Why is my polish dusting so much?
Dusting usually means the polish is drying out before it is worked properly. Common causes are too much product, a dry or overloaded pad, too high a machine speed, working in heat or direct sun, or working the product for too long. Prime the pad lightly, use a few small drops of polish, work small sections at a moderate speed and clean the pad often with a brush or compressed air.
References
- Polishing (Glossary of Detailing Terms), International Detailing Association (IDA)
- Polishing, Wikipedia
- Abrasive, Wikipedia
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