Polishing Tank On Motorcycle
10-10-2012, 08:46 PM
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Polishing Tank On Motorcycle
Hello all, Im attempting to detail a black honda motorcycle. I used Meguiars 205 and a white Lake country finishing pad, But still had swirls left.
Should the next step be...To use a Meguiars 105 with the same finishing pad ( use a more aggressive polish ) with the same pad
or
Use a Agressive pad with the 105..(more agressive pad)
Or
Use a more aggressive pad and polish, the 205 then remove residual marring with the 105 and a finish pad.
By the way, Im using a porter cable , random orbital
Thanks all
Should the next step be...To use a Meguiars 105 with the same finishing pad ( use a more aggressive polish ) with the same pad
or
Use a Agressive pad with the 105..(more agressive pad)
Or
Use a more aggressive pad and polish, the 205 then remove residual marring with the 105 and a finish pad.
By the way, Im using a porter cable , random orbital
Thanks all
Last edited by 2quik; 10-10-2012 at 08:58 PM.
10-11-2012, 07:51 AM
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Different pad / product combinations (least abrasive pad / polish first)
a) Base pad / product (least abrasive pad / product) if this combination does not provide the desired results, increase the aggressiveness of the technique or product selection.
b) Step-up 1 - using the same pad with a more abrasive product
c) Step-up II – use a less abrasive pad and the same product as used in step-up I
d) Step-up III- using the same pad with a more abrasive product
As can been ascertained from the above the total abrasive ability of a polish / foam pad combination is subject to many variables, the polishes abrasive ability is just the starting point
Factors that increase abrasion ability
• Increased speed (Velocity)
• Increased pressure (Pad compression)
• Use smaller pad (Reduced surface Area)
• Using a firmer pad (Increases surface resistance and kinetic energy (heat transfer)
• Using a slower panel transition speed (Increased surface contact time)
• Reduce the working area
The key to the polishing process is to know how the paint will react with each pad / polish combination you consider using. You must know your product and what its capabilities are before using it. This is why a ‘test’ spot is so important.
The factors that affect the outcome -speed, friction (kinetic energy) applied pressure, foam pad actual surface contact area, pad grit number (abrasive ability) amount of surface lubrication available, the surface area and heat conductivity of material
All pads have a performance cycle, meaning you will get the desired results only to a certain point on that curve. The point of declining performance is typically reached by polish / compound pad being overloaded with product; you should always be able to see the individual cells or texture of the pad, with proper, regular cleaning pad overload can be avoided.
“Motorcycle Detailing” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...ml#post1461658
I hope the information in this article is of some help to you. If you have any further questions please let me know
a) Base pad / product (least abrasive pad / product) if this combination does not provide the desired results, increase the aggressiveness of the technique or product selection.
b) Step-up 1 - using the same pad with a more abrasive product
c) Step-up II – use a less abrasive pad and the same product as used in step-up I
d) Step-up III- using the same pad with a more abrasive product
As can been ascertained from the above the total abrasive ability of a polish / foam pad combination is subject to many variables, the polishes abrasive ability is just the starting point
Factors that increase abrasion ability
• Increased speed (Velocity)
• Increased pressure (Pad compression)
• Use smaller pad (Reduced surface Area)
• Using a firmer pad (Increases surface resistance and kinetic energy (heat transfer)
• Using a slower panel transition speed (Increased surface contact time)
• Reduce the working area
The key to the polishing process is to know how the paint will react with each pad / polish combination you consider using. You must know your product and what its capabilities are before using it. This is why a ‘test’ spot is so important.
The factors that affect the outcome -speed, friction (kinetic energy) applied pressure, foam pad actual surface contact area, pad grit number (abrasive ability) amount of surface lubrication available, the surface area and heat conductivity of material
All pads have a performance cycle, meaning you will get the desired results only to a certain point on that curve. The point of declining performance is typically reached by polish / compound pad being overloaded with product; you should always be able to see the individual cells or texture of the pad, with proper, regular cleaning pad overload can be avoided.
“Motorcycle Detailing” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...ml#post1461658
I hope the information in this article is of some help to you. If you have any further questions please let me know
