The Ultimate Guide To Polishing Pads
Whether it's hand polishing or machine polishing we can help you choose the right pad every time...
How to Get the Best Results with One-Step
In This Guide:
- Learn to use One-Step with your DPX Dual Action Polisher and see the impressive results.
- Discover how One-Step’s unique formula works and the ideal speed settings for a complete polish.
- Find out which pads to use and how to achieve the perfect finish for an all-in-one paintwork solution.
Benefits Of Using One Step
- Remove deep scratches and swirl marks while achieving a flawless finish—all with a single product.
- No need to switch pads mid-process.
- It's the fastest, simplest, and most efficient way to restore your paintwork.
Our One-Step polishing compound is truly a game-changer, but to get the best results, it’s essential to adjust your polishing technique specifically for this unique product. Here are some helpful tips for achieving maximum impact with One-Step.
Choosing the right pad is crucial for maximising results with One-Step. If the pad is too hard, you risk leaving hazing or scouring marks that will need further refining. On the other hand, if it’s too soft, it may not fully break down the diminishing abrasive particles, potentially leaving the same issues.
The ideal solution? A medium polishing pad, such as our Revitalise No:2 Pad. This is precisely engineered to complement One-Step, delivering optimal results. One-Step is specially formulated for use with a Dual Action (DA) machine polisher, where it truly excels. Although a rotary polisher can work with One-Step, a DA will bring out its full potential.
Begin by priming your pad as usual, applying two spritzes of a dedicated pad lubricant or quick detailer. For the first set, apply four small pea-sized blobs of One-Step directly onto the pad. For subsequent sections, just two pea-sized blobs of polish are sufficient.
Work in 40cm x 40cm sections. Place the polisher on the surface and start at speed 1-2. Make a quick initial pass across the area to spread the polish evenly. Once spread, increase the speed to 4-5 and make slow, overlapping passes with light to medium downward pressure on the machine head (apply just enough pressure to keep the pad flat against the surface, but not too much).
Continue working the compound for about 5 minutes per section until it becomes clear. At this point, reduce the speed to 2-3 and perform an additional 2-3 slow, overlapping passes to finish the process.
One-Step single-stage polish works by using abrasives that cover a broad range of cutting power. These abrasives begin as larger cutting particles and gradually fracture into finer particles as they are worked, effectively transitioning through the compounding stages. This is why we recommend working with "longer sets" when using a compound like this. Doing so ensures that you achieve the maximum cutting power while also allowing the polish to fully progress through its refining cycle for a smooth, flawless finish.
By using a slower speed and extended pass method, you'll not only maximise the cutting power of One-Step but also achieve the clearest and most refined finish possible.
