Foam or micro-fiber

[skippy-jack]

What is best to use for applying paste wax foam app. pad or m-f app. pad?

[Drdave]

I would say a Foam Applicator

[ScottB]

I prefer foam ... once dirty you can use them as tire dressing applicators too. Buy them in bulk !

[jpegs13]

I prefer foam ... once dirty you can use them as tire dressing applicators too. Buy them in bulk !

:iagree:

[Jenn1270]

I had to throw out the foam applicator I applied PB TR with. I'm so glad my buddies at AG threw in a bunch for free several months ago.

[maximus20895]

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/autogeek_2111_21777501

[Dubbin1]

I like the foam myself. It seems like wax is harder to apply with the MF once it gets loaded up.

[HighEndDetail]

I use foam for wax. And mf for sealants

[Mike Phillips]

Sometimes I see a post and think,

"Didn't this question come up recently?"

And then I do a search for the word,

scrubbing


and here you go... similar question...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/26553-foam-vs-microfiber-applicator.html


Here's my replies...


As long as both the foam and microfiber applicator pads are clean and of high quality, then both are safe to use and of course use good technique anytime applying any type of paint care product to paint.


I always inspect the working surface of my pads when applying anything just to make sure I don't pick up any kind of contaminant as I'm working over the car, it's an easy habit to start and could prevent you from instilling swirls and scratches accidentally.


We just made a video showing how to use a microfiber applicator to apply leather cleaners, conditioners as well as rubber and vinyl products.

The nap of a microfiber applicator pad can provide some gentle scrubbing action that won't scratch leather or vinyl surfaces.


FWIW
My personal preference for applying any kind of finishing wax or sealant is a light colored applicator so you can easily see if there is any kind of contaminant on the face of the applicator pad. The dark purple matches the NXT theme colors but it's difficult to see if there's any abrasive particles on the face of the pad.

In fact, in this video I discuss the practice of turning your applicator pad over often and visually inspecting to to make sure you don't accidentally pick up any kind of abrasive particle during the application process.

Don't know if it's in Part 1 or Part 2, but it's in there...



How to apply a Carnauba Wax by Hand using the Straightline Technique

Part 1




- How to apply Carnauba Wax - Pt. 1



Part 1




- How to apply Carnauba Wax - Pt. 2


:)

[Shane731]

I like foam myself. The good news is, both kinds are on BOGO right now! Keep in mind that BOGO changes this Friday, so if you want to order anything from the BOGO page (http://www.autogeek.net/buy-one-get-one-free.html), do it before Friday evening.

Package of 6 Pinnacle Foam Wax Applicators Buy One, Get One Free! (http://www.autogeek.net/paof6pifowax.html)

6 Pack Cobra Microfiber Applicator Pads Buy One, Get One Free! (http://www.autogeek.net/6pack4.html)

[A4 1.8tqm]

I use foam for wax. And mf for sealants

:iagree: To be more specific, foam for wax and MF covered foam for sealants.

[FinalTouchAuto]

I prefer foam.

Microfiber seems to load up too much, although I much prefer microfiber applicators for any type of AIO product.