One Step Polish-Use a Rotary or DA?

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When doing a one step polish on black paint (or any color), do you use a rotary or exclusively a DA to prevent swirl marks?
 
XJL said:
When doing a one step polish on black paint (or any color), do you use a rotary or exclusively a DA to prevent swirl marks?
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Don't know about everyone else...but:

For 1-Step polishing I must use a DA,
exclusively, in order for me to avoid
those dreaded Rotary induced holograms.


Bob
 
FUNX650 said:
Don't know about everyone else...but:

For 1-Step polishing I must use a DA,
exclusively, in order for me to avoid
those dreaded Rotary induced holograms.


Bob
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BINGO!! Well said!! :iagree:
 
As of late my go to is rupes 21es with HD orbital orange polishing pad works amazing. I use rotary when a slightly deeper cut is needed. I also use Flex 3401 all depending on vehicle make, and level of correction needed!
 
XJL said:
When doing a one step polish on black paint (or any color), do you use a rotary or exclusively a DA to prevent swirl marks?
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You did mean to eliminate rather than prevent?
 
Normally a da,how ever depending on the condition pads and products and a time constraint and plenty of experience a rotary may be used .back in 1980 or 1990 a da was never used in detailing paint,they more less focused on producing foam pads back in the day to eliminate halos.
 
Depends on the car, my truck's paint is so hard, it was impossible to polish out after wet sanding, but the slightest thing will cause a swirl. Strangely enough, my go to one step polish for it has been either dodo juice supernatural or 3m ultrafine on a light cut pad on a rotary. If I go the da route, then I have to up the aggressiveness of the polish. I chose the rotary and these polishes because they are the longest working ones I own and I like having that control.
 
top189h said:
Depends on the car, my truck's paint is so hard, it was impossible to polish out after wet sanding, but the slightest thing will cause a swirl. Strangely enough, my go to one step polish for it has been either dodo juice supernatural or 3m ultrafine on a light cut pad on a rotary. If I go the da route, then I have to up the aggressiveness of the polish. I chose the rotary and these polishes because they are the longest working ones I own and I like having that control.
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Well said! Thanks!
 
For what it's worth though, I one step most typical cars with rather fg400 on a soft finishing pad or 205 on either a soft finishing pad or light cut pad. Just try a test spot with different tools and pads and products. There is some to be gained if you have access to an infinate amount of options, but I prefer to keep it as simple as possible while being realistically effective.
 
top189h said:
For what it's worth though, I one step most typical cars with rather fg400 on a soft finishing pad or 205 on either a soft finishing pad or light cut pad. Just try a test spot with different tools and pads and products. There is some to be gained if you have access to an infinate amount of options, but I prefer to keep it as simple as possible while being realistically effective.
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:iagree: KISS
 
XJL said:
When doing a one step polish on black paint (or any color), do you use a rotary or exclusively a DA to prevent swirl marks?
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When you say,

One step


Dou you mean one polishing step PLUS sealing the paint with a coat of wax or a synthetic paint sealant?

Or

Using a one-step cleaner/wax?

Just wanted to clarify. Regardless, for either of the above if I wanted to avoid the risk and hassles of hollograms I'd use some type of orbital polisher.


:)
 
Mike asked the exact question i was wondering. A one step "correction" effort is different than my AIO. The former is always with my rotary and the latter is always with my dual action machine.

I can persuade paint with a one step without leaving holograms with my rotary machine. If i am using a product that has some cut along with a cleaner and/or protectant i feel much more comfortable with my PC. My car is black.
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
When you say,

One step


Dou you mean one polishing step PLUS sealing the paint with a coat of wax or a synthetic paint sealant?

Or

Using a one-step cleaner/wax?

Just wanted to clarify. Regardless, for either of the above if I wanted to avoid the risk and hassles of hollograms I'd use some type of orbital polisher.


:)
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Sorry for the lack of clarity, specifically a one step correction polish followed by a sealant.
 
I have had a lot of success doing a one step with Menzerna Power Finish on a white pad with the rotary. I've also used 3M UF. In all fairness, the polishes/pads I have used have been on the "less agressive" side, so holograms aren't really a concern. My PC kind of just sits in the cabinet now...
 
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