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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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When you say "kind of hazed"; which part of the process are you on, the first or second compounding step? If so that is completely normal, it is micromarring from the larger abrasives (they leave very small micro scratches behind, and it appears as a haze), you clean it up by using a less aggressive pad/polish (as I am sure you know), and just experimenting really until you find a process from step 1-> finishing polish that works.

What process are you using, anyway? 105/orange then 205/white? You'll probably need to finish with 205/black, and you *may* need a 105/white step in between somewhere. It's a lot of work getting it right.
I was doing 105 yellow and 205 orange... I will try what you said.

I noticed when I recompounded with the 105 orange a second time the haze went away. i was using your guide you posted in the detailing section except it wasnt the same 105 205 so I was trying to get as close as I could.

is it dangerous to recompound too many times?
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Shawn87
I was doing 105 yellow and 205 orange... I will try what you said.

I noticed when I recompounded with the 105 orange a second time the haze went away. i was using your guide you posted in the detailing section except it wasnt the same 105 205 so I was trying to get as close as I could.

is it dangerous to recompound too many times?
Not really with a PC. I mean, it can be damaging over the course of many, many sessions; but a few passes with 105/orange isn't going to hurt healthy paint if used properly.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:25 AM
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Heres my hood...
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:41 AM
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Nice. I do still think I see a little haze on the "after" side (not being critical, just trying to help!). I am sure another pass of MP/black or white would clean it up.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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Nice. I do still think I see a little haze on the "after" side (not being critical, just trying to help!). I am sure another pass of MP/black or white would clean it up.
Yep, that was the first pic. Since that I redid the 105/205 and the haze was removed. Not as easy as it looked in your demo! haha
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 01:10 PM
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so when can i come by and use it.. beers on me
 
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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Yep, that was the first pic. Since that I redid the 105/205 and the haze was removed. Not as easy as it looked in your demo! haha
By the time you do a few cars for friends and family you'll be wielding that PC like a sword. It looks like you're well on your way, I can't wait to see the pics of the end results. Like I said above, if you have any more questions lemme know.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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By the time you do a few cars for friends and family you'll be wielding that PC like a sword. It looks like you're well on your way, I can't wait to see the pics of the end results. Like I said above, if you have any more questions lemme know.
Hey Kevin, how many cars can you compound before the pads should be changed typically? Or how do I know when I need new pads?
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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As far as I am aware the pads are good until they start falling apart. I wash mine with warm water then they get too caked with crap. My heavy yellow disintegrated after last years PC beating on the pearl white. But I should never need to go that heavy again.

Sorry, I know I'm not Kevin. :P
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 04:37 PM
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As far as I am aware the pads are good until they start falling apart. I wash mine with warm water then they get too caked with crap. My heavy yellow disintegrated after last years PC beating on the pearl white. But I should never need to go that heavy again.

Sorry, I know I'm not Kevin. :P
haha no, thanks thats good. I am curious... mine is in good shape but i notice it to gets pretty caked and now doesnt wash clean... so dunno if its doing more harm than good. Can the pads go in the washing machine??
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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I think the washing machine would be overkill.... Even with my harshest menzerna chem's I was able to get the pads nearly back to store quality with just soaking them in a hot sink for a while a couple times... I just rubbed them with my hands and the chunks and crud just fell off or melted away in the water. Hope that helps.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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I soak my pads in hot water and dawn.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:05 AM
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Alright cool ill try that! Thanks!
 
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