Using Orbital Car Polisher to polishing.
Before polishing, a thorough paint inspection is a crucial step in making sure you don't run into nasty surprises. Things like stone chips and patent leather are obvious imperfections to watch out for - these areas can deteriorate if caught in the polish. Damage can also be seen in less visible ways, such as bird droppings staining! Due to the acidity of this poop, the paint on the affected area will naturally thin, so less paint can be used... A paint depth gauge is an ideal way to know the thickness piece by piece and can indicate how much bird poo stains are on the paint surface, Or if the area has filler and/or repainting work. The tool critically provides insight into how much life is left on the painted surface.
Once you know your paint, what polishing pad should you use? There are many factors that go into determining the perfect finish, but for the sake of simplicity, we've narrowed it down to just two pads: a mid-cut foam pad and a max-cut microfiber pad.
If you choose a foam pad, you need a pad "primer" step before you start polishing - this will ensure the pad is well lubricated, which means less risk of damage. Simply apply an appropriate amount (about 8 large pea drops) of polish to your pad and spread it evenly over the entire surface. After that, apply about 4 drops of polish to the pad of the main activity. If you've opted for a microfiber pad, there's no need to use a primer, but we still recommend a healthy dose of polish first.
Ensuring that the pad is evenly attached to the back plate of the dual action polisher is critical to a balanced experience. Using an off-center pad can affect the feel and motion of the polisher, further making your task more difficult. Once you are satisfied with the installation of the pad, make sure the DA polishing line is kept away from the vehicle paint to avoid any additional damage or scratches. Dab the polisher (with the applied compound) on the area you want to treat - this will ensure even surface coverage as you polish. After tapping, start the polisher (always start and stop the polisher while it is in contact with the panel) in slow motion and polish over the area with quick arm movements. After that, increase the speed of the polisher and move the polisher slowly with minimal pressure a pass or two, finally polish the panel and check your work. If necessary, complete more passes or switch pads to get the desired finish.
What is the difference between a double action polisher and a rotary polisher? To sum it up: the DA wiggles and spins - which means its "cut" is more forgiving. If you push too hard, it won't burn through the paint as easily. If you hit a corner, it stops spinning and just wiggles. However, while DA may be more forgiving, for tasks where speed is critical, it is no match for tasks like a rotary polisher.