The red non-clear coat on my 95 T-100 was getting a bit chalky from months of neglect. I had invested in a PC DA and all the Meguiar's products (pads, backing plate, UC, UP and UW, etc) and was ready to go. First time with the DA.
After a good washing, the DA/UC went fine. Paint was red again! I switched to the yellow pad and started using the UP.
It seemed the product was drying out very fast and I was forced to start and stop the DA very frequently. I would get residue or swirls from the polish that I had a bear of a time getting wiped off. I tried some #7 and had about the same results. It was 85F outside but I was in the garage. I got tired of fighting with smudges and smears and used some Quick Detailer to clean things up. I figured this was a not approved technique but it did get rid of the smudges of polish.
I followed with a hand application of UW. All-in-all, the hood and front fenders look great. Some water spots but compared to what it was, the paint is outstanding. I left the rest of the truck for another day and would like to better understand the proper polish technique. I understand polish is more beneficial for darker paints.
Any technique help would be appreciated.
After a good washing, the DA/UC went fine. Paint was red again! I switched to the yellow pad and started using the UP.
It seemed the product was drying out very fast and I was forced to start and stop the DA very frequently. I would get residue or swirls from the polish that I had a bear of a time getting wiped off. I tried some #7 and had about the same results. It was 85F outside but I was in the garage. I got tired of fighting with smudges and smears and used some Quick Detailer to clean things up. I figured this was a not approved technique but it did get rid of the smudges of polish.
I followed with a hand application of UW. All-in-all, the hood and front fenders look great. Some water spots but compared to what it was, the paint is outstanding. I left the rest of the truck for another day and would like to better understand the proper polish technique. I understand polish is more beneficial for darker paints.
Any technique help would be appreciated.
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