Pads For Cut And Buff???

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PostPosted: Sun May 09, 2021 1:20 pm
I just did my first cut and buff job yesterday. I wet sanded a motorcycle fender that was not in the best shape (paint) at all. It was more of an experiment but came out great. I wet sanded to 2000 grit and used Meguires M105 and then followed with M205. A Meguires rep reccomended the product for this. Where the paint was not too scratched, it looked like I just shot clear on it--it was that nice. Now, for the question: I had a no name Amazon set of pads consisting of a wool pad, a flat foam pad and a wavy foam one. I only used the flat foam (a different one for each product and wiped down/buffed with a micro fiber cloth. I was happy with the results but am wondering if I could/should of use the others in addition. I know for the best results I need to use better pads but for this practice, I had these on hand. Also, there very well be better product than Meguires but it was readily available for me. I'll try to add a pic of the pads. Thoughts??https://photos.app.goo.gl/ptJFnQMSZuqEksLP6
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PostPosted: Sun May 09, 2021 6:08 pm
Meguiar's M-100 blows the M-105 away and has no fillers in it.

I use Twisted Wool pads for first go around with the M-100.
Then Lake Country CCS white pad and Chemical Guys V36.
Finish polish with Menzerna Super Finish Plus 3800 and Lake Country CCS black pad.

https://www.autogeek.net/lakecountry.html

https://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-final ... o85rd.html

https://www.chemicalguys.com/v36-optica ... olish.html
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PostPosted: Sun May 09, 2021 9:45 pm
'68 Coronet R/T wrote:Meguiar's M-100 blows the M-105 away and has no fillers in it.

I use Twisted Wool pads for first go around with the M-100.
Then Lake Country CCS white pad and Chemical Guys V36.
Finish polish with Menzerna Super Finish Plus 3800 and Lake Country CCS black pad.

https://www.autogeek.net/lakecountry.html

https://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-final ... o85rd.html

https://www.chemicalguys.com/v36-optica ... olish.html
Clearly you have a proven combo--I need to duplicate it. Thanks!!



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'68 Coronet R/T wrote:Meguiar's M-100 blows the M-105 away and has no fillers in it.

I use Twisted Wool pads for first go around with the M-100.
Then Lake Country CCS white pad and Chemical Guys V36.
Finish polish with Menzerna Super Finish Plus 3800 and Lake Country CCS black pad.

https://www.autogeek.net/lakecountry.html

https://www.autogeek.net/menzerna-final ... o85rd.html

https://www.chemicalguys.com/v36-optica ... olish.html
Followed this combo to a "T" and it came out great. Now that I have a variable speed buffer, what speeds do you recommend for each application?

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 7:47 pm
I generally start slow (500-600 rpm) to spread the compound without slinging it all over the shop. Once I get it working I up the rpm to around 1600 and sometimes higher. Really don't pay much attention to the rpm setting as it is now more a matter of "feel" than rigid technique. The variable speed buffer really is the way to go.

Be sure to post some pictures.
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'68 Coronet R/T wrote:I generally start slow (500-600 rpm) to spread the compound without slinging it all over the shop. Once I get it working I up the rpm to around 1600 and sometimes higher. Really don't pay much attention to the rpm setting as it is now more a matter of "feel" than rigid technique. The variable speed buffer really is the way to go.

Be sure to post some pictures.
I like that now I can slow it down not to spray it everywhere. I'll try the speed in the 15000-200 range next time. Thanks!! I'll post a couple of pics of the last tank I did--lighting was not great though. Owner was very happy though.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 10:19 pm
Gas tanks can be a bit challenging for sure.
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'68 Coronet R/T wrote:Gas tanks can be a bit challenging for sure.
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That's beautiful!! I wish it had been a sunny day the day I got that tank done--inside lighting did not due it justice. I'm not up to your quality but I am getting better with each job. Shooting a fairing in a deep purple/blue tomorrow. Doing it for a friend so I will spend the time on the cut/buff to really make it like a mirror (or at least that is the goal, LOL).



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 08, 2022 8:51 am
If you're doing a lot of MC parts, you should invest in a Chicago pneumatic buffer, with 3 inch wools and foams. Much safer, and more controllable. I used to have my friend hold parts while I buffed them with a full size buffer. He didn't appreciate the splatter! And it was pretty difficult to do most parts by myself. The 3 inch buffer made it easy!



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 08, 2022 11:03 am
chopolds wrote:If you're doing a lot of MC parts, you should invest in a Chicago pneumatic buffer, with 3 inch wools and foams. Much safer, and more controllable. I used to have my friend hold parts while I buffed them with a full size buffer. He didn't appreciate the splatter! And it was pretty difficult to do most parts by myself. The 3 inch buffer made it easy!
Currently have a 5" one, seems to work pretty well but, when it is time to replace I would try something smaller.
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