Can you finish down COMPLETELY using a Flex?

[Captain McFunk]

Hey guys, I'm working through detail right now. My mom just bought a new 2011 Jaguar XJL Supercharged. The dealer HAMMERED this thing, it has holograms BIG TIME as well as some decent swirls. I've been able to pull everything out with SHR/Orange and FMP/white combo. My only problem is, it seems with the FMP/white combo on the flex, it leaves tiny, tiny, micro-swirls in the finish. Is there a process that I can use to avoid this? My process is as follows:

 

Prime pad before each step:

SHR/Orange on Flex at Speed 6 - 3 dots in a triangle

FMP/white on Flex at Speed 5 - 3 dots in a triangle

 

edit: Also just noticed i was using the PC polish method (3-dot) on my flex. Probably one of my problems...

 

Any thoughts on why this is happening? It's not that big of a deal, I just notice it and it bothers me. Can you finish down completely with a flex?

 

Thanks guys!

[chas]

Maybe try taking the speed down on your final step from speed 5 to something a tad slower and see if that works.

[Chris@Adams]

You sure can finish with the Flex, I think you need to use more FMP do a x instead of 3 dots. Maybe you need to go another pass or two.

 

Flex Machine Polishing check out around 4:07.

[Chase@InsanePaint]

I had this same problem bro!!

#1) You probably are using just a tad bit too little product. Don't go crazy, but I always stick with the cross. Always seems to be just enough for the bigger areas. Only use three dots if you're working a small section.

#2) I always had the micro scratches too. UNTIL. I stepped down to speed level 4. Take it down to 4, and hopefully you'll get the same results I do. Flawless!!

[Team Adam's]

Back the speed down a touch.

 

If you have revive in your collection adding a couple of drops of it to your FMP on the pad will help 'dilute' the polish.

 

I've seen soft enough paint to justify using a gray PC pad with FMP for final step... some very soft paints are just a real bear to work with.

[Junkman2008]

... edit: Also just noticed i was using the PC polish method (3-dot) on my flex. Probably one of my problems...

 

That's exactly why you're having a problem. You're creating damage with the dry pads instead of removing the damage. Use the correct amount of polish.