do you use this pad to apply or remove polish/wax?
1459345
Although not common, that is exactly the reason I purchased this pad. I use a mild cleaner wax, and with the mild polishing action of this pad, creates a very fine polishing effect. It also greatly helps when waxing a car that has been neglected as the pad evenly spreads the wax whereas hand washing can make rich color spots in thick pooled wax areas and regular color spots in the thin waxed areas. This pad makes it more even.
1459346
I use it to apply wax and prefer removing by hand. Since the wax I use has a minute amount of polishing abrasive, small blemishes can be removed with additional motion by the random orbital polisher.
1459347
It works best to apply polish, it will cake up if you use it with wax. It works fine to remove polish/wax.
1702554
Hi, No, the foam pad would not. However, a buffing cloth may leave lint, especially since there is a lot of force required to buff the dry wax.
47856
That depends...this kit came with pad conditioner (for use when applying wax or polish) and pad cleaner for when the job is done. I have detailed my car twice and pads are still in decent condition while using conditioner during and soaking the pads in the cleaner afterwards. You will make them last a lot longer if you use those products, as they are very good. I'd say by the third run, I'll need to buy another pad (s).
415191
I have a 6" hand buffer and I use a Terry Cloth Pad to put this on, then wipe off by hand & then apply wax using the same process.
49515
I applied my polish directly to the pad. The pads worked great. The waffle design keeps the heat down, so there is less chance of burning the paint.
1785971
No, I didn't use one. A good microfiber pad/towel is the best at buffing the wax out. That first over buffing towels if by hand. The only problem I had was knowing if I got all the wax off. White wax dried on a white car Do much more smaller sections at the time to make sure you got it all off
1075342
I put the product on the pad and then the pad on the skin. The product does what it's intended to do. However it leaves a very sticky residue on your skin after removing the pads.
1389225
I would assume it would, Just need to find the correct polishing compound. Would use the black pad with a mild polish first, and if needed, then switch to buff majic. Pro-polish should help to resore the color and remove light oxidation.
1300961
The pad goes on a hard backing polisher. It is very thick. I use it on my boat for compounding. Very good pad made of wool.
373560
I actually use right now, a brand out of harbor freight. 6", cheaper with a price of 5.00 dollars a pad. I use all three, compound, polish and wax pads. They work just fine. I'm not a professional but I love my vehicles to shine and look good. They do the job.
692666
If the condition of your car is "ok" and you don't see light scratches or swirl marks, I would start with the blue pad. And it also depends on the polish you're using on the pads. If it's just a wax and you have oxidation or marks, then go ahead and use the red pad. But if you're using a polish or rubbing compound, then again, start with the blue pad.
119715
I don't know, but it sounds like it is. Does anyone know how to use the polish remover? Since I didn't have the proper applicator pad I have to try and lift up the polish and reapply. Hoping for better results!!
447369
Sorry I don't know. You might try to lightly scrape and then try to polish with a soft scrub pad
454706
i don't think so...my best way to remove wax i with a clean rag and an iron. keep moving the rag to a clean area as the wax melts onto it. you'll have to dump the rag and sometimes scrub the iron surface for residue.
256154
This polisher comes with a 6 inch backing plate. A 6.5 inch buffing pad will work fine. Just make sure the backing plate is 1/2 inch smaller then the buffing pad otherwise you will destroy your pads.
408910
It will remove the small specks, but your results will be better if you use a clay bar first. The small specks will mix with the polish creating more swirl marks. Then you would have to polish again with a new clean pad. My amateur opinion...
2132509
No I would not use this to polish a car. You want a buffer with a soft pad that you can use compound and wax