1st try with the 7424XP

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Old 07-07-2009, 02:56 PM
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1st try with the 7424XP

Overall, it made a huge improvement. Still have a lot of oxidation left.

I just worked the hood for now.
105 with yellow lake pad, 2x. STill learning how to work with thsi stuff. Seemed to dry out quickly. I resorted to water spritzes to keep it moving. prob not the smartest idea.
205 with green lake pad. Had to use water again.
Also, with the buffer set on 5, the pad bogged down easily, even with no down pressure. Cranked it up to 6 and the pad and product started cutting.
NXT 2.0 x2
Megs gold x1

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After: (starting to see a reflection, blurred, but reflecting!)



spent about 4 hours on the hood. Not scared of 105 anymore
 

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Old 07-07-2009, 05:02 PM
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Wow big difference
 
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Old 07-07-2009, 05:29 PM
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Nice job
 
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Old 07-07-2009, 06:06 PM
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Good Work....

M-105 is a at times difficult compound to work with. Varibles like temp, humidity and porosity of the surface will work with you or against you.

Recently esf gave me the idea of mixing M-105 with another polish or compound for longer working times but I have yet to try this method. I also had drying and caking problems with M105 and figured out I was working the product too long and using too much. Water helps but if it completely dries the residue and leftover product is a pain to remove.
Many here have quite a bit of experience to share so...
Good Luck!
 
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Old 07-07-2009, 06:11 PM
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Is the windshield dirty or is that just from the 105?

Looks good.
 
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Old 07-07-2009, 10:28 PM
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nice job...not to add to much, but use QD over water next time.

Most of the time, using too much will cause issues with 105...and you'll know when you used to much when you see the patch you are working on...parts of it seem wet others seem very dry. That means you did too large of a section and used too much product and or your pad is saturated with product.

You did a nice job....see that 105 ain't too bad but you don't need to use it again on that paint.
 
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Old 07-08-2009, 12:10 AM
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Looks good, man!!
 
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Old 07-08-2009, 06:44 AM
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Nice job. Looks like porter-cable is still making a good product.
 
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Old 07-09-2009, 08:11 AM
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I used my 7424XP on my 30' Chapparral Boat. Spent 2 days and it looks like a million dollars. I had so much fun, I am going to put a few more coats of marine wax on it today. I also used Collonite Boat Cleaner, great stuff!!!!
 



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