Keep messing up trying to remove swirls
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Finishing out black paint is not easy. It may seem easy, but its not. When its put next to paint thats finished to perfection, then the difference can be seen.
What I am getting at is that, there is a lot more to it then just running a machine over it. Everyone's interpretation of "Gloss", Perfection" is different, and as long as the owner is happy thats all that matters. However, for people reading this looking for information, there is a big big difference in just running a machine over it, and knowing how to work a polish properly to achieve a finish that is "3' foot deep". Knowing what polish to use, knowing what pad to use, technique, all combined to achieve the desired finish. Not knocking your work or effort at all.
When @CaffineBuzz was venturing in to this, there was a lot of discussion between us about all of the things involved to do the job to get what he wanted. Not just BSing here. Just the truth.
I am glad you got out of it what you wanted. Hope you enjoy many miles
What I am getting at is that, there is a lot more to it then just running a machine over it. Everyone's interpretation of "Gloss", Perfection" is different, and as long as the owner is happy thats all that matters. However, for people reading this looking for information, there is a big big difference in just running a machine over it, and knowing how to work a polish properly to achieve a finish that is "3' foot deep". Knowing what polish to use, knowing what pad to use, technique, all combined to achieve the desired finish. Not knocking your work or effort at all.
When @CaffineBuzz was venturing in to this, there was a lot of discussion between us about all of the things involved to do the job to get what he wanted. Not just BSing here. Just the truth.
I am glad you got out of it what you wanted. Hope you enjoy many miles
Just remember if you do go to attempt to take out 100% of the swirls.... your clear coat is only so thick, and polishing removes clear coat as youre cutting down to swirl free clear.
I would say it looks great at what youve done so far! And now you just need to avoid getting swirls in the first place! Which Im sure youll be much more careful of now.
I would say it looks great at what youve done so far! And now you just need to avoid getting swirls in the first place! Which Im sure youll be much more careful of now.
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Finishing out black paint is not easy. It may seem easy, but its not. When its put next to paint thats finished to perfection, then the difference can be seen.
What I am getting at is that, there is a lot more to it then just running a machine over it. Everyone's interpretation of "Gloss", Perfection" is different, and as long as the owner is happy thats all that matters. However, for people reading this looking for information, there is a big big difference in just running a machine over it, and knowing how to work a polish properly to achieve a finish that is "3' foot deep". Knowing what polish to use, knowing what pad to use, technique, all combined to achieve the desired finish. Not knocking your work or effort at all.
When @CaffineBuzz was venturing in to this, there was a lot of discussion between us about all of the things involved to do the job to get what he wanted. Not just BSing here. Just the truth.
I am glad you got out of it what you wanted. Hope you enjoy many miles
What I am getting at is that, there is a lot more to it then just running a machine over it. Everyone's interpretation of "Gloss", Perfection" is different, and as long as the owner is happy thats all that matters. However, for people reading this looking for information, there is a big big difference in just running a machine over it, and knowing how to work a polish properly to achieve a finish that is "3' foot deep". Knowing what polish to use, knowing what pad to use, technique, all combined to achieve the desired finish. Not knocking your work or effort at all.
When @CaffineBuzz was venturing in to this, there was a lot of discussion between us about all of the things involved to do the job to get what he wanted. Not just BSing here. Just the truth.
I am glad you got out of it what you wanted. Hope you enjoy many miles
But yeah, to those reading this thread, please don't think that my couple passed with Porter Cable is all what it takes.. lol
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Just remember if you do go to attempt to take out 100% of the swirls.... your clear coat is only so thick, and polishing removes clear coat as youre cutting down to swirl free clear.
I would say it looks great at what youve done so far! And now you just need to avoid getting swirls in the first place! Which Im sure youll be much more careful of now.
I would say it looks great at what youve done so far! And now you just need to avoid getting swirls in the first place! Which Im sure youll be much more careful of now.
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any respectable biker knows, Lemon Pledge is for waterless washing....QD's are for that extra sparkle between layers of Lemon Pledge :P
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Lemon pledge, cure all. Best looking thing you can do to paint.
Might as 2 bucket wash the furniture. Or put can coat on your dresser!
Might as 2 bucket wash the furniture. Or put can coat on your dresser!
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I use Meguires ultimate compound and then ultimate polish and then glaze #7.Ive been able to get swirls and finger nail scratches under the buckles on the tour pak and saddle bags.Anything more than that I can live with. I use a drill and I thick foam pad and use the edge. I’m sure a pro could do better but I’m happy with it.
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