Difficulty using UC with G110v2

[SkipG]

Using G110v2 with 7inch pads, I have had good success with ultimate wax and polish, but for some reason I can't seem to get it right using the compound. Using small sections less than 16x16, after about 3 sections or 1/3 of hood the pad is apparently gumming up, the compound turns to glue, and pad stops spinning and looks almost like it changes direction? Used black pen to mark side of pad to monitor pad movement. I have tried cleaning on the fly, but the polisher stops spinning, I can only assume my technique is problem, any suggestions or references I can review to become effective using the compound, the sections completed are looking pretty good. Thanks SkipG

[The Guz]

Re: Difficulty using UC with G110v2

Try cleaning the pad more often. It could also be the surrounding environment (temperature, humidity etc). Try a smaller area and backing off the pressure a little.

Check out this video and article.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?42806-Meguiar-s-Quik-Tips-Video-Series-Using-the-G110v2-Dual-Action-Polisher

Also junkman has some good videos on youtube as does Mike Philips from Autogeek.

[Jarhead0754]

I have heard that a pad brush is also better and more effective than cleaning on the fly with a towel. U r using a terry towel and not a mf correct?

[SkipG]

Re: Difficulty using UC with G110v2

I have heard that a pad brush is also better and more effective than cleaning on the fly with a towel. U r using a terry towel and not a mf correct?

Yes, I am using the terry towel. Not sure why the compound is responding so much differently than the polish. The areas done look good so it looks like I am really getting a lot of crud off the paint even though I washed and clayed before hand. As noted above, the temp and humidity may be factor because I live on the coast in Louisiana, I am working in the shade but it is still pretty warm. Going back out now, will try smaller sections, work cleaner with less compound and see what happens. Thanks for the replys, SkipG

[RPPM]

Re: Difficulty using UC with G110v2

Sounds like it might be too much product and a saturated pad. Prime a new pad by working a small amount of UC into the face of the pad. Use your fingers to push it around and into the pad. Then 2-3 small pea sized drops per section are ball you need. keep the drops to the outside of the pad, the rotation of the pad will pull the UC liquid to the center of the pad. This will cause the pad to saturate, warm and potentially fail (fly apart). I would use one pad per hood and roof, one pad for the sides and one for the trunk, front and rear. Good luck.

[imz4n]

Re: Difficulty using UC with G110v2

Smaller area to be worked. If you have been working and stop for a period of time the pad should be cleaned before starting again. If product is allowed to dry on the pad it becomes sticky. $.02

[SkipG]

Re: Difficulty using UC with G110v2

Is it possible assuming my technique is acceptable, that the paint is part of my problem? The car is 17 years old and wonder if an extra step to polish ie. UP or M07 first would help hydrate paint and improve the workability of the UC? This is no show car, just working the car for fun and so see what I can do.

[C8N]

Re: Difficulty using UC with G110v2

Where are you working? In a garage? Outside?
Is the surface hot to the touch?

[Jarhead0754]

I agre with rppm it sounds like to much product being used. I like to do an x on the pad or u can do 3 or 4 small dots. Also u need to switch the pads out after awhile. 1 pad will not do the entire car effectively.

[SkipG]

Re: Difficulty using UC with G110v2

Where are you working? In a garage? Outside?
Is the surface hot to the touch?

Outside under canopy, no direct sunlight, 90% humidity and about 85 degrees, not really cool to touch but not too warm either.

[SkipG]

Re: Difficulty using UC with G110v2

Thank You Everyone,
I just finished compounding the 17 yr old car. In short there were several issues to consider including my technique as originally stated. I did not wash the car after the clay job, I have read that washing is not necessary, but this car had lots of contaminates, I was more focused on claying and did not clean/wipe down very well, thus left behind lots of residue (think this was big factor). Washed and dried the car and started over the next day.
Second day the temp was down below 85, humidity down from 90% to 72%. I got out two new yellow pads, the original are breaking down, the backing in loose so guess it may affect the quality. Today the UC did not seem to dry as fast, tried to use less product, used less pressure and changed pads before they became saturated. I am not sure if cleaning the clay residue made the big difference but I was able to work the UC today and the polishing was so much easier. Even with the second wash and frequent pad changes I pulled lots of dirt out of the paint, guess that’s was 17 yrs of no real cleaning does to the paint.
This car has been a major learning curve, I can’t say any one thing really fixed my trouble but today was much better. The car is far from perfect, but still impressive considering what I started with. Thanks to everyone for the input. SkipG

[MTLian]

Re: Difficulty using UC with G110v2

Do you use water? It's essential when working outside in hot weather (for those of us that don't have access to a garage)