First time Flexin with some issues.

[Captain Awesome]

I used the flex for the first time this weekend and I am happy with the results, but I had a few issues with it. I did a few test spots to see what level of correction would be needed, so I ended up doing a combination 3-step and 2-step depending on the condition of the area I was working on. My concern was when I used swirl and haze remover. I would make maybe 2 passes and then it seemed like the polish was dying out. It looked like cheetah spots all over the panel. This was on speed 5 and 6. If I worked it slower than 4 it was nice and smooth coat of polish.

 

Now I believe this may be due to using too much product, but I don't know. I don't have any pictures because I didn't think to take any while I was working.

 

The other thing i noticed is that when I was using FMP it never seemed to flash. I also think this may be a result of using too much product.

 

What do you guys think?

[Team Adam's]

Sounds like too much product... anytime you start to feel you may have saturated the pad with product just do a few passes adding nothing but DS to get the excess polish out.

[THE Mook]

I think next time you are having issues, please take pictures so that we can better assess the situation.

 

It sounds like to me you were using too much product. Always look at your pad before adding any more polish to it. If you can still see dried polish, snap off a couple rounds of DS to the pad, and re-energize the polish that's still there. What will happen when continually adding polish to the pad is that you will end up with a gummed out pad that won't be nearly as effective nor will it allow the polish to work.

 

Mook

[Captain Awesome]

I think next time you are having issues, please take pictures so that we can better assess the situation.

 

It sounds like to me you were using too much product. Always look at your pad before adding any more polish to it. If you can still see dried polish, snap off a couple rounds of DS to the pad, and re-energize the polish that's still there. What will happen when continually adding polish to the pad is that you will end up with a gummed out pad that won't be nearly as effective nor will it allow the polish to work.

 

Mook

 

I think this was my problem. The pads were really nasty with gunk by the time I was finished.

[Holder]

The G8 looks fantastic. Keep at it. Practice, Practice, Practice.

[Team Adam's]

Agree with the guys.

 

If you think you are using too much, you probably are. Practice makes perfect!

[THE Mook]

You'll be pleasantly surprised when you realize how little you need too!

[camaro2ssblack]

Clean your pad after every section with a pad brush and you wont have to ever worry about excess product on the pad. It takes like 10 seconds.

[MichiganSRT8]

great help here! that was one of my big problems when I started back in the day haha. Ive been there my man, just listen to the big pro's here

[vobro]

On the plus side it seems you spent some time going over your steps, always best to use the least aggressive step to get the finish the way you want. I find too many people hit the paint with 3 steps when usually 2 will get the job done while saving some clear so good job on doing it right.

[Mongosg8]

G8 is looking hot Chris.

[Ragweed]

What speed is used by you guys with the 3 different polishes??

[Team Adam's]

generally polishing is going to happen in a range of setting 4 - 6 on the flex.

 

most commonly 5 or 6, but for some paint jobs it may become necessary to roll back to 4 when doing your last step (FMP)

 

it takes some playing around to find out EXACTLY what you need with your cars particular finish.

[Wardo]

generally polishing is going to happen in a range of setting 4 - 6 on the flex.

 

most commonly 5 or 6, but for some paint jobs it may become necessary to roll back to 4 when doing your last step (FMP)

 

it takes some playing around to find out EXACTLY what you need with your cars particular finish.

 

FMP and 6 can be a fun ride if not paying attention. Haha

[Captain Awesome]

FMP and 6 can be a fun ride if not paying attention. Haha

 

I was having a hard time controlling FMP on 4, I couldn't imagine 6.

[Black out - Anthony]

I used the speed 6 for 3 polish. and no worries. at first I put too much polish and then I realized it was enough to put the detail spray.

 

how much time has it taken you? I work 15 hours to wash, clay bar, polish, sealant, glaze, wax. a 200sx

[Captain Awesome]

I haven't used the flex on m car yet. My first time was on this car. Took me around 13 hours to wash, remove pin stripes, wash again, clay, polish, seal, glaze, and americana. Last time I did my G8 I used the PC and it took me around 22-24 hours to do the same process, minus removing pinstripes and a second wash.