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Boothy:
Initially I think I used too much polish on the bonnet so didn't break it down like you said. On the wings though I used less so maybe that's where I was going wrong?
 Only just seen what the zenith method and I don't think I followed it right. Spread polish on speed 2,then to speed 5 until the polish had virtually disasppeared. I now know I should move down to see lower speed at some point but at what point and should I just go back to speed 2?


I really don't know where is be without this place!

stealthwolf:
I step down similar to going up. Doing it steps which multiple passes but not as many as going up. I stop at speed 3. Some may choose to then increase the speed and finish the polish with no pressure on the machine.

Boothy:
Cheers stealth old chap. Gonna give it another crack on my days off next week so will use all the advice given and take my time. Thanks again mate for the assistance  :happy2:

stealthwolf:
It's okay. You can read as much as you want and watch all the videos bht it's practice that helps the most. The first time I polished my car, it took around nine hours. I ended up rushing the glaze and wax stages so it ruined the final finish. Which is why I'd recommend taking your time ans doin it in stages over a few days where possible.

Boothy:
Had another blast at doing my bonnet today after researching the zenith technique and also watching the Junkman videos on 'The slow cut' technique. In the end I sort of did a combination of them both but its worked a treat. Other than one or two small RDS the bonnet looks pretty much perfect IMO.

Started off with Menz Pf2500/PO 203 S on a Sonus SFX-2 pad and worked it on speed 3 for a few passes with little pressure, then upto speed four for a few more passes with slightly more pressure. Then I sprayed the pad with QD and moved up to speed 5 and worked the polish until nearly clear with plenty of pressure and them back down to speed 4, 3 and finally 2 decreasing the pressure as I went.
 After that I did the same again with the Menz FF3000/PO 85 U but worked it on a lower speed for much longer than the other.

I ain't got a clue if thats the right way but its worked so I'm happy. Having watched a couple of other videos I'd not seen it became clear that I was not applying anywhere near the required pressure which I think was likely the main issue.

Once I've done the rest of the car next week I'll post up some pics  :happy2:

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