My Detailing Wakthrough

[mcskibadee1]

So i just purchased my own porter cable 6'' polisher and some ccs cutting pads from autogeek.net. It looks like I need an attachment to the porter cable to use the pads, they look like they have soft backing that might work with velcro. Does anyone know if I ordered the wrong parts or what attachment I can use for the 6.5'' pads?

[Vivek]

You're gonna need one of these.

[mcskibadee1]

Mine looks like it would need something to screw in to like this.

http://www.tools-plus.com/lake-country-43-148da.html

This is local to me, what about this? http://www.calcarcover.com/product.aspx?id=2975&cid=249

Are they all pretty much the same or am I making a mistake not going with lake country?

[Vivek]

Oh yep, then that's what you need. There are both male and female ones for different buffers.

[mcskibadee1]

Cool, So do you think that backing they are selling at Cali car cover is ok?

[david2991]

Alright, this seems the appropriate knowledge base upon which to throw my inquiries. 86' 325, I wash my car all the time, but have never been able to wax it due to possibly the condition of the paint. I have tried to apply a couple different types of waxes to the clean car and they never come off during the buffing phase. If I apply any type of wax, it is almost as if the mixture of wax compound and the paint produces an oil slick look. Another wash is the only thing that gets the wax off effectively. Also I can see paint rub off on a microfiber towel when buffing which is perplexing to me, therefore I stopped attempting to wax small portions. Any suggestions on the condition of my paint and why it will not except a wax product? I'm no paint detailing guru so any advice would be well accepted.

[Mr. Tasty]

Alright, this seems the appropriate knowledge base upon which to throw my inquiries. 86' 325, I wash my car all the time, but have never been able to wax it due to possibly the condition of the paint. I have tried to apply a couple different types of waxes to the clean car and they never come off during the buffing phase. If I apply any type of wax, it is almost as if the mixture of wax compound and the paint produces an oil slick look. Another wash is the only thing that gets the wax off effectively. Also I can see paint rub off on a microfiber towel when buffing which is perplexing to me, therefore I stopped attempting to wax small portions. Any suggestions on the condition of my paint and why it will not except a wax product? I'm no paint detailing guru so any advice would be well accepted.

post pics. The paint coming off from you buffing is an indicator that you have a single stage paint. there are two types of paints, single and, and second stage. Single stage paints are harder, and is an older way of painting cars. Just what it sounds like, just paint. Second stage has a soft paint level, and a harder clear coat level. What wax are you using?

[david2991]

post pics. The paint coming off from you buffing is an indicator that you have a single stage paint. there are two types of paints, single and, and second stage. Single stage paints are harder, and is an older way of painting cars. Just what it sounds like, just paint. Second stage has a soft paint level, and a harder clear coat level. What wax are you using?

Ok I've been told before it possibly may be a single stage paint so that makes sense. Next time I get to put something on the paint and a light buff i'll snap a picture to show what I'm trying to explain. I have tried a Meguiars basic wax, dunno specific name. Also, any type of spray shine products and car soap+wax product has the same effect. To the point that I have to rewash the care to get rid of the smearing look. Pics would help me solve the problem with the knowledge base so i'll work on that first. Thanks.

[Mr. Tasty]

most likely need to compound and polish before you wax. To remove any wax residues before buffing, use dawn soap and put some IPA (isopropyl alcohol) in there. Again, it is hard to decipher with out pictures.

[Mr. Tasty]

this is what my single stage zinnoberot looks like after I have corrected the paint.

[Tanktheory]

Any detail guru's in the New England area who like beer and food that wanna teach someone how to detail properly?

[mcskibadee1]

Can the polishing pads be used over and over on different color cars? what's the rule when it come to this type of thing?

[Mr. Tasty]

yes they can. When used on single stage, the paint residue gets put on the pad. Make sure to rinse them off and have multiple sets of the same pad to keep on going.

Also make sure to clean off the pad every 2-3 panels done. The compound/polish/clearcoat or paint gets stuck on there, reducing the friction caused by the pad

[Mr. Tasty]

Any detail guru's in the New England area who like beer and food that wanna teach someone how to detail properly?

it is a very easy concept. Are you using a DA or rotary?

Check out autogeek.net


best detailing site by far. Step by step

[mcskibadee1]

When you say to clean the pads is that just running them under water and squeezing everything out?

EDIT: do you have any links on how to properly apply the polishes and so on and so forth? I found some a while ago but can't find them at the moment.