Prepping CCS foam pads...

[skenzer]

Do I need to do anything to CCS foam pads prior to using them? Like use a pad conditioner or spray with water? Or is that only if they are stiff?

Also, they're brand new so should I wash them prior to using them?

thanks
Brad

[budman3]

Yeah, it would be a safe thing to wash them ... or atleast soak them in water. CCS pads are a little different but other open celled pads are acutally shaved down into the shape of a pad at the factory. Bits of the shaving and left over padding can actually still be inside the pad and it'd be a good idea to get rid of that prior to using that on your car.

[skenzer]

Sounds good, I'll give them a quick cleaning then. When I go to use them can I use them dry? or should I prep them with something? It seems I heard that spraying a little water on them is the thing to do.

brad

[budman3]

It depends on what products you use. XMT and Menzerna seem to like a shot or two of water, QD, or XMT Pad conditioner. Poorboy's SSRs and Optimum haven't reacted well being primed. If you don't use water, QD or pad conditioner, just apply some polish around the perimiter of the pad and smear it all around. This way the pad won't be dry and then you can go ahead and polish away .

[skenzer]

Thanks again Budman! Sounds like good solid advice.

[klumzypinoy]

Originally Posted by budman3

It depends on what products you use. XMT and Menzerna seem to like a shot or two of water, QD, or XMT Pad conditioner. Poorboy's SSRs and Optimum haven't reacted well being primed. If you don't use water, QD or pad conditioner, just apply some polish around the perimiter of the pad and smear it all around. This way the pad won't be dry and then you can go ahead and polish away .

Thanks for the info! Should I mist the pad once, or mist the pad before polishing every panel?

[richy]

Originally Posted by klumzypinoy

Thanks for the info! Should I mist the pad once, or mist the pad before polishing every panel?

Just once klum, but clean them with a nail brush every panel or two.

[trlblazer3]

I agree with budman's advice for CCS pads. Give them a good initial cleaning and you're good to go from there.

As far as priming, I've found that Menzerna acts better to being primed with a spritz or two of water, especially compared to XMT conditioner. For some reason, my pads tend to skip more when I prime with XMT and use Menz polishes.

[klumzypinoy]

Originally Posted by richy

Just once klum, but clean them with a nail brush every panel or two.

COol thanks! I haven't found a nail brush yet so I just used one of my MFs...works too but I wanna get one of those nail brushes.

[zoomzoom mazda5]

Klumzypinoy you can find them at your local Drug stores and also walmart or target.