Fishing
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What steps do you take to prep you pads ?
How do you prep your pads.
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trashmanssd
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I do this ->
I dont want to much product near the center as it doesn`t seem to spin enough there to cut and it just stays wet and holds heat and causes cave ins. But I like an even swath of product on the diameter of the pad so it get the rest the pad working. Or at least thats this one wack jobs theory.
I dont want to much product near the center as it doesn`t seem to spin enough there to cut and it just stays wet and holds heat and causes cave ins. But I like an even swath of product on the diameter of the pad so it get the rest the pad working. Or at least thats this one wack jobs theory.
Accumulator
Well-known member
Depends on the product and what I`m doing. I voted #1 as that`s usually what I do, but sometimes I use what`s generally called the KevinBrownMethod, which involves priming the pad with quite a bit of product.
Stokdgs
dansautodetailing.com
I have successfully developed a process for my Rotary where I spray the pad a little with C/G Pad conditioner, rub it in slightly, then apply a little of the compound or polishing product around the pad, not a lot, just a little, rub that in a little bit.
I would rather have less compound or polish material on the pad than too much, which will then tend to sling all over the place, getting into places as well, that cause you to have to do more work to clean it all out..
And since I use Rotary Power, I really have to make sure I dont sling stuff with that direct drive, because it can go pretty far..
Then, go press that pad against the surface to get it all on the paint, soft start the Makita up to 600, get it all over the area Im going to work, and then gradually turn up the speed as Im working the panel, with downward pressure..
Never had a problem, it just works great..
With your own process, Fishing, you will have to decide what works best for your needs on that paint that day, knowing, tomorrow, it might have to be adjusted a little as you do it in different areas, if this is more than a day of activity out there..
But the priming is always the same and I know after doing it this way for years, what to expect from the pads I use ( I only use a couple of pads for the majority of the work), when they are primed this way..
Dan F
I would rather have less compound or polish material on the pad than too much, which will then tend to sling all over the place, getting into places as well, that cause you to have to do more work to clean it all out..
And since I use Rotary Power, I really have to make sure I dont sling stuff with that direct drive, because it can go pretty far..
Then, go press that pad against the surface to get it all on the paint, soft start the Makita up to 600, get it all over the area Im going to work, and then gradually turn up the speed as Im working the panel, with downward pressure..
Never had a problem, it just works great..
With your own process, Fishing, you will have to decide what works best for your needs on that paint that day, knowing, tomorrow, it might have to be adjusted a little as you do it in different areas, if this is more than a day of activity out there..
But the priming is always the same and I know after doing it this way for years, what to expect from the pads I use ( I only use a couple of pads for the majority of the work), when they are primed this way..
Dan F
dcjredline
New member
! or 2 spritz of pad conditioner for me. On MF pads I use the product to cover the face though.
rlmccarty2000
Active member
On foam I put a few drops on the pad and then smear it onto the panel. When using microfiber pads I will use my finger to coat/Prime the pad. I stopped using a pad conditioning product a few years ago as I couldn’t see the use/advantage.
GearHead_1
Long Time Member
This is pretty much the way I do it though I use Mckee’s pad conditioner.
Fishing
Member
Thank you ALL for your responses, now I have a few different methods to try.
Farmall-luvr
New member
I voted the 3rd option,when using the orbital I prime the pad somewhat but also use drops and smear it around on panel before triggering the machine so maybe more somewhere between 2 and 3
when using the rotary I still ribbon it on more or less out of habit but will work the trigger until all the product is spread around before locking the trigger on and I always work from left to right so I am working into most of the splatter that occurs even though I try to minimize it.
when using the rotary I still ribbon it on more or less out of habit but will work the trigger until all the product is spread around before locking the trigger on and I always work from left to right so I am working into most of the splatter that occurs even though I try to minimize it.
JustJesus
New member
I voted "different method" because I use various
For HD Polish, I use #1
For MF pads, I do like Accumulator
For other polishes on foam, i sometimes do like Stokdgs/dcjredline
For wool on rotary, 10 and 2 (?) Technique like Mike Phillips
For HD Polish, I use #1
For MF pads, I do like Accumulator
For other polishes on foam, i sometimes do like Stokdgs/dcjredline
For wool on rotary, 10 and 2 (?) Technique like Mike Phillips
Accumulator
Well-known member
HD`s stuff sure works a lot better when you *don`t* use too much.
Which version of what I do...(asking since like you I use different approaches with different products)?
I`ll sometimes smear it around before switching on too.
Is that the "picking up a line of product off the panel" method? Gee, I haven`t used a rotary for so long...but yeah, that works well for that as long as you don`t [mess] up, cool Party Trick to impress non-Detailers too
JustJesus
New member
I was pleasantly surprised when I tried that. 3 or 4 drops, and being the polishing. Done. Easy enough and saved product.
Which version of what I do...(asking since like you I use different approaches with different products)?
The KevinBrownMethod. Though, I learned it from Michael Stoops when I took the Megs class. Also learned that using one of those plastic Bondo spreaders works better than my fingers! It`s what I do for MF pads.
Yup. Done this on occasion.
Is that the "picking up a line of product off the panel" method? Gee, I haven`t used a rotary for so long...but yeah, that works well for that as long as you don`t [mess] up, cool Party Trick to impress non-Detailers too
Yes
Accumulator
Well-known member
JustJesus- Ah, OK...thanks for clarifying. Heh heh, I can just imagine how things went sideways with the rotary`s prep.
Craft/popsicle sticks work great for the KBM too.
Accumulator
Well-known member
mc2hill- Wooden sticks have sooo many (Detailing) uses!
JustJesus
New member
haha... luckily it was just a test panel I was working on.
Good idea! Popsicle sticks would be nice, though. You know, so you can enjoy the sweet treat on a hot summer day.
Accumulator
Well-known member
Well, if you weren`t working on seeing your abs in the next however many months
Yeah, I`m gonna keep bugging you
JustJesus
New member
Well, if you weren`t working on seeing your abs in the next however many months
Yeah, I`m gonna keep bugging you
Thanks!!!
I better get on it, so you have less things on your To Do list
Accumulator
Well-known member
I better get on it, so you have less things on your To Do list
And so I can quit bugging you about it
A pal`s MiL just drove this whole topic home in a big way- she`s 96, zero catastrophic illnesses, "perfect health", but she`s so weak that she can barely get around with a walker and had to move into assisted-living. With proper exercise she`d still be living a real life.
Yeah, yeah..totally off-topic, but much more important to me than Detailing.