best way to apply a polish?

[JtpLLC]

Looking to use my porter cable to apply a polish, would it be ideal to use my PC or by hand,..

[FX4619]

Everything is better with a DA

[FRS]

Re: best way to apply a polish?

Everything is better with a DA

+1

[LS1BERLINA]

Re: best way to apply a polish?

what about #7, how does that go on the DA?

[ffboy]

Re: best way to apply a polish?

Finishing pad, apply/massage/work into the paint, remove while wet. Have a couple of Microfiber buffing towels to ensure a streak free finish. #7 is a bit oily and heavy, and it can load up the Microfiber towel after a couple of panels. With a d/a,you can apply the polish really thin which is needed for products like this one.

[bmrfan]

Re: best way to apply a polish?

Finishing pad, apply/massage/work into the paint, remove while wet. Have a couple of Microfiber buffing towels to ensure a streak free finish. #7 is a bit oily and heavy, and it can load up the Microfiber towel after a couple of panels. With a d/a,you can apply the polish really thin which is needed for products like this one.

+1 applying with a finishing pad using a D/A on setting 3.

I find applying polish to an area no larger than 3 x 3 ft makes it much easier to wipe off. When I apply to a too large an area, I find the polish dries out and it becomes much more difficult to wipe off.

[Nuscence813]

Re: best way to apply a polish?

Typically how many passes are made with the DA when applying the polish? If you make too many passes it will dry it, right?

[ffboy]

Re: best way to apply a polish?

If you're talking about M07, it doesn't really dry to a haze. It skins, but the skin easily breaks when you try to remove it. Leaving it for too long will make it harder to remove, it can streak or leave an uneven patchy panel.

[smack]

Re: best way to apply a polish?

Typically how many passes are made with the DA when applying the polish? If you make too many passes it will dry it, right?

You want to use it between working in UP and spreading a wax.