poorboy polish application process

[srj1984]

I just got my first bottle of poorboys polish, and was wondering if someone could give a correct and very thorough application process. I have read the instructions on the bottle, however these don't go into as much detail as some posts I have read here (such as polishing until it turns to dust, terry cloth applicators to make the polish more aggressive, etc.) Any help or tips are greatly appreciated.

[groebuck]

It depends on what your trying to accomplish and what your using (by hand or PC)- by hand a terry cloth will be the more aggressive way to apply PP. If you are looking to remove swirls and scratches then this would be the way to go by hand- if you are swirl free and just want the cleanest clearest finish to start off with then by hand via an MF would be a good start.

By PC - well it depends on the pad you use and the speed you apply it with

[srj1984]

I polish by hand. The majority of finishes that I will be detailing will have swirl and light oxidation, some are new though and are perfect. I suppose I am trying to get a clean, clear, and reflective surface before putting on a layer of sealant.

[Nickc0844]

srj,

Then Pro Polish (PP) is the one for you! It is very versatile. In a sense, you could take a terry towel and PP and go to town to remove lighter swirls and oxidation. On the flipside, you could do what Groebuck said and apply and remove with a MF for that ultimate in clarity. Maybe a combination of both could be in the works? All I know is that the Porter Cable makes a world of difference and acheives better results in 1/2 the time.

Good luck, and would love to see some pics when your done.

[srj1984]

so for the more aggressive polishing, I would use a terry applicator and keep rubbing back and forth until it starts turning to dust, then wipe off with a towel? Same thing with a microfiber applicator for clearer results? Also about how much should I use when polishing?
thanks

[Poorboy]

Originally posted by srj1984
so for the more aggressive polishing, I would use a terry applicator and keep rubbing back and forth until it starts turning to dust, then wipe off with a towel? Same thing with a microfiber applicator for clearer results? Also about how much should I use when polishing?
thanks

yes you got it, but not a terry applicator... a terry cloth....I like shop towels which are 100% cotton and NEW(do not use ones from any mechanical shop)...they give good bite yet are smooth enough not to dig too much..this would be for the more aggressive stages on polishing.
The microfiber will create a smoother/ clearer result.
Use small drops at a time..you can always add more as needed.

[srj1984]

just out of curiosity, why shouldnt applicators (terry, foam, or microfiber) be used?

[Poorboy]

applicator are exactly what they say"applicators" great for waxes and sealants but not polishing....they tend to roll over themselves and can't really bite ...now there maybe exceptions:dunno but most I've seen have foam in them which is too soft for hand removal of scratches and swirls

[srj1984]

maybe i'm doing something wrong, but when i use the polish with both a terry cloth, and a microfiber cloth and rub it, it does not turn to dust. No matter how hard or how much i polished with it, i could not achieve this result. It would however turn to a haze and dry, then rub off, similar to other polishes i have used. Is that what is suspossed to happen, or am I doing this wrong?

[Poorboy]

No you are actually using it right....the more dust you get the over use of the product you did...I can usually just keep rubbing and then turn my cloth over and buff it and it's gone.....

sounds to me like you followed the directions very well