LSNAutoDetailing
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Taking a page out of Mike Phillips book, whenever I'm sent a PM asking questions, I like to answer it here to the forum so that it can open the question and answer up to a larger audience and others can participate. Today's question:
First off, congrats on the 2016 Mustang GT. Remember, "black is not a color it's a full time job." ~ Mike Phillips
I first want to correct something, when I detailed my 2016 Mustang I used BOSS Correcting Cream on BOSS orange pads and GG G-15. Since I knew I was going to install CQUK, HD Speed would not have been an option. If you're looking to get good correction and protection, HD Speed is good, but it is an All In One. If more correction is required I would suggest moving up on the cut-scale. Secondly, I personally cannot speak to the products and pads you are using as I have never tried them. My product lineup consists of many compounds, polishes, such as Pinnacle, Menzerna, Meguiar's, Griot's Garage and 3D. Pads are Rupes, BOSS, Lake Country and Buff-N-Shine (BNS, haven't used yet). So I cannot speak to the pads and products you are using. In my travels throughout the forum, the products you mentioned have garnered a hit or miss review. My suggestion is to look into McKee's, Uber, PInnacle, Blackfire, etc.. Exceptional products that deliver amazing results. I'm also itching to try the 3D ONE when it hits the market.
The best thing to do is a test spot:
How To Do a Test Spot
This will help dial in the proper pad and product to meet your level of expectations. This will also eliminate spending an entire day and not getting the results you expect.
Once you've dialed in your test spot, you want to do a proper section pass, slowing your arm speed with overlapping passes, usually 6-8 in a 16"x16" section.
The key is proper pads, product, slow arm movement, proper amount of pressure, and ensure that you have rotation on the pad. Also, make sure you change your pads out often, or clean on the fly. Cleaning on the fly is good at first, but a pad can become saturated, heavy, wet and filled with gunk. At this point you are not correcting any more. I typically will use 6 pads to cut, and 4 to polish. Work clean, use fresh high grade MF towels, switch them out often as well.
Don't give up, many others here will chime in and help as well. You're on the right path...
First off, congrats on the 2016 Mustang GT. Remember, "black is not a color it's a full time job." ~ Mike Phillips
I first want to correct something, when I detailed my 2016 Mustang I used BOSS Correcting Cream on BOSS orange pads and GG G-15. Since I knew I was going to install CQUK, HD Speed would not have been an option. If you're looking to get good correction and protection, HD Speed is good, but it is an All In One. If more correction is required I would suggest moving up on the cut-scale. Secondly, I personally cannot speak to the products and pads you are using as I have never tried them. My product lineup consists of many compounds, polishes, such as Pinnacle, Menzerna, Meguiar's, Griot's Garage and 3D. Pads are Rupes, BOSS, Lake Country and Buff-N-Shine (BNS, haven't used yet). So I cannot speak to the pads and products you are using. In my travels throughout the forum, the products you mentioned have garnered a hit or miss review. My suggestion is to look into McKee's, Uber, PInnacle, Blackfire, etc.. Exceptional products that deliver amazing results. I'm also itching to try the 3D ONE when it hits the market.
The best thing to do is a test spot:
How To Do a Test Spot
This will help dial in the proper pad and product to meet your level of expectations. This will also eliminate spending an entire day and not getting the results you expect.
Once you've dialed in your test spot, you want to do a proper section pass, slowing your arm speed with overlapping passes, usually 6-8 in a 16"x16" section.
The key is proper pads, product, slow arm movement, proper amount of pressure, and ensure that you have rotation on the pad. Also, make sure you change your pads out often, or clean on the fly. Cleaning on the fly is good at first, but a pad can become saturated, heavy, wet and filled with gunk. At this point you are not correcting any more. I typically will use 6 pads to cut, and 4 to polish. Work clean, use fresh high grade MF towels, switch them out often as well.
Don't give up, many others here will chime in and help as well. You're on the right path...
