Wool Pads

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dixieF150scab

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I'd like some advice about wool pads for a rotary.



First, do I even need to consider using them? I've been told by one experienced detailer that I don't need them. I've read a lot of criticisms of wool introducing swirl.



In my detailing, my approach is simple. Use the least aggressive methods possible. I see zero-swirl as destructive and unnecessary for daily drivers. I generally use the PC for as much swirl removal as possible, and use fillers to mask the rest. I go to the rotary with foam cutting pads only for defect removal not possible with the PC.



In short, I like to save a little clear coat for the next detail.



So, is there any reason for me to consider using wool pads in any application?



I currently provide the absolute best results I can for my customers. They are indeed happy, but desiring to provide the best results POSSIBLE, can I get more out of my process by using wool pads?
 
dixieF150scab said:
I'dSo, is there any reason for me to consider using wool pads in any application?
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I use wool pads ALOT and don't induce swirls unless I use an agressive product. Try a polishing wool pad (yellow Lake Country) and see if you like it. Most of the time when using wool, I finish with foam. It also depends on the finish you're correcting too.
 
I don't ever use foam pads for correcting. I'm a wool-only guy. I also often finish with wool (Edge 2000 white wool). My go-to wool correction pad is Lake Country's Purple Foamed Wool pad. This pad is like the SIP of wool: it has very, very good medium correction ability that cuts fast and finishes clean (as clean as the polish you're working with *can* finish). It scales well with more agressive polishes, too. You probably won't finish out LSP ready with Power Gloss and Purple Foamed Wool, but it isn't unusual to finish darn near LSP ready with Purple Foamed and SIP.
 
Keep in mind also that just like foam, there are now wool pads with different materials and agressiveness. For example, I use Edge wool on my rotary and they are available in about 5 different synthetic/natural wool blends for cutting, polishing, finishing, etc.
 
I second what SuperBee said.



Lake countrys foamed wool pad is my favourite, works wonder with Menzerna PO85RD3.02
 
I have a couple questions. I have never used wool, however I've come across enough bad paint at times that I wish I had. I use 2-3 of the same type of pad for each polishing step (e.g. 3 greens + 3 whites).



My questions:



1. Do you need multiple wool pads per detail or can you just spur the wool and use the same pad for the entire detail?



2. Can you finish LSP ready with a soft wool such as the Edge green, blue or white using 106FF without using foam? Honestly, I'm not fond of foam.



3. I can't find this Purple pad SuperBee.



Thanks,

JJ
 
J.J. said:
I have a couple questions. I have never used wool, however I've come across enough bad paint at times that I wish I had. I use 2-3 of the same type of pad for each polishing step (e.g. 3 greens + 3 whites).



My questions:



1. Do you need multiple wool pads per detail or can you just spur the wool and use the same pad for the entire detail?



2. Can you finish LSP ready with a soft wool such as the Edge green, blue or white using 106FF without using foam? Honestly, I'm not fond of foam.



3. I can't find this Purple pad SuperBee.



Thanks,

JJ
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Foamed Wool 6.5 inch Polishing/Buffing Pads
 
J.J. said:
I have a couple questions. I have never used wool, however I've come across enough bad paint at times that I wish I had. I use 2-3 of the same type of pad for each polishing step (e.g. 3 greens + 3 whites).



My questions:



1. Do you need multiple wool pads per detail or can you just spur the wool and use the same pad for the entire detail?



2. Can you finish LSP ready with a soft wool such as the Edge green, blue or white using 106FF without using foam? Honestly, I'm not fond of foam.



3. I can't find this Purple pad SuperBee.



Thanks,

JJ
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Yes. The Edge 2000 White Wool is what I finish with most of the time now. You can finish with the blue or even the green, but it's a bit harder to do without leaving holograms, especially if you're working on soft clear. I *really* like using the white wool to finish bumpers and other non-metallic painted surfaces, as it doesn't get nearly as hot as foam and allows you to really burnish delicate surfaces. I love my white wool. :)



I'm not all that fond of foam, either.
 
Edge wool's are definately the best. Got a few edge blacks in case other pads don't do the trick



Foam is still my first choice but wool really helps alot
 
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