Machine buffing issue
 

I'm trying to polish my car using a high speed buffer and even at low speeds the polish I'm using keeps drying quickly. I'm using Griots Machine Polishes so I'm sure it's me and not the product. lol


Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Machine buffing issue
 

What pad are you using? If you're not using an adequete cutting pad for the clear coats conditions, this can happen.

Spread the product evenly and heat it evenly. Some paints, especially water based, tend to have the product "stick" to the clearcoat even at moderate RPM's.

But Honda doesn't use this, so my guess will be that you need to go with a more aggressive pad, or your technique is incorrect.

Re: Machine buffing issue
 

I know this may sound stupid, but are you doing it in the direct sunlight? Polishes and like products are meant to be applied in shade. It is near impossible to use a cutting polish or compound and break down the minerals/chemicals if it is the direct sunlight because it dries too quickly.

Re: Machine buffing issue
 

If you are working in the sun that is most likely the problem. Some products are very particular to what conditions they like to work in.

What type of polishes are you using?

Re: Machine buffing issue
 

Ive only ever seen a few sealants that can be used in direct sunlight

Re: Machine buffing issue
 

almost all poorboys products including paste wax can be used in direct sunlight. nattys blue is one the best waxes i have used and i make it an effort to put the rig in the sun when im going to apply the wax.

Re: Machine buffing issue
 

Ahh yea the poorboys sealant was the one I saw. All of my menzerna products are garbage in the sunlight.

Re: Machine buffing issue
 

i love menzerna polishes, haha. those things are so user friendly.

and poorboys sealants and paste waxes are my favorite as well

Re: Machine buffing issue
 

yeah, menzerna is useless in direct sunlight, but when used in the correct place it is awesome. :)

Re: Machine buffing issue
 

I figured it out today.......turns out I was using the wrong kind of pad. I went and got a pad with more cut and it seemed to help out alot. That and I just mist some water on the pad every once in awhile.

Re: Machine buffing issue
 

:)

Take some after pictures.

Re: Machine buffing issue
 

Gotta love it when a plan comes together. :) Good job bro!

Re: Machine buffing issue
 

PICS! or this didnt happen