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[malibuboats91]

I tried cutting the section down and that really did help! Now I'm done compounding. How do I clean the pad out so it's clean when I need it next time?


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[5.4 Shelby]

I tried cutting the section down and that really did help! Now I'm done compounding. How do I clean the pad out so it's clean when I need it next time?


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Ahhh, that is one of the greatest parts of the system. You can throw them in the washer and dryer with your MF towels.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I tried cutting the section down and that really did help! Now I'm done compounding. How do I clean the pad out so it's clean when I need it next time?


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Now tell me it's not fun to polish?!?!

I use dawn(blue) dish washing liquid to wash my MF pads.

EDIT: I prefer to air dry them.

 

[malibuboats91]

Now tell me it's not fun to polish?!?!

I use dawn(blue) dish washing liquid to wash my MF pads.

EDIT: I prefer to air dry them.

The GG and megs MF system took detailing to a new level for me! I'm happy I chose to do my dads car that sits outside all year round to do first. Both him and I are totally sold in everything I bought. Would polmolive work to wash them?


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[WRAPT C5Z06]

The GG and megs MF system took detailing to a new level for me! I'm happy I chose to do my dads car that sits outside all year round to do first. Both him and I are totally sold in everything I bought. Would polmolive work to wash them?


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Yep, any type of dishwashing detergent will work fine.

 

[Matt575]

Talked to my dad and he said they were there before I started! Thank god! I was pretty sure I was causing them to occur. I guess it happened after my mom rear ended someone like 10 years ago. So far the DA MF system is working wonders! My dad got home from work and was speechless. I'm half way done with the car now. My only question is, after the pad is primed how large size drops should I put on the pad and how big? I have tried doing 2,3,4 and didn't really tell a difference. The pad seems very well covered with product when I'm spraying it off with my air compressor.


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Ahhh, I should have been more clear, I never suspected you put those in the paint. Crows feet are very common.

Glad you're getting nice results with the MF system. I love it! Try using 2 large pea sized drops. I've found that to work great. You don't want to add more than 3 drops, IMO. Are you blowing out the pad after every section?

Wait, wait!! The first section I need to get the pad good and coverd? Then after that all I need is 2-4 pea sized drops???? I must have been using WAY too much!! Even after I blow everything off with the air???

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Wait, wait!! The first section I need to get the pad good and coverd? Then after that all I need is 2-4 pea sized drops???? I must have been using WAY too much!! Even after I blow everything off with the air???

Before you even begin to polish, you need to prime the pad! Once the pad is primed, even after blowing out the pad, don't add more than a few pea sized drops. Seems as though you were using way too much product!

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[Matt575]

Before you even begin to polish, you need to prime the pad! Once the pad is primed, even after blowing out the pad, don't add more than a few pea sized drops. Seems as though you were using way too much product!

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I watched that video but must have missed the part after priming and using only 2-4 pea sized drops. I did prime it but primed it on every section after that too. Wasted A LOT of product I guess!!!!! :buffing:

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Wasted A LOT of product I guess!!!!! :buffing:

And by applying too much product, you were definitely hindering your results. So, prime pad 1 time before you start polishing. Make sure you get good coverage on the pad. Blow out the pad the pad(you don't want too much product on the pad), then add 2-3 pea-sized drops and go to work. Remember to blow out the pad after each section.

 

[ShaunD]

Yep, any type of dishwashing detergent will work fine.

It would be best to use a dish detergent that has no perfumes/dyes added, and especially one that doesn't have a lotion/moisturizer added for your skin. Dawn Pure Essentials is hypoallergenic, contains no dyes, has a very light citrus scent(will rinse out of MF's), contains no phosphates, is biodegradable, and is concentrated so you can use less than you would of the reg Dawn. I still recommend reg MF detergent, especially if you have a high efficiency washer machine so you don't risk sudsing out your machine.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

It would be best to use a dish detergent that has no perfumes/dyes added, and especially one that doesn't have a lotion/moisturizer added for your skin. Dawn Pure Essentials is hypoallergenic, contains no dyes, has a very light citrus scent(will rinse out of MF's), contains no phosphates, is biodegradable, and is concentrated so you can use less than you would of the reg Dawn. I still recommend reg MF detergent, especially if you have a high efficiency washer machine so you don't risk sudsing out your machine.

