Polish and pad combo

[robmunns]

My black ph1 is looking very dull with many swirls ect. I would like to have a go at polishing it with the DA polisher I have but don't really know where to start on what polish or pads to use, there's so many options and having never done it properly before I'm abit lost.

Not looking to do a full correction and as its my first real attempt so just something suitable to use with the polisher for a beginner.

Thanks

 

[Mr R.]

Orange pad with Carpro Essence would be my choice after using it bud.

 

[JamesBryan]

The Meguiars DA Microfiber system is good as well.

 

[robmunns]

Orange pad with Carpro Essence would be my choice after using it bud.

Saw your post, the car came up very nicely! Think I might have to give it a try, did you use both the Orange and white pads in the post or just recommend using the orange?

 

[Mr R.]

Saw your post, the car came up very nicely! Think I might have to give it a try, did you use both the Orange and white pads in the post or just recommend using the orange?

Thank you.

Yes I used both mate. [emoji106]

 

[JamesBryan]

What machine have you got @Phase1sr

 

[robmunns]

Thank you.

Yes I used both mate. [emoji106]

I'll have a go with both then. Which white pad did you use the flash one or the gloss one?

 

[Mr R.]

I'll have a go with both then. Which white pad did you use the flash one or the gloss one?

I used the Carpro orange and white pads mate.

What machine have you got @Phase1sr

Just an old Rupes rotary and a DAS pro DA mate.

 

[JamesBryan]

Just an old Rupes rotary and a DAS pro DA mate.

Ahh right, i've just got the Rupes LHR15 MK2. Can't wait to try it.

 

[Mr R.]

Ahh right, i've just got the Rupes LHR15 MK2. Can't wait to try it.

Looks like a nice bit of kit mate.

 

[JamesBryan]

Looks like a nice bit of kit mate.

Seen some results of what people have got with it. Looks good.

 

[Yellow Dave]

My thoughts for beginners trying machine polishing have quickly changed to try carpro essence with either the orange or white carpro gloss it pads

When you're comfortable with the machine and technique you can then add carpro fixer polishing compound for that extra cut over essence

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

I've got a Das6pro with the Autofinesse polishing kit, but I've butchered one of my pads. Anyone recommend some pads to go with the AF kit?

 

[JamesBryan]

I've got a Das6pro with the Autofinesse polishing kit, but I've butchered one of my pads. Anyone recommend some pads to go with the AF kit?

More AF pads or Chemical Guys Hexlogic pads.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

The AF stuff just doesn't seem to do a great deal either, but I think that's down to me. I always still have lots of small marks of swirling, and I can't get minor/average scratches out

Should I be doing all 3 stages?

 

[JamesBryan]

I'm not sure the AF range. What is their strongest cutting polish?

You may need another polish instead like one of the Menzerna range.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

It's this 'revitalise' kit. Yeah, I do want to go stronger.

http://www.autofinesse.co.uk/revitalise-system/

 

[JamesBryan]

Use the strongest cutting polish and pad and make sure you prime it properly.

An X of polish on the pad and then rubbed in by hand will be enough to prime it.

Work it on speed 5-6 until it goes clear. That should get rid of most of the deeper marks. Depending on how deep they are you might not be able to get them all out with it.

Finish with the fine polish to remove the swirls and back the speed down to say 3 for a final swirl free finish.

 

[Yellow Dave]

The autofinesse polishing compound and pads actually works really well together. Only thing I wasn't keen on was the amount dust given off.

If you've already got the kit continue with it until your get your technique sorted otherwise you can spend more money and not get any real benefit.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Thanks gents.