Where does everybody stand on priming their pads?

[sudsmobile]

And different types of pads? Microfiber, LC wool, regular foam? A watch a few internet videos and it seems that everybody has a different opinion. I'm curious as to what the general consensus is for different types of pads and/or compounds, polishes, waxes. Thanks in advance.

[Route246]

I don't do it in most cases.

[sudsmobile]

I don't do it in most cases.

That's Scott from Dallas PC. He says he only does it on microfiber.

[UncleDavy]

I definitely prime my Lake Country CCS foam pads for swirl removers and polish. I like to fill in all of the pores of the foam with some product. Is it necessary? I'm not sure but I like the idea of not having dry foam rotate on the paint.

[Chopper280]

I put a little product on foam pads. Don't like the idea of a completely dry foam pad.

[PaulMys]

I just use a circle of product on foam to start, then 3-4 pea-sized dots after.

I find that the pads gum up a little quicker when primed. Just my opinion.......

[BudgetPlan1]

Used to when I started but no longer except for microfiber on occasion.

[sudsmobile]

I just use a circle of product on foam to start, then 3-4 pea-sized dots after.

I find that the pads gum up a little quicker when primed. Just my opinion.......

That has been my finding as well. To a tee.

[Finick]

I don’t personally prime my foam pads. I will prime my microfiber pads though.

I’ll keep a QD nearby to give the pad one spray before I apply product for the first time.

In the start it’s 4 pea sized drops, then 3 moving forward. I’ve never used a circle around the pad, but I suppose I could try that sometime.


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[PaulMys]

I put a little product on foam pads. Don't like the idea of a completely dry foam pad.

Yes, but the foam and product will quickly interact over the first section pass.

I'm just a DIY guy, but I found out very quickly that too much product = reduced cut, heat build up, and PITA cleaning.