I find Essence hard to wipe off after machine polishing using a DA and a polishing pad. I have used it twice and have found it difficult to remove compared to other polishes I have used previously. Anyone else feel the same?
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Essence
For fine finishing, try either not priming the pads, or very lightly priming when using CarPro Essence.
Essence is quite unique, and differs from other polishes you may be used to .
For Essence:
- Either do not prime your pad, or prime it very lightly.
- Use 2 small dots of product (perhaps 3-4 small dots on first pass with clean pad)
- Spread product quickly onto working area at machine speed 1
- Begin your first pass at a moderate speed (say around 4 on BOSS) with medium pressure
- Make 1-2 slow passes at this moderate speed with moderate pressure (ie up & down, then left to right)
- Make 1 final pass at a slower speed (2.5-3) with no pressure
- Wipe residue away (there should be very little since so little product was used to begin with)
- Clean pad & repeat on next section
If you use too much product,
or work it too long it may be a bit difficult to remove, or you may see slight marring. The abrasives break down very quickly (just a couple passes), and you need very little product.
Once you get the hang of it, the process is very quick and easy!
Essence on a Scholl Concepts Neo Honey Spider, Megs MF, or a CarPro gloss pad USUALLY works very well!
Some light marring with Essence is possible on the very first section. When this happens try adding a few more drops of polish and hit the area again. Some paints are more susceptible to marring with a dry pad.
If you're using a microfiber pad cutting pad, you're probably looking to maximize cut. In this instance, prime the MF pad with Essence, and use 2 small dots of product for each working section.
Again, clean the pad after each section.
