ok so i had my first shot at using the PC. when the time came to put the swirl remover on i put it on the pad and tried to spread it evenly onto the paint but it seemed that the pad was so dry it absorbed most of it.. should i be getting the pad wet or damp before use? i dont have any kind of conditioner or anything but is that a must? thanks

 

Do you have some quick detailer spray? If so, use that.

 

i got some w/ my clay bar? spray that onto the pad? how wet do you get it and am i using too little polish possibly??

 

you can spray on some light mist of water... or i use a pad conditioner the first time i use the pads.

from autogeek:

"12 oz. Pinnacle XMT Polishing Foam Pad Conditioner
Prevention of dry buffing is as easy as misting an unused pad with Pinnacle XMT Polishing Pad Conditioner. It only takes a couple of spritzes to prep the pad for polishing. The rich lubricants instantly penetrate the pad, softening and conditioning the material. Even if the pad has never been used, it will glide across the paint like you

 

so maybe im just not putting enough polish on? it just seems like its all gone once i put it on the car, it doesnt spread at all... i put a line across the pad..

 

What kinda polish you using?

Try watching this video:

http://www.auto-geek.net/video/Intermediat...rl_removal.html