Pad cleaning on the fly question

[2JZ]

I clean after each section with a brush.

[mwoolfso]

if we're talking about clear coat, how do you know how much paint you're removing? How does the pad change color?

Oxidized paint due to compound is one way I rationalized it.

I detailed a 2006 silver Cadillac CTS ... washed IronX and clayed... then put my Flex 3401 with Orange pads and Megs UC. I was picking up oxidized paint like no other. My orange pads turned grey.

I also detailed a 2001 Blue Yukon... used Pinnacle XMT and picked up embedded contaminants and such so much the pads turned black.

In short... it happens.

[Garyhw48]

A long time ago after watching Mike using a white cotton bath towel in his videos I bought several cheap ones and keep one beside me as I buff.

I use one after each section pass. It's fast, easy and works well. It only takes one towel to do a whole car and then throw it in the washing machine.

[DogRescuer]

So are you guys repriming your pads after cleaning on the fly?

[BillE]

So are you guys repriming your pads after cleaning on the fly?

I don't.

There is still 'product' in the pad. Cleaning 'on the fly' is removing the crud from the top of the pad. At least that's my way of thinking.

Bill

[DogRescuer]

Thanks

[Mike Honcho]

Aren't you suppose to add 3-4 pea size dabs of product when moving to a new panel?

[Rsurfer]

So are you guys repriming your pads after cleaning on the fly?

Aren't you suppose to add 3-4 pea size dabs of product when moving to a new panel?

He's talking about re-priming and not starting a new panel.

[Mike Honcho]

Ah. I should read better! Thanks!

[Mike Phillips]

Here's two related articles....


Why it's important to clean your pads often...


Tip: Clean your pads often!