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    my pads are the color of my car...

    after working my polish in, my pads come out looking like this...

    PC 7424xp, orange pad, pinnacle advanced swirl remover.

    just wondering if this is normal, or if im doing something wrong, if so, lmk what i need to change.

    my car is red.

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    Re: my pads are the color of my car...

    Looks like you have single stage paint. This is normal. Many recommend a cleaner first then polish. Just wash the pads right away after use.

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    Re: my pads are the color of my car...

    It's normal. This means you have single stage paint.
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    Re: my pads are the color of my car...

    You have no clear coat, AKA single stage paint. Normal.

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    after working my polish in, my pads come out looking like this...

    PC 7424xp, orange pad, pinnacle advanced swirl remover.

    just wondering if this is normal, or if im doing something wrong, if so, lmk what i need to change.

    my car is red.
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    Re: my pads are the color of my car...

    figured as much.
    thanks guys.

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    Re: my pads are the color of my car...

    What is the year and make of the car?
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    Re: my pads are the color of my car...

    Don't be surprised if the pads don't come out completely clean. Single stage paint does that.
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    Re: my pads are the color of my car...

    yea, ive already cleaned them 2x during this. they come clean.

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