First of all this is my first time doing this and I'm not doing it on my NRB Vert using my gmc pickup silver in color if it matters.( didn't want to take chance)
1) using Gene method washed with nano skin w/dawn- wash/ dried
2) buffer- porter cable w/ white pad and meguiars 205
As I use polisher & 205 is the polisher suppose to spin freely ----I have used two white pads so far -- my question how much pressure do you apply and is it common to go thru pads so quickly???

 

no way you should eat up white pads

 

I'm i putting too much pressure on white pads or should I use orange pads

 

I have a 2014 NRB vert. acquired one year ago today. I owned it eight months before I used a cleaner/wax product on the paint. I did use a quick detailer about every other month to enhance the shine. Looks great, don't over do it.

 

As a "detail junkie", may I suggest the following...

DA Buffer should be set on about #5 medium speed.

Be sure to lubricate the buffer pad first with a one or two sprays of a "Quick Detailer".

Apply the M205 in an "X" Pattern across the pad.

Yellow pads usually signify a "polishing" pad.

Meguiars M205 is a "polish" and light pressure can be applied to the buffer.

Start the "polishing" with the pad on the paint surface and stop the pad while on the paint surface.

There should be no reason to eat up pads, unless the quality of the pad is poor.

I suggest the following....



For finishing I suggest the following....



Some people might think these pads are expensive but you get what you pay for.

There may other CF members who also may have ideas on how to approach and resolve your problem. There are quite a few members who have a multitude of experience when it comes to auto detailing methods.

 

Great tips. Chemical Guys also has great pads.

Disclaimer: Test in a small area before applying anything to the entire car to make sure your satisfied with results.

A cutting pad should be used for the polishing part of the process.

I use orange for polish M105, M205, or Meg Ultra Compound. The orange has cut to it for getting the swirls etc out.

If starting from scratch...
Wash, clay needed areas (can tell by touch), wash and then dry
If at all possible power wash (safely), and air dry (compressor). The less touching of the paint during this phase the better the final result.

Pads

Orange pad for each type of polish.
Then move onto a green or black pad for glaze.
Then a green or black for sealant.
Then use a microfiber pad to apply wax.
A white will also work where I mentioned green/black but find that it is easier to apply with Green/Black.

One step that works really well for me is to use detailer spray to prep the pad before each use. Makes it a lot easier to apply the product and the pad lasts longer. Clean the pad between sessions. If it falls on the ground or shows any wear throw the pad out.

When applying product dab as little as possible on the pad then while the PC is off press the pad gently in a small area such as 2x2. Use #1 to spread the product evenly across the surface then flip to 4 or 5 depending on the product. Generally I use speed #5 for polishes and speed #4 for everything else.

Medium pressure during polishing and moderate to light pressure during glaze, sealant, wax applications.

Products that has worked well for my Torch Red Stingray. Applied all with a Porter Cable 7424xP except for the wax.

Products

Polish with M105, M205, or Meg Ultra Compound depending on paint condition. May only have to use one or multiple.
Chemical Guys EZ Creme glaze followed by
Chemical guys Jet Seal
Then Chemical guys vintage butter wet wax (by hand)

For maintenance use any detailer's spray such as Mothers, Meg's, or CG with a moist microfiber towel. The finish will be bright, show deep reflections, and look like it's wet but dry to the touch.

Going to try Black Light for the wheels soon to see how that turns out. Then apply sealant as Glen E mentioned in one of his awesome write ups.
At least until they get powder coated

Note there are a ton of great products out there. This is the combo that worked out really well for me. Actually had fantastic results. Looked a million times better than when first purchased.

Hope that helps.

 

I use enough pressure on my nPorter/Cable so the pad spins very slowly. I put a Sharpie line on the back of the pad holder to watch the pad spin speed and try to main even pressure.

 

Lost service last nite( Internet )
With a NRB should I expect a finish like this???

 

Sure. Once you take it out of the garage it will last about 20-30 min before the dust shows again.

But with maintained paint it will be easier to recover the gloss.

Good luck

 

As far as pressure, 12-15 pounds should be the target. As stated above it should spin about 1x/sec with proper pressure.

 

Love this tip

Have been using sound and feel up to this point but with this I will be able to crank Hendrix during detailing therapy

Thanks

 

This^^^^^^ use the Polisher on the big wide open spaces where the pad fits perfectly on the paint. Anyplace else that you can't fit the pad comfortably, like edges or the rear of the car, leave them till last and then take the pad off the buffer and use it as a hand applicator because it's already loaded with product..... I always tell people you should put enough pressure down as if you're trying to hold papers down on a picnic table on a windy day...... with your hand .....in other words, very little pressure, make sure the pad can spin. You should be directing the polisher, not pushing down on it, let the foam pad do the work. With a brand-new car, the whole polish process is more really a paint cleaning process, you're not really trying to grind away anything.

 

Thanks for all the advise ---will this remove orange peel????

 

No....not in the least.....

 

To the OP--go to Autogeek and find the how to video's and watch before you really foul up something.... Got to be careful!!!!!

 

+1 on the sharpie mark. This way you know the pad is turning

 

Adams Polishes has some very good videos on this subject on their web site as well. http://adamspolishes.com/

 

Larry Kosilla from Ammo nyc also has great videos. Check him out on YouTube or his site.

 

After polishing the car (came out beautiful)do I wash with (dawn) and apply wax /sealant ???

 

I usually wash with dawn or alcohol when trying to remove polish/wax/sealant before a clay job.

If you do it now it will remove the polish.

You can still wash it with a non abrasive soap/foam cannon and hose down with a pressure washer. Then dry with a microfiber towel dampened with spray polish so it doesn't introduce any defects.

An alternative to the microfiber towel dry you can use a compressed air so you don't even have to touch the vette