Finishing polish

[BluePoncho]

Not sure what is going wrong here but I am using the finishing polish and newer white foam pads and I cannot get a clean finish like I used to with the older polish and the pads that had the honeycomb surface to them. I seem to get halos for lack of better term when I try to finish. Things I notice my old pads are softer than the new ones. Does that matter? Any tips out there. Thanks.

[Ricky Bobby]

What machine are you using what size pad and how long are you working the product.

[BluePoncho]

Rupes 15. 6" pad. Working it till it flashes. Never noticed this with my las bottle of polish and old pad

[Ricky Bobby]

Sounds like it's being overworked.

 

Mark II or original 15? I'd start with turning the speed down a notch (or 2-3 on the MKII) and a bit less work time. Finishing polish finishes down super quick.

[Chris@Adams]

Do you think you need to go with Orange pad & CP first? Then go with White & FP.

[buschman]

Sounds like overworking the polish to me.  I use detail spray to keep the pad moist, it seems to help spread the polish a little further.