4" Pad life..Till its clogged

[D_Nyholm]

With the 5.5" pads, I started using about 2 pads/car/product but now I am up to about 4 pads/car/product on average depnding on how much work is really needed.

[twistedframe]

Every other panel or so I take a towel and hold it agaist the pad while I spin it. This seems to keep it pretty clean if it did get clogged up. usually I use 3-5 4" pads on a medium size car.

[robb01]

Im currently using 4-6 of the 4" pads per vehicle, they do clog pretty quick, or maybe I use too much product

[wagonproject]

Yeah I use to use about 3-4 pads when I was using the DA with 4" pads.

[cdeftekar]

Holy crap.
I am about to get my PC kit tomorrow.... but had no idea you would have to switch pads so often per product....
In none of the reading I have done, until now, had I heard of this.
I guess a few more pads and some pad brushes are in my near future...?

[Rsurfer]

Originally Posted by cdeftekar

Holy crap.
I am about to get my PC kit tomorrow.... but had no idea you would have to switch pads so often per product....
In none of the reading I have done, until now, had I heard of this.
I guess a few more pads and some pad brushes are in my near future...?

Yep, open your wallet again.

[Bunky]

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

Yep, open your wallet again.

As I have gained experience, I think 4 pads minimum of a specific polishing pad is a good start. Every time I skimp on using an extra pad or two, I regret it since I do not like the results after I am done.

You can usually find 5 pad bundle price so you get 5 pads for the price of 4.

I am asking Santa for some more. They make nice stocking stuffers.