Nanoskin Autoscrub 6" Pad

[Waxy]

Has anybody tried Nanoskin Autoscrub 6" pad which is a "Fine Grade" polymer material comparable to fine grade clay. removes contaminants without any marring, can be used for up to 60-80 vehicles per pad. Reduces prep time by up to 70% compared to conventional claying and if dropped, just wash, rinse and dry!

[luv a shine]

you then risk getting your machine wet.

[Buckskincolt]

No but I sure like my Speedy Prep towel! Made out of the same stuff I think, only the towel will get into tighter spots and corners vs the pad for the da.
Speedy Surface Prep Towel, speedy prep towel, clay bar replacement, detailing clay

[Mike.Phillips@Autogeek]

I've tried something similar and the one I tried did remove above surface bonded contaminants but it also scratched and marred the heck out of the paint.

It was also only good for flat surface, not curves.

I would be open to testing this one or a better idea as I'm a huge fan of doing as much work by machine.


Claying is pretty easy, so is using the Speedy Surface Prep Towel. Some ideas take something that is very easy and uncomplicated and then make it complicated.


But all for new ideas, products, techniques etc.

[Gurge]

I have one, but not tried it yet.

I'm told it should be broken in on glass first to avoid marring the paint

there are a number of videos out there showing that it doesnt mar the paint.
BUT

that being said I still dont think I'd use it unless there was a planned polishing of the paint to follow. If no polishing, think I'll stick with clay. One of the videos supporting the product is from Joe @ Superior Shine and I'm pretty sure he kinda says the same thing (that he recommends some polishing to follow)

would like to hear from some people with hands on experience

[mcoccia]

Hi,

I just used it the other day. I am no expert by the way! It did mar the paint a hair and did not leave a smooth silky finish as the clay bar I have from WG. I did end up polishing afterwards.

I am really hoping some of the experts give this a try and post some results. I did not feel it was worth the cost for me but again I am not Expert.

Mark

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[IOMCAMARO]

I had the same issue, it was almost like it wetsanded my clear. It left marring like no other. The Ultima Elastrofoam didn't do this.

[Mc'lovin]

Originally Posted by IOMCAMARO

I had the same issue, it was almost like it wetsanded my clear. It left marring like no other. The Ultima Elastrofoam didn't do this.

Hi!

I am wondering about the process you used. Did you break the pad into the windshield for ~2 minutes before using it on the paint?
Did you use plenty of lubrication as strongly advised?
Which DA machine did you use it with? And at what speed?

I find it strange that some report amazing results with this product (including some of the most renowned detailers) and others report it as horrible. Sounds like it needs quite a learning curve.

[Bimmer650]

I am a noob and I just used the Autoscrub pad on a black car. It marred in 2 little spots but that was because I did not have the pad flat or even close to flat. I do have to admit it was pretty easy although I did use clay to get in the tight spaces.

[psnt1ol]

I used it last week. I broke the pad in on the windows first prior to using it on the paint. It was an SUV that I was doing so by the time I was finished with the windows...I safely assumed that the pad was well "Broken-in".

I wasn't sure which speed setting the DA should be on and I don't want to add anymore defects to the paint so I settled on 2. I made sure the all sections as well as the pad were well lube during the entire process. No pressure was applied to the DA. I went ahead and did the entire car.

At completion, I didn't see any marring on the car. I went back and clay a panel and did a 50/50 comparison. The Nanoskin side didn't feel as smooth as the side that was done with clay. I think the speed setting was set too low so I tried speed 3 and the result was much closer to clay.

I honestly didn't experience the level of time saving so many people are claiming....maybe 10-15 minutes at the most. I will still continue to use it because I simply was not as tired as I would normally be at the conclusion of the detail. This in itself justify the use.IMO