a previous poster mentioned. Is this because I have to pad too damp?

Also, is it ok to work 2.5 to the point that it is virtually gone from the surface?

I usually have to wipe it off with a mf.

Also, I don't get dusting at any point so long as I don't let it dry before I take it off.

Thanks, sorry for the long post.
 
Welcome, and that's a relatively short post.
SSR products go with a dry pad. I made the same mistake at first since I was used to compounds. Keep the pad as dry as possible.
And perhaps use a little less product and work it in like Steve said 4-5 mins/panel. It's a long wait, but it is worth it.
 
Ferrarislave said:
Would you recommend the same amount of product on a rotary? Also, do you recommend keeping the pad dry?
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yes you keep the pad dry and I would use a bit more product as the rotary creates a bit more heat and friction.
 
Poorboy said:
yes you keep the pad dry and I would use a bit more product as the rotary creates a bit more heat and friction.
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Thanks. I have the entire SSR line, but have never really used it. I tried it with the rotary a few times and it took forever to break down, but I wet the pad a lot. I was too used to Menzerna products. I am going to take another stab with SSR2.5 this weekend see how it goes! I keep coming back to the products, cause they smell so good!
 
I worked on my car (black) for the first time today with ssr2.5 on SFX pads (4" and 6"). I got a TON of dust all over and I couldn't see the polish on the paint (well, there was this hazy looking stuff that disappeared and reappeared sometimes) after about a minute of working it on speed 6 (spread on speed 2-3).

I started off by spritzing with either sonus acryllic spritz or detailing spritz and then I primed with an X that used less than amount shown in this thread. Then I used 4 dime-sized dots after that when I needed more.

P.S. Is it bad to leave the dust on the car for an extended period of time? (outside or inside)
 
lex89 said:
I worked on my car (black) for the first time today with ssr2.5 on SFX pads (4" and 6"). I got a TON of dust all over and I couldn't see the polish on the paint (well, there was this hazy looking stuff that disappeared and reappeared sometimes) after about a minute of working it on speed 6 (spread on speed 2-3).
I started off by spritzing with either sonus acryllic spritz or detailing spritz and then I primed with an X that used less than amount shown in this thread. Then I used 4 dime-sized dots after that when I needed more.

P.S. Is it bad to leave the dust on the car for an extended period of time? (outside or inside)
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no,but you should get it off as soon as you are done polishing and here's your answer to the dust

PEI Detail said:
Welcome, and that's a relatively short post.
SSR products go with a dry pad. I made the same mistake at first since I was used to compounds. Keep the pad as dry as possible.
And perhaps use a little less product and work it in like Steve said 4-5 mins/panel. It's a long wait, but it is worth it.
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here's your answer
 
What's the best way to get the dust off after it's been on there for a while. I'm eventually going to clay it and that'll probably work, but it's stuck in some small areas that are hard to get to.
 
I noticed the first time I used the UDM I primed the pad with a spray on that came with my kit. LOTS of dust! This afternoon using the SSr2.5 I used a DRY pad and got none. Learning curve for me...
 
clarks2ndwind said:
I noticed the first time I used the UDM I primed the pad with a spray on that came with my kit. LOTS of dust! This afternoon using the SSr2.5 I used a DRY pad and got none. Learning curve for me...
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yes the SSR's are not full of oils like some other polishes so adding water to the mix will only dry them out and cause dust ;)
 
i love PB SSR 2.5 and ssr 1 now ive bought black hole so need to try that but i keep coming back to SSR
 
I'd start with an LC white with the SSR 2.5 and LC gray with the SSR 1. This combo has always worked well for me.
 
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