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Machine Polishing question using Autofinesse
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Machine Polishing question using Autofinesse
I am using a Rupes 15 bigfoot with the correct Autofinesse pad and the Autofinesse restore polish, I use a squirt of clay lube to prime the pad but I find after the first slow sweep of the panel the polish starts to go to fine dust, whats going wrong? The pad does get warm but not too hot.
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Machine Polishing question using Autofinesse
Did you lube the pad first? You have to use lubricant on the pad before applying a polish.
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Machine Polishing question using Autofinesse
Could be putting too much polish on, you only need about 3 or 4 pea sized blobs per panel. Could also just be the polish. I use Sonax EX04-06... http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/car-polis ... _1382.html
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Machine Polishing question using Autofinesse
Ive bee using clay lube a coupe of squirts on the pad and about 4 pea size amounts per 2foot square, may be too much polish. It seems that the polish is drying out too quickly. Will try the sonax as well to see if that helps
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Machine Polishing question using Autofinesse
The sonax is not dusty at all so I think you will much prefer it.
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Machine Polishing question using Autofinesse
is there much difference between sonax perfect finish and E04-06? also seen Menzerna 3 in 1
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Machine Polishing question using Autofinesse
"The original Sonax PF (said to be made for rotary) was flamed for filling defects in some instances rather than actually removing them. IIRC the explanation was that certain components of the polish would not break down with the lower heat of the DA machine vs. Rotary. It was a loved polish for a while, until "Filler-gate" and then the professional world sort of fell out of love with it pretty quickly."
They later released EX 04/06 as an update for DA use with a new formula...
"This unique formula was created specifically for use with dual-action or random orbital polishers and the abrasives break down consistently to help you produce the high amounts of depth and gloss. EX 04-06 is water based and contains no solvents, silicones or petroleum."
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Machine Polishing question using Autofinesse
Thanks just ordered some EX04-06.