Can Optimum Polishes be used in direct sunlight?

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I would think that if the panel is too hot in the sun, even if NOT dry buffing, this increased heat would result in a lot more micro marring???

 

[swanicyouth]

Optimum polishes do have a long work time

***** I can vouch for that. Whatever they make there polishes out of (in medication it would be called the "vehicle") is awesome. Optimum polishes work super smooth and long. I polished some intricate areas by hand (inside rocket panel and roof rack rails) on my Pathfinder and my arms quit way before the Polish II or Finish Polish did. Now, this is my idea of a SMAT polish! Before that, I tried some Menz Intensive Polish(don't THINK it's SMAT, but dunno), and all that did was dry out and make a white mess. I've been extremely pleased with Optimum everything!

 

[Dr. G]

I would think that if the panel is too hot in the sun, even if NOT dry buffing, this increased heat would result in a lot more micro marring???

Hi Mark,

Thank you for bringing up another great question about polishes and polishing in general. Mike and Chris have done an excellent job of covering all the major factors and as they mentioned, the main concern is paint surface temperature when polishing and for best results dry buffing should be avoided. That is why we use special lubricating polymers in Optimum Polish and Compound to provide long working time and to minimize any chance of dry buffing. These polymers act as a barrier between the pad and paint and help lower the surface temperature. More product of course should be added as needed to avoid dry buffing.

Paint is not affected by heat alone, however, when heat is combined with sheer, it can cause micro-marring and in extreme cases it would cause micro-fracturing of paint (the latter shows as 2-3 mm needle like fractures in the clearcoat). Polishing a hot panel at high speeds can create enough heat and sheer to cause these issues. Under these conditions, our recommendation would be to use Hyper Polish and Hyper Compound, which have higher levels of lubricating polymers, while reducing the buffer speed (about 800 rpm or 1500 opm). Higher speeds are not necessary and can push the paint polymers beyond their limit. Thanks again.

Best Regards,
David,

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Hi Mark,

Thank you for bringing up another great question about polishes and polishing in general. Mike and Chris have done an excellent job of covering all the major factors and as they mentioned, the main concern is paint surface temperature when polishing and for best results dry buffing should be avoided. That is why we use special lubricating polymers in Optimum Polish and Compound to provide long working time and to minimize any chance of dry buffing. These polymers act as a barrier between the pad and paint and help lower the surface temperature. More product of course should be added as needed to avoid dry buffing.

Paint is not affected by heat alone, however, when heat is combined with sheer, it can cause micro-marring and in extreme cases it would cause micro-fracturing of paint (the latter shows as 2-3 mm needle like fractures in the clearcoat). Polishing a hot panel at high speeds can create enough heat and sheer to cause these issues. Under these conditions, our recommendation would be to use Hyper Polish and Hyper Compound, which have higher levels of lubricating polymers, while reducing the buffer speed (about 800 rpm or 1500 opm). Higher speeds are not necessary and can push the paint polymers beyond their limit. Thanks again.

Best Regards,
David,

Hi David,

Nothing better than getting information from a true chemist who KNOWS paint! The you for your time, it's always helpful!! I love Optimum polishes, as they are definitely very lubricating. rops: