changing pads

[asalesagent912]

so im wondering how often do u change your pad on the average car, while lets say doing a
light polish? if im reading some of the questions and and responses correct there sayin after each panel. to me that sounds a little over kill. cant u clean and keep going? Like how many of the same size and color do u have to keep on hand.

[cleanmycorolla]

Every panel or every other. Just how I roll.

[asalesagent912]

Every panel or every other. Just how I roll.
wow u roll around alot lol. u must have alot of pads on hand

[hernandez.art13]

I just do 2-3 pads per car. Depending on the size of the car.

2-3 per compound
2-3 per polish
2-3 per jewel etc...

[cleanmycorolla]

wow u roll around alot lol. u must have alot of pads on hand

Yeah, I'm of the belief you should have more towels and pads than anything else. :dblthumb2:

[JHL88]

I can get away with 2 for each step for most averaged size cars. Key is to not use a lot of polish

[Photecs]

I would think with the "quick pad cleaning method", you'd be able to get away with 2-3 pads per car, per step... no?

[lawrenceSA]

For light polishing I will got through 4 to 6 pads. Heavier work you looking at around 6 to 10 pads.

I get 2 pads primed, then work one for a section, blow it out with compressed air and leave it once side to cool down. Grab the second primed pad and repeat, alternating between these 2 pads until it is time to reach for 2 new ones.

This cycle continues until the car is completed.

[wlshephard]

Every panel or every other. Just how I roll.

:iagree:

When pads get saturated they don't cut as well and will tend to build up heat.

[PreludeVTEC01]

I need to order some more pads!!

[asalesagent912]

thanks for all your responses

[Vortech5.0]

Good question and Great answers. Thanks guys, I've been wondering this as well.