When to use a quick detailer

[Spanky50]

Hello. Is it good practice to use a small amount of quick detailer on a compound pad or on the paint surface when polishing?

Is it good practice to use a little bit of quick detailer when waxing? I use liquid butter wax from Adams or Chemical guys. Please let me know and thanks.

 

[FUNX650]

Hello. Is it good practice to use a small
amount of quick detailer on a compound
pad or on the paint surface when polishing?

Is it good practice to use a little bit
of quick detailer when waxing? I use
liquid ____ wax...

I wouldn’t say it’s a “good practice”
in either scenario; but, I won’t go
as far as to say it’s a “bad practice”.

IMO:
The liquid forms of Compounds/Polishes/
Waxes, in and of themselves, should effectuate
enough “wetness” to the pads or paint surfaces
to perform their designed purposes without any
outside assistance.


Bob

 

[Paul A.]

Hey, welcome Spanky50!

Some folks like to condition their pads with QD's or other things before first use. I personally don't and simply let the product I'm using on the pad do its work alone.

I have ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEM with that technique, though. I completely understand why some folks like it and, like Bob said, it certainly isn't a bad practice.

Try it both ways for yourself and see how it goes. Just don't saturate your pad with QD...just a quick spritz for additional lube.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Here's my take,


When working with "foam" pads - pad saturation is a problem. That is the pad getting wet and saturated from the liquids you're using.

When pads get wet with liquid they stop doing what they are supposed to do,

Foam cutting pads stop cutting.

Foam polishing pads stop polishing.

Foam finishing pads stop finishing.


Because the pads are going to get wet anyways - I don't help them. In other words, I don't use a spray detailer to dampen my pads when they are dry or at anytime during the buffing process. They will get "wet" all on their own.


I do use spray detailers or glass cleaners to help remove sticky compound residues when needed.

 

[PaulMys]

Bob, Pauly, and of course Mike said it all.

The enemy of a newbie using too much product is exactly what Mike pointed out.

Big waste of time, product, and not to mention saturated pads make HEAT.

Another drawback is the pads will be harder to clean. Much harder.

Please watch a few of Mike's videos, or grab a book. It'll help you out.