How do you apply polish?

Discussion in 'Compounds, Polishes, Paint Cleaners, and Glazes' started by ampbmw, Aug 20, 2010.

  1. ampbmw

    ampbmw DB Forum Supporter

    As in how do you put it on th pad?

    Wondered what different people's techniques were.

    I usually make a cross across the pad to prime the pad, then make 4 dots at N,E,S,W thereafter.
     
  2. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Same here...
     
  3. daveinsweethome

    daveinsweethome DB Forum Supporter

    ditto then i spread it with my fingers. so much fun
     
  4. I make a circle around the outer perimeter :cig:
     
  5. Mindflux

    Mindflux Welcome to Detailing

    I transfer polish from the bottle to the pad via Jedi mind control.
     
  6. vtec92civic

    vtec92civic Nuba Guru

    LoL . . . . .

    how often do you folks change pads or clean pads when polishing or more so compounding?
     
  7. Mindflux

    Mindflux Welcome to Detailing

    clean after every panel, change after every other unless it's a finishing pad, it doesn't matter if those load up since you're at your last step.
     
  8. kripstoe

    kripstoe Virgin Detailer

    Skip that step and mind control the scratches out of the paint.
     
  9. Mindflux

    Mindflux Welcome to Detailing


    My Jedi isn't ceramiclear rated. :/
     
  10. Bunky

    Bunky Guest

    I tried the KBM type method by priming the pad with some a paint cleaner. I applied an ample amount and spread it fairly evenly around (not as thorough as KB Method). It did seemed to work a little better.
     
  11. Dream Machines

    Dream Machines Jedi Nuba


    a circle of product around the middle of the pad with product then two small drops on 3 and 9 o clock positions, spread around the whole pad and rub in thoroughly with fingers
    then a spritz of black baron to lube the pad
    sometimes use evp or a hint of parrafin oil when working on sticky japanese paints
     
  12. Dream Machines

    Dream Machines Jedi Nuba

    change pads after each panel and clean them with a plastic fork or detail brush after each 2 x 2 or 3 x 4 section
    this eliminates the clear from reducing the cutting ability of the single polish systems I use and prevents wool swirls and micro scratches from dirty pads
     

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