pad completely dry before use?

[bl3ujay07]

I wouldn't think so as the softness/hardness of the pads differ between wet and dry (or at least in my opinion). So as the title states, is it okay to use damp/not completely dry pads?

I hear a lot about pads being destroyed because the backside of the pads that stick to the BP was not dry. But at the same time, the pad cleaner buckets exist?

Just finished a black Mazda Tribute, and my brother wants me to do his crv. Thinking poli-seal on white LC flats.

Quick shot of the mazda. m205 and BFWD

[richy]

I use B & S pads and a rotary. I always wet mine first and then spin them dry at 3000 rpm till they're just damp. They work better for me that way, especially with M105. Just make sure they're not more than damp, or you'll dilute the product and make a mess.

[Marc08EX]

I accidentally used a damp pad with M205 once. I thought it would be a disaster but to my surprise, it worked really well!

[FUNX650]

These Mike Phillips articles gives good insight to your question, IMO>

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...d-washing.html


http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...-phillips.html

From the articles above (Under the heading...Pad Cleaning):

1. Why it's important to clean your pads often...

2. Cleaning Pads with the Flex 3401 and the Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer

3. How to clean your foam pad on the fly

4. How to adjust the Pad Cleaning Plate in the System 2000 Pad Washer

5. Video: How to use the Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer


And a pad(s) priming ("wetting") process:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...-polisher.html



Bob

[szjalo]

depends on how damp. if you sandwich the pad with paper towels and easily squeeze water from pad to towels then that's prob. too damp to be used. If there is barely any water, then you fine

just my 2 cents

[bl3ujay07]

I accidentally used a damp pad with M205 once. I thought it would be a disaster but to my surprise, it worked really well!

Will try it tomorrow. From my experience, the pads don't air dry within a day, that is why i ask. Will try them out tomorrow. Thanks guys!

[bl3ujay07]

These Mike Phillips articles gives good insight to your question, IMO>

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...d-washing.html


http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...-phillips.html

From the articles above (Under the heading...Pad Cleaning):

1. Why it's important to clean your pads often...

2. Cleaning Pads with the Flex 3401 and the Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer

3. How to clean your foam pad on the fly

4. How to adjust the Pad Cleaning Plate in the System 2000 Pad Washer

5. Video: How to use the Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer


And a pad(s) priming ("wetting") process:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...-polisher.html



Bob

Thanks for the reply Bob. I've read the article and i do clean on the fly and dry using the microfiber towel method. I have 3 pads of each color (orange, white, and black). I just finished detailing one car and got another one to do. I washed it and dried it the way Mike does in the article, but is it okay to use it right afterwards or do i have to wait until it completely dried?

[bl3ujay07]

Well, answer from my experience, not good. Wait till its completely dried. I used it after once day of washing. Pad did not have the stiffness of when it is completely dried and after the first pass, the pad had very little cut.

[Kaban]

Always soak the pads in kerosene before use. especially if you're gonna use wool pads. Kerosene, contrary to popular belief, is a good "cutting" medium.

[richy]

Always soak the pads in kerosene before use. especially if you're gonna use wool pads. Kerosene, contrary to popular belief, is a good "cutting" medium.

Maybe that works for you, but I would not recommend it. Use wool pads dry and spur them clean often. They will cut like the knife in a hand of a fat kid at a buffet!