Kevin Brown's Paper! - Page 3

dionnfr · 09-23-09, 10:49

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Originally Posted by rusty bumper

Don't worry. No one has an expiration date stamped on the bottom of their foot.

Detailing is good exercise, and it helps to keep the body in shape. I can still squat down to the ground with ease because I've been doing it so long, I guess.

I know of friends, near my age of 52, that can't even do that.

I for one can't squat that low, knees are shot I'm 57

bert31 · 09-23-09, 11:57

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

I for one think that the paper will be worth paying *something* for, and I'm hoping that Kevin Brown sets up a method by which we can do so.

I agree. I would have no problem Pay Pal'ing him for such hard work. I have no idea what something like this would go for though.

Accumulator · 09-23-09, 12:15

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Originally Posted by rusty bumper

I take that the KB method relies heavily on cleaning the pad after each buffing session?

Well, it relies on cleaning the pads as needed, and that's pretty often. Between the dried-up product and the cut-off clear it can amount to a large part of the overall job. It's a case of *not* just adding more product as needed.

wannafbody · 09-23-09, 12:32

I think instead of a paper a website with photos and illustrations would be much better and easier accessed.

rusty bumper · 09-23-09, 07:58

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Originally Posted by dionnfr

I for one can't squat that low, knees are shot I'm 57

Sorry to hear that.

I feel like a heel now.

For my age, I guess my joints are in better shape than most. I tripped and fell (on a concrete floor) at work some ten years ago and did a little damage to my left knee. Had to have some fluid drained out of a pocket, and then had an MRI. Doctor said I was way ahead of the game with my joints, as they showed no sign of deterioration yet.

rusty bumper · 09-23-09, 08:05

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

Well, it relies on cleaning the pads as needed, and that's pretty often. Between the dried-up product and the cut-off clear it can amount to a large part of the overall job. It's a case of *not* just adding more product as needed.

I've learned it's better to clean a pad with a stiff nylon brush between buffing sessions before moving on to the next panel.

Some have recommended pressing the pad into a towel (to remove excess liquid I suppose?) every now and then too.

wannafbody · 09-24-09, 07:51

I use a tooth brush if working with a wool pad. I've never bothered doing that with a foam pad. Next time I bust out the UC I may give that a shot.

Accumulator · 09-25-09, 08:54

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Originally Posted by rusty bumper

I've learned it's better to clean a pad with a stiff nylon brush between buffing sessions before moving on to the next panel..

Different pad-cleaing techniques for different situations IMO. I probably use all the various cleaning techniques at one time or another.

I do the brush thing with foam pads on the rotary and diminishing-abrasive products.

With M105 (and to a much lesser extent M205) on foam I do better when I really *clean and dry* the pad.

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Originally Posted by wannafbody

I use a tooth brush if working with a wool pad...

Yeah, I sometimes like a brush for wool instead of my "proper tool" spur. Or even a dulled screwdriver.

Kevin Brown · 09-25-09, 07:15

I like to use compressed air for cleaning pads.

I have gotten so spoiled with using air that when I don't have it available, I feel like a "hack" that is cutting corners.
Consequently, I use a LOT more pads compared to the times I am able to use air for pad cleaning.

And wow!

When you see how much stuff blows out of the pads nowadays it makes you realize why the pads seem to quit working as good as when they are fresh...

So,the next time you are considering dropping a $150-$200 on the latest and greatest buffer...
Spend the dough on a small portable air compressor instead.

rusty bumper · 09-25-09, 10:14

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Originally Posted by Kevin Brown

I like to use compressed air for cleaning pads.

I have gotten so spoiled with using air that when I don't have it available, I feel like a "hack" that is cutting corners.
Consequently, I use a LOT more pads compared to the times I am able to use air for pad cleaning.

And wow! When you see how much stuff blows out of the pads nowadays it makes you realize why the pads seem to quit working as good as when they are fresh...

So,the next time you are considering dropping a $150-$200 on the latest and greatest buffer...
Spend the dough on a small portable air compressor instead.

After a good brushing I presume?

I turn my PC down to "3" and run it with the brush applied to the pad. I remove more dust that way.

Compressed air sounds intriguing though.

rusty bumper · 09-25-09, 10:18

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

Different pad-cleaing techniques for different situations IMO. I probably use all the various cleaning techniques at one time or another.

I do the brush thing with foam pads on the rotary and diminishing-abrasive products.

With M105 (and to a much lesser extent M205) on foam I do better when I really *clean and dry* the pad.

Yeah, I sometimes like a brush for wool instead of my "proper tool" spur. Or even a dulled screwdriver.

I've seen that done before.

The flat blade screwdriver had rounded corners after a while.

Kevin Brown · 09-25-09, 11:03

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Originally Posted by rusty bumper

I've seen that done before.

The flat blade screwdriver had rounded corners after a while.

I have seen that, too.

Guess where the "missing metal" went...?!? Hmmmm... hopefully it went where the old residue did.

I am so paranoid that I even worry about using a spur or a nylon brush.
Don't get me wrong- I DO use them, but I always think about the potential for transferring metal or plastic onto the pad. It's a bit too much, I know...

AIR. The "CLEAN" pad-cleaning TOOL!