Polish break down stages - DetailCity.org

blkyukon · 11-29-2004, 07:57 PM

I always get asked, "How do I know if I've worked the polish long enough". So finally decided to document what works for me -

Below are some pictures showing the stages of a polish breaking down (Menzerna Final Polish is pictured below):

Used - PC - Menzerna Intense polish and Final Polish - Meguiars - polishing pad (for both)

1st - before applying any polish

2nd- after spreading it around and working it for about 20 sec. on speed 4.5

3rd- polish has broken down - at this point I slow the speed down and go over it slowly to bring the gloss back to the paint

4th - Here is what it looks like when is finished - almost translucent

5th - the final results, nice spiderweb free finish ready for a wax or sealant

6th - After a coat of Poorboy's EX-P+ (review coming soon)

andriver · 11-29-2004, 07:59 PM

Very nice work.

djs1967 · 11-29-2004, 08:23 PM

did you use a polisher or an orbital one to achieve this?

Fallguy · 11-29-2004, 09:28 PM

Charles, Is that you ??

Nice job !! Good tips , Awsome shine !!!!

G35stilez · 11-29-2004, 10:35 PM

Your work always impresses me

Nice picture documentation. I haven't checked Autopia, but I hope this is over there. I know a lot of users looking to try Menzerna via PC.

Can't wait to give EX-P+ a shot as well.

blkyukon · 11-29-2004, 10:48 PM

djs1967 - I used a Porter Cable Random Orbital

Fallguy - Thanks and yep it's me!

GSRstilez - Thanks and I did post it over there too.

I really didn't get a change to evaluate the EX-P+ today...it was ugly outside and I got pulled away after I had put on one coat. I'm going to put a second coat on the tailgate tomorrow and on my wifes car this week and see how it looks on both black and metallic paint. I'll post my results later this week.

scrub · 11-29-2004, 11:47 PM

Nice ride and write up.

I did have one question. I'm interested in the length of time it took to get from pic 2 to 3? I'm not asking so I can use a stopwatch to polish a car. The time will vary depending on product used among other things. It's more of an idea. I'm learning to "see" when the polish has broken down. Just curious.

I like the results with the polish you used.

Thanks!

blkyukon · 11-30-2004, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrub

Nice ride and write up.

I did have one question. I'm interested in the length of time it took to get from pic 2 to 3? I'm not asking so I can use a stopwatch to polish a car. The time will vary depending on product used among other things. It's more of an idea. I'm learning to "see" when the polish has broken down. Just curious.

I like the results with the polish you used.

Thanks!

Thanks!

I've always liked FP as my finishing polish, everything I've tried I always end up coming back to it.

As far as time - on average about 1-2 mins between pic 2-3 and the same for pics 3-4..it was cold so it took a bit longer then usual.

NYV6Coupe · 11-30-2004, 12:05 AM

very nice write-up & very good work, can't beat black when it's been properly prepared.

scrub · 11-30-2004, 12:09 AM

Got it! Thanks. I'm sure that took you some time to complete the whole vehicle. I use leading brand X for my polishing and wax needs but would like to try Menzerna. Is this available from PAC?

Sorry for the 20 ??s I think i've only got 16 more ??'s to go.

Thanks agian

11-29-2004, 07:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
blkyukon Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 213	Polish break down stages I always get asked, "How do I know if I've worked the polish long enough". So finally decided to document what works for me - Below are some pictures showing the stages of a polish breaking down (Menzerna Final Polish is pictured below): Used - PC - Menzerna Intense polish and Final Polish - Meguiars - polishing pad (for both) 1st - before applying any polish 2nd- after spreading it around and working it for about 20 sec. on speed 4.5 3rd- polish has broken down - at this point I slow the speed down and go over it slowly to bring the gloss back to the paint 4th - Here is what it looks like when is finished - almost translucent 5th - the final results, nice spiderweb free finish ready for a wax or sealant 6th - After a coat of Poorboy's EX-P+ (review coming soon)

11-29-2004, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
andriver Detailing Hobbyist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 616	Re: Polish break down stages Very nice work.

11-29-2004, 08:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
djs1967 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3	Re: Polish break down stages did you use a polisher or an orbital one to achieve this?

11-29-2004, 09:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fallguy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 194	Re: Polish break down stages Charles, Is that you ?? Nice job !! Good tips , Awsome shine !!!!

11-29-2004, 10:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
G35stilez Ari Gold Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,037	Re: Polish break down stages Your work always impresses me Nice picture documentation. I haven't checked Autopia, but I hope this is over there. I know a lot of users looking to try Menzerna via PC. Can't wait to give EX-P+ a shot as well.

11-29-2004, 10:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
blkyukon Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 213	Re: Polish break down stages djs1967 - I used a Porter Cable Random Orbital Fallguy - Thanks and yep it's me! GSRstilez - Thanks and I did post it over there too. I really didn't get a change to evaluate the EX-P+ today...it was ugly outside and I got pulled away after I had put on one coat. I'm going to put a second coat on the tailgate tomorrow and on my wifes car this week and see how it looks on both black and metallic paint. I'll post my results later this week.

11-29-2004, 11:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
scrub Mod Squad Join Date: May 2004 Location: Southport NC Posts: 301	Re: Polish break down stages Nice ride and write up. I did have one question. I'm interested in the length of time it took to get from pic 2 to 3? I'm not asking so I can use a stopwatch to polish a car. The time will vary depending on product used among other things. It's more of an idea. I'm learning to "see" when the polish has broken down. Just curious. I like the results with the polish you used. Thanks!

11-30-2004, 12:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
NYV6Coupe Livin' the good life Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Western New York Posts: 816	Re: Polish break down stages very nice write-up & very good work, can't beat black when it's been properly prepared. __________________ 2000 Accord EX V6 Coupe Satin Silver Metallic There's a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".

11-30-2004, 12:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
scrub Mod Squad Join Date: May 2004 Location: Southport NC Posts: 301	Re: Polish break down stages Got it! Thanks. I'm sure that took you some time to complete the whole vehicle. I use leading brand X for my polishing and wax needs but would like to try Menzerna. Is this available from PAC? Sorry for the 20 ??s I think i've only got 16 more ??'s to go. Thanks agian

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