Good point Shaun about the extra additives in some dish soaps. I wash my MF pads by hand.

 

[Matt575]

And by applying too much product, you were definitely hindering your results. So, prime pad 1 time before you start polishing. Make sure you get good coverage on the pad. Blow out the pad the pad(you don't want too much product on the pad), then add 2-3 pea-sized drops and go to work. Remember to blow out the pad after each section.

So to prime I add the larger amount of product. Put on pad and put machine on car for a few second while turned on. Then check for good coverage. Then complete section and blow MF out. Then pea size spots on pad for each section after that? That sound right?

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

So to prime I add the larger amount of product. Put on pad and put machine on car for a few second while turned on. Then check for good coverage. Then complete section and blow MF out. Then pea size spots on pad for each section after that? That sound right?

You want to get good coverage(prime) before you polish any section. So, add a good amount of product, then put the polisher against the paint, turn it on for a few seconds, turn off. Blow out the pad, then check coverage. Do this process until you get good coverage. Once you have good coverage, blow out the pad, then add pea sized drops and go to work. Then, blow out the pad after every section, add pea sized drops and go to work again. Repeat the process(not priming) until you finish the car. :dblthumb2:

 

[dougaross]

You want to get good coverage(prime) before you polish any section. So, add a good amount of product, then put the polisher against the paint, turn it on for a few seconds, turn off. Blow out the pad, then check coverage. Do this process until you get good coverage. Once you have good coverage, blow out the pad, then add pea sized drops and go to work. :dblthumb2:

What if you don't have air?

 

[Matt575]

You want to get good coverage(prime) before you polish any section. So, add a good amount of product, then put the polisher against the paint, turn it on for a few seconds, turn off. Blow out the pad, then check coverage. Do this process until you get good coverage. Once you have good coverage, blow out the pad, then add pea sized drops and go to work. :dblthumb2:

Got it!! Man I wasted A LOT of product!!!! Good thing I'm still learning... :buffing:

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

What if you don't have air?

Use a pad conditioning brush or pinnacle bug sponge. :xyxthumbs:

 

[Matt575]

What if you don't have air?

They sell a brush and a washing bucket system

 

[5.4 Shelby]

So to prime I add the larger amount of product. Put on pad and put machine on car for a few second while turned on. Then check for good coverage. Then complete section and blow MF out. Then pea size spots on pad for each section after that? That sound right?

I wouldnt blow out after priming and before first use. You are priming the pad to get it covered with polish. you blow it out to get rid of excess spent polish and paint "dust".

I know Mark likes to blow out the pad each buffing cycle. You will begin to see when the pad is matted and saturated. I use little product. 3 peas after initial prime. I only blow out every 2-3 cycles depending on how matted the fibers are.

I finally got my 3in pads. I am hoping to spend most of the day tomorrow playing with them. I will try to remember to take pics of how saturated the pads are.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

They sell a brush and a washing bucket system

The pad washer system will severly slow you down, IMO. While compressed air is the best option, you need enough air pressure to spin the pad very fast to clean effectively. Do you have that? A pad brush or bug sponge works great, too.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I wouldnt blow out after priming and before first use. You are priming the pad to get it covered with polish. you blow it out to get rid of excess spent polish and paint "dust".

Hey Kevin,I somewhat agree with you, but less is more with this system. I suppose that you don't have to blow out the pad after priming and before the first use, but there's already a ton of polish on the pad, therefore, the fibers are will not be fluffed. Then to add more product just seems like too much. It's extremely important to keep the pad clean and fibers fluffed with this system.