Mike@DedicatedPerfection
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- Feb 26, 2011
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I started my sanding operation by using the GG3, Meguiar’s S3FI foam interface pad, Meguiar’s S3BP backing plate, and 3000 grit foamed backed 3M finishing disc to edge the panel before starting with the larger 6” setup. When sanding, I prefer to edge the panels with the smaller setup first as I can really concentrate on the edges an later on pick up the larger setup and just blend into the existing sanded areas.
I then blended and sanded the entire test panel down with a 3000 grit foam backed 3M finishing disc, Meguiar’s S6FI foam interface pad, and Meguiar’s S6BP cushioned backing plate designed for sanding operations attached to my G110v2 as motivation. Tool speed was set at speed two which was more than enough to maintain pad rotation during the damp sanding process.
After the sanding operation was completed I performed two panel wipe downs to ensure the surface was free and clear of debris with an IPA mixture at 17.5%. Two test sections were taped off for the 3401, white Hybrid pad, and 3n1 on the right. On the left side the PE14, white Hybrid pad, and 3n1 were utilized.
The “Smack Technique” was used during the process.
PROS:
Will remove 3000 grit sanding marks
Feels like working SI1500 in terms of feel
Leaves nice bit of protection behind
CONS:
Smears a bit on removal
3000 grit 3M sanding disc ready for operation
Meguiar's interface pad attached for proper technique
Meguiar's backing plate designed for sanding operations
Plenty of cushion
All together now
Up close water picture used during damp sanding
Demonstrated here the edges have been "edged"
Entire panel completed with 3000 grit. Notice the center strip that was left over 2000 grit from previous test
Up first. 3401, White, 3n1
Section completed and before wipe off
After 10 minutes cure time
PE14, White, 3n1
Side be Side
I then blended and sanded the entire test panel down with a 3000 grit foam backed 3M finishing disc, Meguiar’s S6FI foam interface pad, and Meguiar’s S6BP cushioned backing plate designed for sanding operations attached to my G110v2 as motivation. Tool speed was set at speed two which was more than enough to maintain pad rotation during the damp sanding process.
After the sanding operation was completed I performed two panel wipe downs to ensure the surface was free and clear of debris with an IPA mixture at 17.5%. Two test sections were taped off for the 3401, white Hybrid pad, and 3n1 on the right. On the left side the PE14, white Hybrid pad, and 3n1 were utilized.
The “Smack Technique” was used during the process.
PROS:
Will remove 3000 grit sanding marks
Feels like working SI1500 in terms of feel
Leaves nice bit of protection behind
CONS:
Smears a bit on removal
3000 grit 3M sanding disc ready for operation
Meguiar's interface pad attached for proper technique
Meguiar's backing plate designed for sanding operations
Plenty of cushion
All together now
Up close water picture used during damp sanding
Demonstrated here the edges have been "edged"
Entire panel completed with 3000 grit. Notice the center strip that was left over 2000 grit from previous test
Up first. 3401, White, 3n1
Section completed and before wipe off
After 10 minutes cure time
PE14, White, 3n1
Side be Side
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