How to wipe compound correctly

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Hello guys, before my 1st polishing job things seems clear to me except one thing.

How to wipe residue correctly? I have MM Yellow Fellows 2.0 and other MFs.

After lets say the 1st step, should I wipe with YF2.0 DRY and then wipe wet with IPA/Eraser with another towel, or do you spray the YF2.0 and you wipe it wet on the first go?

And after the polishing is complete, before coating, is 1 IPA/Eraser wipe enough or are you doing 2 passes to be safe?

Thank you!
 
I personally remove compounds and polishes with a clean dry mf cloth.
 
I would say it's also important to understand the compound/polish you're using. For example a diminishing abrasives like Menzerna obviously becomes easy to wipe and if you don't work it long enough you'll find it easy to just push oils around instead of clean wiping. Flip the sides often on the towel and switch towels every couple of panels.
 
OK, so I should wipe the residue by dry towel, and then Erase/Ipa before coating with another towel again. Correct?

BTW do you guys wipe after every section, or after lets say every panel? For example, one door would be 5 sections - then also I wash polishing pad. Is it better to wipe then (you can see where you have been), or is it too late and better to do instantly?
 
Cleanex said:
Hello guys, before my 1st polishing job things seems clear to me except one thing.

How to wipe residue correctly? I have MM Yellow Fellows 2.0 and other MFs.

After lets say the 1st step, should I wipe with YF2.0 DRY and then wipe wet with IPA/Eraser with another towel, or do you spray the YF2.0 and you wipe it wet on the first go?

And after the polishing is complete, before coating, is 1 IPA/Eraser wipe enough or are you doing 2 passes to be safe?

Thank you!
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I typically wipe dry, then when I'm done buffing I will wipe the vehicle 2 times with eraser or IPA. (Just my preference) But sometime if it's hot or humid the compound can be a pain. Then I'll use d114 or ONR to help wipe off residue. You want to inspect each and every section as you go. Last thing you want is to polish a car without properly inspecting your work as you go, then pull it outside and notice that you still have swirls. Just take your time, don't rush it.
 
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