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rmzalbar

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Can you switch from an aggressive compound to a less aggresive polish on the same pad, or is it impossible to clean the first product off safely?



Yes, a newbie question, but i've searched and failed.



If it's acceptable, what is a good cleaning process? Is this OK for microfiber towels, applicators, etc as well?



Thank you,

Rob
 
I've never tried that; however, I mix Optimum Polish with other things without an issue. What products are you using?
 
SFX-1, IP and FPII.



I also have AIO and paint cleansing lotion.



My concern is abrasives would remain in pads I cleaned from earlier products and compromise the finish I'm trying to achieve with lighter products.



Do I basically have to dedicate pads of varying aggressiveness to every product I'll use, or do they clean up with washing and can be considered virgin again?
 
rmzalbar said:
Can you switch from an aggressive compound to a less aggresive polish on the same pad, or is it impossible to clean the first product off safely?



Yes, a newbie question, but i've searched and failed.



If it's acceptable, what is a good cleaning process? Is this OK for microfiber towels, applicators, etc as well?



Thank you,

Rob
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It is not recommended that you mix products on the same pad. Even after washing the pad I prefer to dedicate that pad to the same polish as it is difficult to remove 100% of the polish. I label the bag so that I do not mix them up. It is just a safer way to go. Mixing will compromise your finish. In addition, you will get better results from a final polish by using a finishing pad, so you would not want to use the same aggressive pad with a final polish anyway. This is straight from the Menzerna website "Never mix polishes on a foam pad and never use a pad you’ve used for compounding for polishing."
 
detaildoc said:
It is not recommended that you mix products on the same pad. Even after washing the pad I prefer to dedicate that pad to the same polish as it is difficult to remove 100% of the polish. I label the bag so that I do not mix them up. It is just a safer way to go. Mixing will compromise your finish. In addition, you will get better results from a final polish by using a finishing pad, so you would not want to use the same aggressive pad with a final polish anyway. This is straight from the Menzerna website "Never mix polishes on a foam pad and never use a pad you’ve used for compounding for polishing."
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this is very true
 
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