COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID
INCOMPLETE POLISH BREAKDOWN
A good indication of when Polish is fully broken down is when the polish has gone clear and is very easy to wipe
off.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure any unbroken polish pushed to the outer edges of your work area are not picked up by
the pad in the final pass as this will not break down the polish resulting in holograms on the finish.
SWIRLS
Caused by using too harsh a polish that is not broken down properly. If this happens you may have used too
much polish or it may have dried.
If this happens try removing the polish residue from the panel, spritz the pad with Rapid Detailer only (no more
polish) and polish again using the remnants of the polish left in the pad to break it down properly.
HOLOGRAMS
Holograms or micro marring are again imparted due to polish that hasn’t been properly broken down or too
high speeds. Following the advice above should cure these.
BUFFER HOP
Buffer Hop is when the Rotary Polisher jumps across the paints surface usually due to insufficient polish and or
lubrication and as the foam pad ‘bites’ the paint it jumps.
Try spreading the polish more evenly across the pad, add more polish or Rapid Detailer.
SPLATTER
Splatter is a sign that you’ve used too much polish or the Rotation Speed needs reducing.
POLISHING TIPS
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Ensure that the area to be polished is clean and dry.
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Choose only polishing compounds that are compatible with the material to be polished, and with the
method of application. Read and understand all information supplied with your polishing compound before
use.
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If using polishing sponges, apply polishing compound evenly to the polishing sponge and place the sponge
against the work surface.
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Hold the machine securely, using both hands, by the handles provided.
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The polishing sponge should make only light contact with the work surface
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Switch on the machine, and work across the surface using a wide ‘sweeping’ motion. Stop and apply extra
compound as required. When the entire surface has been covered, stop the machine and allow the compound
to dry (follow manufacturer’s guidance)
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Attach a clean polishing bonnet to the machine and work across the surface as before, until all visible
polishing compound is removed.
