chops1sc Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I am correcting my truck with Adams 6.5" MF pad (black) and M105 and I noticed this residue. It seems to be forming towards the end of the polish life. Am I killing the pad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Sure looks like residue from the micro pad to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 chops1sc Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Anything I can do? Is it hurting the paint? It is harder to clean off than the polish residue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 imcrazy Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 That's odd. Have you tried adding a little detail spray to prime the pad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 chops1sc Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 The funny thing is it also didn't start doing it until I added some spray. I thought it was just dirty. The polish was staying wet in the pad so I only added a little spray. I'll try cleaning it and see if that helps. I'm thinking it's the dye from the MF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 The Guz Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) M105 has a short working time and turns to concrete if overworked. Be sure to keep the pad clean. Edited September 12, 2015 by The Guz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 chops1sc Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Went back to foam pad. No issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BluedogGMC Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Did you wash and clay first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BRZN Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Yep, looks like what the others stated above, the microfiber pad material. It won't hurt anything. I'll notice that happening sometimes if the pad is to wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 chops1sc Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 Yes, washed and clayed. As well as IPA wipe down before starting each panel. I may try again with less compound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 imcrazy Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Kinda off topic but to the OP: What are your thoughts on the M105, I tried their ultimate compound but didn't have very good results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sac Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Mine did that the other day and my Jeep was still covered in DS from the claying. It didn't seem to do any damage and just buffed off when I buffed off the polish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 chops1sc Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) Kinda off topic but to the OP: What are your thoughts on the M105, I tried their ultimate compound but didn't have very good results. It has worked very well, although I do believe my clear coat is very hard because I am still finding a few micro scratches. But for a DD it has made my orange-peeled paint look pretty good. I am following the M105 with M205. I will then apply Adams LPS and then BG. PS: 200th post! Edited September 13, 2015 by chops1sc imcrazy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BRZN Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Yea, the "M" brand 105 has more cut than any of Adam's Polishes, however his Paint Correcting Polish would be fine to follow the 105 with. The 105 can be a bit too aggressive in the hands of a novice, leading to potential problems. I don't believe it has the diminishing abrasives Adam has incorporated with his. imcrazy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 ^Dave is right, M105 and other M brand polishes are SMAT which the abrasives do not break down, and are not as necessarily user friendly as you have to check your work to be sure you don't over polish the surface, when the defects are gone you have to stop. DAT polishes like Adams, Menz, and a few others, break down. I prefer DAT polishes personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 chops1sc Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 If I indeed have harder clear coat, what compound do you recommend? You can PM me if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 M105 is a fairly aggressive compound especially with microfiber. If you are getting the large defects out than you are getting the results intended. Any "micro scratches" left are going to be needed to followed up with a finishing polish and a finer foam pad. So basically you'll need a less aggressive step to finish and remove haze. Pm me with what's on your shelf and what pads you have and I'll give you a recommendation chops1sc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Question
chops1sc
I am correcting my truck with Adams 6.5" MF pad (black) and M105 and I noticed this residue.
It seems to be forming towards the end of the polish life. Am I killing the pad?
Link to comment
Share on other sites
16 answers to this question
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now