Priming foam pads

[WindyCity]

I dont have any "pad primer spray" so I usually spray a generous amount of QD on the pad and spin the rotary on high to fling off the excess. Some times i use water instead of QD. I was just wondering if anyone has any other techniques? I find foam pads difficult to work with when the pads are not ready!

 

[TheGLL]

I also use QD, I'm curious to know what other people are using. Good question.

 

[SouthernStyles]

I just use water.

 

[Pockets@PoorboysWorld]

I use product.....i put a ring around the pad with product and than work it into the pad with my fingers (that's primed) and than i put my working ring around the pad and go to town....i sometimes spray some s+w on the panel that im working on to get a greater working time with the product but never on the pad in the beginning.....just my .02 cents

 

[crash93ssei]

Just a light spritz of water works just fine for me

 

[Jimmie]

Product initially and then H2O. I've read that QD is adding extra lubrication to the cutting abrasives, but ???.

 

[VR8]

I use Meguiar's Last Touch.

 

[redgt03]

i use QD as well.

 

[ASPHALT ROCKET]

Do not use QD, use the product itself and if you feel you need to prime your pad with something other than the product itself use a spritz of water.

 

[MisterShark]

Nobody's using the dedicated XMT product?

 

[HighEndDetail]

I have a spray bottle filled with water. I use, during my details to cut back on dusting.
I spray the pad before first use, then spritz as I go..

 

[nrengle]

I usually prime the pad with my product, then spritz as needed with my IPA / Distilled Water solution....

 

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diluted DP 4n1

 

[mixmaster209]

Nobody's using the dedicated XMT product?

I am! I've been using the XMT Pad Conditioner. It works great and it never seems that the bottle is being used up no matter how many times i use it. lol. Same thing goes for the pad cleaner. But i agree that water would be the next best method. Never used QD.

 

[TheGLL]

Ok, I won't use QD anymore, thanks!

 

[DLB]

I am! I've been using the XMT Pad Conditioner. It works great and it never seems that the bottle is being used up no matter how many times i use it. lol. Same thing goes for the pad cleaner. But i agree that water would be the next best method. Never used QD.

Agree totally.
Pick up some of the XMT Cleaner and Conditioner, it works well.

DLB

 

[AudiTTman]

I like to sprintz some good ol Distilled water !!!!!! 75cents for a gallon hahaha

 

[A4 1.8tqm]

I am! I've been using the XMT Pad Conditioner. It works great and it never seems that the bottle is being used up no matter how many times i use it. lol. Same thing goes for the pad cleaner. But i agree that water would be the next best method. Never used QD.

Agree totally.
Pick up some of the XMT Cleaner and Conditioner, it works well.

DLB

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