Beginner Questions :Pad Priming & Different Pads to Detail,

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What is the way/method to properly prime the Pads ?

is it Okay to Use Different type of Pads on a Car , example i have light Scratches on the hood , so ill be using the White Pad , then ill be using the Orange Pad on the Doors becouse it
has deeper scratches.
 
tWiStEd-tORqUe said:
is it Okay to Use Different type of Pads on a Car , example i have light Scratches on the hood , so ill be using the White Pad , then ill be using the Orange Pad on the Doors becouse it
has deeper scratches.
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Yes, that is ok. Just don't cross contaminate products (i.e. don't use different polishes on the same pad); and be sure to finish down with a polishing pad, or even a finishing pad w/ a finishing polish after the polishing pad (white pad). That is don't finish with an orange pad. If you use an orange pad follow it up with a white one, etc.
 
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To prime a pad, just use a little bit of the polish that you're using to prime it; no need for a pad conditioner etc. It's fine to use, for example, a white pad on your hood and then an orange pad on your doors. Just remember that you will need to follow up the sections that you used the orange pad on with a less aggressive combination.
 
Priming should be dependent on the polish. Some polishes like the conditioner and some like product applied.

I was told to use the conditioners with Diminshing abrasive polishes and to prime the pad with the polish itself if it had Non-Diminishing Abrasives. Reason being that the Diminishing Abrasives could break down at different rates if worked into a pad.

Dunno. That's just what I was told.
 
You should do a test spot first with a white pad first to check your procedure before deciding to use orange.

What polishes are you using?
 
zinc02gt said:
Priming should be dependent on the polish. Some polishes like the conditioner and some like product applied.

I was told to use the conditioners with Diminshing abrasive polishes and to prime the pad with the polish itself if it had Non-Diminishing Abrasives. Reason being that the Diminishing Abrasives could break down at different rates if worked into a pad.

Dunno. That's just what I was told.
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Yeah, I wouldn't do that. I used Menzerna for a while (diminishing abrasives) and never used any kind of conditioner for it. I know use the Meg's twins (105/205) and do not prime the pad with anything other than the polish. The reason is that the conditioner you use on the pad could react to the polish and make it not work as it should.
 
I use the Meg's Twins as well now. Priming with the polish it self takes time, but I'd rather have the twins over most of the other stuff I've used. I've rubbed the tip of my index finger raw from priming today.
 
zinc02gt said:
I use the Meg's Twins as well now. Priming with the polish it self takes time, but I'd rather have the twins over most of the other stuff I've used. I've rubbed the tip of my index finger raw from priming today.
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Haha...I think you may want to find a better way to prime it lol. I usually just spread my polish in a circle around the pad and then rub it in with all of my fingers. It may not be the best, but it works for me.
 
joshs07redss said:
Yeah, I wouldn't do that. I used Menzerna for a while (diminishing abrasives) and never used any kind of conditioner for it. I know use the Meg's twins (105/205) and do not prime the pad with anything other than the polish. The reason is that the conditioner you use on the pad could react to the polish and make it not work as it should.
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I can tell you it doesn't have any negative affects on Wolfgang TSR. I would also bet you 128 oz. of it that if used as directed it wouldn't have any noticeably negatative effect on any other polish.

XMT Polishing Pad Conditioner by Pinnacle For your dual action or rotary polisher.

"......Most importantly, Pinnacle XMT Polishing Pad Conditioner does not interfere with the performance of any polish or wax. There are no “active ingredients” in this VOC compliant conditioner. It will not react with any solvents or chemical cleaners found in any polish, and it will not dilute products if used as directed. Just like any lubricant, XMT Polishing Pad Conditioner will gradually diminish as you polish."
 
CEE DOG said:
I can tell you it doesn't have any negative affects on Wolfgang TSR. I would also bet you 128 oz. of it that if used as directed it wouldn't have any noticeably negatative effect on any other polish.

XMT Polishing Pad Conditioner by Pinnacle For your dual action or rotary polisher.

"......Most importantly, Pinnacle XMT Polishing Pad Conditioner does not interfere with the performance of any polish or wax. There are no “active ingredients” in this VOC compliant conditioner. It will not react with any solvents or chemical cleaners found in any polish, and it will not dilute products if used as directed. Just like any lubricant, XMT Polishing Pad Conditioner will gradually diminish as you polish."
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Ahh of course. Let me ask you this, why spend the money on a pad conditioner when you can just use a little bit of polish and not have to question anything at all?
 
joshs07redss said:
Ahh of course. Let me ask you this, why spend the money on a pad conditioner when you can just use a little bit of polish and not have to question anything at all?
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I never stated you should buy the pad conditioner or that it worked better. Only that it is an option. I can't tell you using the pad conditioner works better or is cheaper because I haven't practiced priming the pad with polish. But if you want me to take that side I will say time is money and the pad conditioner is probably faster. Also the small spritz of conditioner is probably cheaper then the polish that you used to prime your pad with. If you like rubbing polish on your pad with your fingers I think that's terrific and you should rub to your hearts content
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CEE DOG said:
I never stated you should buy the pad conditioner or that it worked better. Only that it is an option. I can't tell you using the pad conditioner works better or is cheaper because I haven't practiced priming the pad with polish. But if you want me to take that side I will say time is money and the pad conditioner is probably faster. Also the small spritz of conditioner is probably cheaper then the polish that you used to prime your pad with. If you like rubbing polish on your pad with your fingers I think that's terrific and you should rub to your hearts content
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Priming a pad correctly with polish does not take very long if done right. In my opinion, I thinks it's just better overall to just use the polish; that way all questions of does it affect it or not are taken out. I have the Pinnacle pad conditioner that I used to use with the Pinnacle polishes. I started using Menzerna and the polish was affected so I quit using it altogether. I just don't see the point and don't want to worry about it's possible ill affects. Detailing is hard enough as is, so whatever makes things easier for you...go for it!
 
trichard said:
Good healthy discussion! Good to see you guys playing nice all the way through the discussion, very respectable of both of you :applause: :wave::applause:
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Thanks Trichard! This is a forum and people have their opinions. That's what makes it so great!! :D
 
Bunky said:
You should do a test spot first with a white pad first to check your procedure before deciding to use orange.

What polishes are you using?
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Thats wat i was planing to do , 105/205 Combo
 
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