First Time Using Porter Cable Tips
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I started today myself. I am using Menzerna Micro polish with an orange pad. My first time. So far I just did the spoiler! All of the scratches and swirls are gone, just a couple hard water spots remain. I am using a speed of 3 with little pressure. Am I on the right track? I find it hard to know when to stop polishing, but at some point it seems that the polisher will start to not be so smooth. I then give it a shot of detailer as a lube.
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Here is a pad guide for future reference:
Surbuf R Series - Heavy Cutting Polishes
Yellow and Purple Foam - Medium to Heavy Cutting Polishes
Orange and Cyan - Medium Cutting Polishes
Green - Light Cutting Polishes
White and Tangerine - Polishing Pad for Light Polishes, AIO
Black and Crimson - Fine Polishing Pad for Glazes, Sealants and Liquid Waxes
Blue - Ultra Fine Polishing Pad for Liquid Waxes and Sealants
In general I do not use any quick detailer or clay lube unless the pad is fresh. Generally the Menzerna polishes will become more thin and clear after they have been worked in. As for speeds I generally polish at speed 4 - 6 with a PC.
For more tips and detailing advice check out our detailing guide and Ask a Pro Blog. Let me know if you have any other questions and I'll be happy to help.
Greg @ DI
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