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 thereur |
Posted: Nov 18 2007, 04:41 AM
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Guest S2KI User #: 73571 S2KI Age: 2 yrs 115 days PPD Average: 0.1 Owner 2007 Laguna/Bermuda Blue/Black Manteca, CA   |
The Properautocare site lists a pad lubricant. Is this necessary? Do you use some sort of lubricant? I checked the Better Car Care FAQ and saw no mention of a pad lube.
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| Berner9 |
Posted: Nov 18 2007, 05:43 AM
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Gold Member S2KI User #: 64131 S2KI Age: 3 yrs 21 days PPD Average: 0.4 Owner 2007 Berlina Black/Black Kalamazoo, MI |
Its a good idea. It helps when you start using a new pad so its not just foam rubbing on your paint until your pad is actually covered in wax.
Not sure if you could just spray it with some QD? --------------------   
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 Ubetit |
Posted: Nov 18 2007, 07:54 AM
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Moderator  S2KI User #: 10784 S2KI Age: 7 yrs 147 days PPD Average: 3.7 Owner 2008 Custom Color/Custom Columbus |
I use one quick spray of my QD from about 18 inches away. Don't get it real wet though or you'll sling.
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| RACER |
Posted: Nov 18 2007, 08:26 AM
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Member  S2KI User #: 30322 S2KI Age: 6 yrs 36 days PPD Average: 7.8 Owner 2003 New Formula Red/Black Knoxville, TN  |
"Pre-lubricate your buffing pad with a shot or two of water or detailing spray." http://autopia.org/forum/guide-detailing/8...perfection.html You could use a light mist of water, or quick detailer.     
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| GranPrix |
Posted: Nov 18 2007, 05:38 PM
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Member S2KI User #: 51271 S2KI Age: 4 yrs 44 days PPD Average: 3.6 Owner 2005 GrandPrix White/Tan SoFLa  |
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| thereur |
Posted: Nov 18 2007, 05:51 PM
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Guest S2KI User #: 73571 S2KI Age: 2 yrs 115 days PPD Average: 0.1 Owner 2007 Laguna/Bermuda Blue/Black Manteca, CA |
Applied 3m Swirl Remover for the 2nd time today. Didn't get them all out the first time 'cause the pad was too wet. Repeated the application today, and the results are great! Virtually zero swirls - mirror like! Thanks!
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| Amit |
Posted: Nov 19 2007, 11:52 AM
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Guest S2KI User #: 17008 S2KI Age: 7 yrs 3 days PPD Average: 0.7 Owner 2002 Spa/Indy Yellow/Black Anaheim and San Jacinto |
okay, one of my questions got answered today.
How about after polishing and waxing? what can you use to wash the pads afterwards? and should I air dry them. I just bought brand new edge pads, and don't want to ruin them. -------------------- 2002 SPA YELLOW 2003 LEXUS IS300 2008 DUCATI 1098S 2009 Paratoys MZ-100 and Momentum  Next: NSX 98-01, 997 c4s, 997GT3  
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| wanabe |
Posted: Nov 19 2007, 12:01 PM
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Moderator S2KI User #: 162 S2KI Age: 9 yrs 40 days PPD Average: 4.2 Owner 2000 Berlina Black/Black manhattan beach, calif |
didnt see any on our sponsor's site, so am posting this one (that i have used and like): http://www.autogeek.net/xmt-pad-cleaner.html -------------------- chief wacko, wash n wax forum me: wanabe in my S2K! my car: darkvader '00 black/black #8382 S2KCA Member! 
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| Amit |
Posted: Nov 19 2007, 12:05 PM
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Guest S2KI User #: 17008 S2KI Age: 7 yrs 3 days PPD Average: 0.7 Owner 2002 Spa/Indy Yellow/Black Anaheim and San Jacinto |
I can't get my hands on that stuff today. can I use any regular household cleaners or car wash to wash the pads? next time, I'm getting the whole kit.  |
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| wanabe |
Posted: Nov 19 2007, 12:21 PM
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Moderator S2KI User #: 162 S2KI Age: 9 yrs 40 days PPD Average: 4.2 Owner 2000 Berlina Black/Black manhattan beach, calif |
sure- just rinse the pad really well (which you should do with any cleaner). and if you have a spur, that can make clean up easier if you have any caking on the pad. (spurs are usually used while you are polishing, but i use mine for clean up also) http://www.autogeek.net/spur100.html i dry mine on the machine- at the lowest setting. spin out the excess water until none comes out. then air dry before putting away. |
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| slanguage |
Posted: Nov 19 2007, 12:24 PM
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Moderator S2KI User #: 33249 S2KI Age: 5 yrs 268 days PPD Average: 2.1 Enthusiast Philadelphia |
Pad Cleaner
This is the stuff I use to clean my pads. Will last up to a week depending on how many pads you use. Awesome stuff!!! You will see the crud it cleans out every time you clean out you pail after use!!   
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| RACER |
Posted: Nov 19 2007, 12:35 PM
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Member S2KI User #: 30322 S2KI Age: 6 yrs 36 days PPD Average: 7.8 Owner 2003 New Formula Red/Black Knoxville, TN |
Linky no worky. |
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| slanguage |
Posted: Nov 19 2007, 12:48 PM
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Moderator S2KI User #: 33249 S2KI Age: 5 yrs 268 days PPD Average: 2.1 Enthusiast Philadelphia |
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