help with waxing

[GripB]

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Originally posted by Cobalt 25

I don't have the tool Ernesto displayed, what other tool could I use to clean up the pad?

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Here are some pad (wool and foam) cleaner tools: http://www.superiorcarcare.net/how-to-clean-buffer-pads.html

Greg

 

[GripB]

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Originally posted by Cobalt 25

I don't have the tool Ernesto displayed, what other tool could I use to clean up the pad?

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Here are some pad (wool and foam) cleaner tools: http://www.superiorcarcare.net/how-to-clean-buffer-pads.html

Greg

 

[Cobalt 25]

Thanks, Greg.

This project has been driving me crazy. It took me an hour to do about 6 square feet and it still doesn't even look that good.

I can't seem to remove all the swirls and marks. There is also little patches of "dots" that I can't seem to buff out. I tried putting some moisture on the buff pad but that doesn't seem to do any good.

The Shurhold buff pad is new but I wonder if it's dirty already. I've only done half the deck of a 26 footer. I bought some new pads tonight at the local auto store tonight and hope they'll clean things up tomorrow.

Any other suggestions?

Peter

 

[GripB]

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Originally posted by Cobalt 25

Any other suggestions?

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Not sure what else to tell ya without being there and seeing what's going on.

I use a 100% wool pad with Buff Magic (probably use the same pad with Aqua Buff since they're similar in aggressiveness). As I mentioned a little goes a long way. I do a small area area (3x3, maybe 4x4) and work it in on low speed to a fine haze with a rotary polisher. I then hand buff it off/in with a quality microfiber.

After that I use a polymer based micro-polish/sealer. I apply that with a random-orbital buffer on higher speed. I use CCS foam pads appropriate for the product. Check this link out for some pad info: http://www.autogeek.net/lc-ccs-7inch-pads.html

If I'm motivated (have help ), I'll do a coat of Meguiars Flagship Polymer wax. Again with the random-orbital and a CCS ultra soft pad.

Hope this helps.

Greg

 

[Capt. Bill1]

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Originally posted by Cobalt 25

Any other suggestions?

Peter

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You can use a screw driver to clean wool pads. And try using foam pads to remove the swirls.

The dots could be repairs made to the gelcoat at the factory. If that is the case you will not get them out.

But again, once gelcoat gets old it just doesn't want to come back like it once did. And some gelcoats are better and longer lasting than others.

 

[Cobalt 25]

Today I got a former student of mine to stop by. He has been a professional detailer for twenty years.

I learned a lot. First he showed me how important the spur tool, mentioned by Ernesto and Bill, was for cleaning the pad and I will buy one. He then used a buffing product I had never seen before and went over the area that I could not get right. He then used another, less aggressive polishing product with a foam pad. He finally cleaned and buffed it all out with a microfiber cloth. Success! He told me that my pad was dirty and THAT caused my problems.

Earlier I had posted my feeling that the gelcoat wasn't that bad. Wrong! He showed me all the white residue that was produced by the buffing. This project was apparently long overdue but he said it wasn't TOO late.

He and I will soon finish the deck and then wax. He swears by Collinite.

Thanks for all your help, guys. I feel I have learned a lot from many sources.

Peter

 

[wezie]

3 m finess it is a good swirl remover.