Applying DG 501

Slate G8 GT

Slate G8 GT

New member
Joined
Apr 3, 2011
Messages
69
Reaction score
0
I just got my GG DA a few months ago and the only LSP I've applied with it is DG 111, I used a black LC flat pad and just spread it out real thin which worked great. I'm going to be doing a friends white car and decided to do the 501/105 combo on it. My question is since 501 is a cleaner do I need to "work" it more like a polish (do a few section passes), or just spread it like a wax?
Thanks, Daniel
 
Slate G8 GT said:
I just got my GG DA a few months ago and the only LSP I've applied with it is DG 111, I used a black LC flat pad and just spread it out real thin which worked great. I'm going to be doing a friends white car and decided to do the 501/105 combo on it. My question is since 501 is a cleaner do I need to "work" it more like a polish (do a few section passes), or just spread it like a wax?
Thanks, Daniel
Click to expand...
Actually, it depends on how much correction you want. To just clean and seal - blue pad speed at 2-3, lite marred paint white pad speed 3-4
 
dougaross said:
Actually, it depends on how much correction you want. To just clean and seal - blue pad speed at 2-3, lite marred paint white pad speed 3-4
Click to expand...

:iagree: Use the white pad at 3-4 or even higher. You'll be disgusted at what comes out of the paint. Wait to you see what your pad will look like. You've chosen an awesome combo for white paint BTW.
 
If one choose to top 501 with a non-DG product, does he have to let 501 cure first? Thanks.
 
brawl said:
If one choose to top 501 with a non-DG product, does he have to let 501 cure first? Thanks.
Click to expand...
Let it cure 12 hrs. But if you mix with DG601 (4:1) it will flash cure. IMO I would still wait and hour.

Collinite 845 is a great topper for this wombo.
 
dougaross said:
Let it cure 12 hrs. But if you mix with DG601 (4:1) it will flash cure. IMO I would still wait and hour.

Collinite 845 is a great topper for this wombo.
Click to expand...

:iagree:
I just did this combo a few weeks ago. Works and looks fantastic. Application was a GG Da with a crimson hydrotech pad at speed 4. Serious dirt was removed from the paint. I was amazed at the dirt it pulled off the paint of a truck that I had just thoroughly washed.

I waited an hour before topping with the 845. It was lunch time so I took a break.
 
Thanks guys, so I do need to slow my arm speed and work area down and work the 501 more to get the cleaning effect correct? With the 111 i just would do a whole panel at a time with a fast arm speed and just spread it around. She's not worried about correction just wants a "shiny" car :)
 
Slate G8 GT said:
Thanks guys, so I do need to slow my arm speed and work area down and work the 501 more to get the cleaning effect correct? With the 111 i just would do a whole panel at a time with a fast arm speed and just spread it around. She's not worried about correction just wants a "shiny" car :)
Click to expand...

Yes, I slowed down and worked the product into the paint with light pressure on speed 4. Clean your pad frequently. I did a full size extended cab truck with a topper and only used 2 1/2 ounces of product.

You will be happy with your results.
 
Slate G8 GT said:
Thanks guys, so I do need to slow my arm speed and work area down and work the 501 more to get the cleaning effect correct? With the 111 i just would do a whole panel at a time with a fast arm speed and just spread it around. She's not worried about correction just wants a "shiny" car :)
Click to expand...

Work the DG 111 like any liquid wax or sealant since it contains no cleaners. If you're in high humidity you may want to work one panel at a time, at least this has been my experience.
 
Is it okay to follow menz 85RD with the black pad with 501 with the white pad? Will this affect the jeweling?
How about following the 85RD with 501 with a black pad. Will this affect the jeweling?
 
Capa1970 said:
Is it okay to follow menz 85RD with the black pad with 501 with the white pad? Will this affect the jeweling?
How about following the 85RD with 501 with a black pad. Will this affect the jeweling?
Click to expand...

I am not sure what your trying to accomplish. If your finish is already jeweled just use 111
 
Capa1970 said:
I don't own 111 just 501. It is a cleaner sealant, right?
Click to expand...

Then apply it by hand or with a pad that has no cutting abilities such as a blue, red, or gold pad. A white pad is made for polishing so it offers some cut. Not saying it will happen but if you have used PO85RD to jewel the paint, a pad that offers cutting ability may alter your finish.

*You should be able to pick up DG #111 at Napa for about $9.

Sent using Tapatalk
 
The softest pad I have is black, which is supposed to have no cut, and so I shall apply it with that. I realize now that the 501 is an all-in-one.
 
Capa1970 said:
Is it okay to follow menz 85RD with the black pad with 501 with the white pad? Will this affect the jeweling?
How about following the 85RD with 501 with a black pad. Will this affect the jeweling?
Click to expand...

If you have polished prior to using 501 then the 501 becomes an LSP instead of an AIO at this point. Your paint will be clean from the polishing process so you can use your black pad to apply the 501 with no pressure just as you would any wax or sealant. It should not effect your jeweling.
 
pfix said:
If you have polished prior to using 501 then the 501 becomes an LSP instead of an AIO at this point. Your paint will be clean from the polishing process so you can use your black pad to apply the 501 with no pressure just as you would any wax or sealant. It should not effect your jeweling.
Click to expand...

Thanks for the reply. I shall then use the black pad to apply the 501 with no pressure.
 
Capa1970 said:
Is it okay to follow menz 85RD with the black pad with 501 with the white pad? Will this affect the jeweling?
How about following the 85RD with 501 with a black pad. Will this affect the jeweling?
Click to expand...

You will be amazed at how great the finish looks with 501 and a white pad. Unless the finish is stupid soft, you should have no issues at all. Just clean, protected white paint that jumps. Top it with 111 or Colli 845 FTW.
 
Thanks Richy for the advise. I did top the Duragloss 501 with Collinite 845 recently and, yes, a great shine. However, I've heard people say that on light colored cars if you apply a sealant that there is no reason to apply a wax for shine purposes. Any truth to this??
 
Capa1970 said:
Thanks Richy for the advise. I did top the Duragloss 501 with Collinite 845 recently and, yes, a great shine. However, I've heard people say that on light colored cars if you apply a sealant that there is no reason to apply a wax for shine purposes. Any truth to this??
Click to expand...

I don't do it for shine purposes, i do it for the protection it gives. The colli takes nothing away from the shine as far as I'm concerned.
 
Question for you guys, what pad and speed do you recomend for applying DG 111?
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top