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Compound coverage on pad
I could use some advice on how to better distribute compound/polish on my pads.
For today's session I went with a flat orange Lake Country pad (5.5") and Meg's M105 compound. I spritzed the pad with Adam's exterior detail spray and applied 5 pea/dime-sized drops of product.
"Stamped" the pad over a 1.5' x 2' section, and distributed product with my G9 set to 1. Correction was done at setting 5. After a couple of passes I added a few more drops of compound.
The blue tint you see on the pad is where I accidentally went over some masking tape.
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Re: Compound coverage on pad
Add more compound/polish initially. After that you can add a few drops when you're adding more.
Example:
https://youtu.be/NjN2kKUUHyk?t=188
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Re: Compound coverage on pad
I start with four drops.
I'm more concerned about how the film of product orients itself over the area. I want a nice, thin film of product over the surface. From there I feel confident I have enough polish to begin my process. Also, the pad should self prime as I work the paint.
I reload with two drops.
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Re: Compound coverage on pad
Originally Posted by
MisterSnoop
Thanks--the video was extremely helpful.
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Re: Compound coverage on pad
I like to prime my pad with a thin layer of product across the entire face of the pad; and around the edges of the pad if I will be polishing into contours. Spread the product around with a finger or spreader, and then wipe the pad with a terry cloth towel to remove any excess and prevent any premature pad saturation.
There are many opinions whether priming is necessary or not, but that is the way I do it.
The pattern of compound shown on your pad is actually quite typical, especially so when you start with only a few drops on a dry pad.
Regardless of whether a pad is primed or not, when adding additional product to the pad, more often than not I will do so nearer the outer circumference of the pad, as the product will tend to migrate to the center when using random orbital polishers.
As for spritzing the pad with a liquid detail spray or pad conditioner, I have found that to be completely unnecessary, and even detrimental, as it relates to pad saturation.
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Re: Compound coverage on pad
Those circles look like way too much product to me.
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Compound coverage on pad
Originally Posted by
DUBL0WS6
Those circles look like way too much product to me.
7” pad… But I do tend to use more product than less when it comes to just about everything. You should see how much Beadmaker I spray on a vehicle. Lol
But it’s only 3 dots thereafter.
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Re: Compound coverage on pad
Originally Posted by
Eldorado2k
I always start off by applying a circles worth of polish/compound around the pad and never bother to “stamp” the panel prior to starting. I feel that just diminishes the amount of product I need in order to get started and defeats the purpose of me just having applied enough product to prevent dry buffing.
That’s just my 2 cents though and I’ve got a pet peeve against stamping the panel. I’ve also got a pet peeve against burritos that are cut in half with a knife… If you ever want to ruin a perfectly good burrito, cut it in half! Lol.
If it ain’t a circle it just doesn’t feel right.
Microfiber pads are the lone exception. I do prime those.
Looks like a ELZETTA flashlight there?
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Re: Compound coverage on pad
Originally Posted by
dlc95
I start with four drops.
I'm more concerned about how the film of product orients itself over the area. I want a nice, thin film of product over the surface. From there I feel confident I have enough polish to begin my process. Also, the pad should self prime as I work the paint.
I reload with two drops.
This^ is my process as well.
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