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Thanks for the help Nick. These pads are trickier than normal open cell foam pads to work with, albeit more effective. I need to adjust my technique apparently. Question for you - I've got the Detailers Pro Series Polishing Pad Rejuvenator powder, is it possible to use this powder in a front...

Cool, thanks guys! I love the Pakshaks in that case.

So I bought a batch of microfiber towels off of someone last year that said they were getting out of detailing. Some of these were new, some were used. All of them are/were in great condition. I know it's a long shot, but I was hoping for some help in identifying what types of towels that these...

First time using these Lake County Hydro-tech pads yesterday and ran into some issues. I'm going to post up some pics below that show the problems that I was having. Keep in mind that these were brands new pads never used before and I only got through three panels before I started experiencing...

Quite amazing how much more the blue pearl "pops" once you've done a good polishing.

I have the same problem ^. Especially around the door handles. Scratches that I can't feel with my fingernail so I know they are correctable, but no matter how aggressive I get they still remain. I think we all have to remember that things like these go unnoticed by others, we're just overly...

You're 20 minutes north of me :xyxthumbs: Think I've seen a KBP on route 21 near Massillon/Canton/Jackson area a few times. Only KBP that I've seen in the area.

I have a 2007 Acura TL type-s in nighthawk black pearl. It's my baby. The first time that I ever corrected the paint on it I used the M105/205 combo with my GG 6" buffer on speed 4 for nearly all work. It came out flawless. The M205 doesn't finish down too well on soft paint, so next time around...

Nice G.

Sorry, didn't mean to sound abrasive in my response. I didn't really have a question in particular, was just looking for technique critique but it appears that the pad design is the culprit for generating so much dust.

I see a F150 in your pic which is known for harder paint systems and clear coat. My experience may be anecdotal but with my soft Japanese Acura nighthawk black pearl, it's very very easy to reintroduce new swirls and scratches into the paint by just looking at it the wrong way. Plus the IPA...

I'm not using the M105/205 combo. I'm using the Menzerna FG400 and SF4000 combo which I thought would have less dusting than the M105/205 combo. Perhaps I'm doing too many passes since the FG400 has diminishing abrasives or maybe I'm just moving too fast or using too fast of a speed.

I don't like doing an IPA wipe down after polishing because it's grabby. Unless the manufacturer recommends that you do a chemical stripping, I don't do it.

I would hope he doesn't have any RIDs on a brand new car. OP, just for reference, RIDs means random isolated deep scratches. These are scratches that stick out without any effort to see them.

Thanks for the suggestions, I'm just worried about reintroducing new swirls and scratches into the paint upon drying after freshly polishing. Do you have experience with the above Menzerna products or the GG buffer?

Thanks, this makes sense. Guess I will have to figure out a good way to deal with the dust before sealing.

Using a Griots Garage 6" DA buffer and 5.5" Lake County Hydro-tech pads. Detailing a 2012 Chevy Cruze in Crystal Red Tintcoat (leased - do they apply some kind of sealant or coating on top of the clear coat for leases? just curious) Method: -Cyan with FG400, Tangerine with SF4000. -Applying...

Sun seems to be the only way to see any defects in my clients red Chevy Cruze. My lights that I normally use on my nighthawk black pearl Acura always pick up defects very easily and allow me to see any and all swirls and defects. Is this just how it is with this color paint or is the paint just...

While we're on the topic of the Nanoskin, what speed would you guys use with the Nanoskin Autoscrub pad for my Griots Garage DA buffer?

Blackfire Wet Diamond Application and Removal Strategy Blackfire Wet Diamond Application and Removal Strategy 1) How long should I allow the BFWD to cure on the paint after applying it before I buff it off with a microfiber towel? 2) Should I apply a second coat of BFWD? And if so, what is...