How much product to apply to pad?

Kool_ZX3 · 04-29-06, 06:22

Since i will be using ssr2 and 1 on LC white polishing pads (for now).... how much product should i apply to the pad before starting???

JDookie · 04-29-06, 07:03

I hope you don't mean on the *same* white pad??

Anyway, I usually start off with a swirl or two of product on the pad. Some like to do an X. Regardless, put the product on the pad, and rub it in a little with your finger, and work your first area on a slow speed like 3 or so. This is just to prime the pad. Once the pad is primed, and you are able to actually work the product on a higher speed without it disappearing on you, you won't need anywhere near as much on the pad each time. A few dabs will do. Just all depends on how long you want to work each area.

Kool_ZX3 · 04-29-06, 07:08

Should i lay it on thick?

JDookie · 04-29-06, 07:20

No, not at all. It will only take one or two large X's to prime the pad. After that, a small swirl will do. Here's the issue. You want to use enough product so that you can run the PC on speeds 5 or 6 for enough time to actually do the required paint correction. If it dries up too fast on you, you are either working too large of an area or not using enough product. On the other hand, if you find that it is taking forever to break the polish down and make it disappear, then you are using too much. It doesn't take much to prime a pad, and it definitely doesn't take much to polish the whole car. Most people tend to always use too much product.

Hope this helps.

Kool_ZX3 · 04-29-06, 07:26

Will an X with that much product be enough?

The pic is from eshine's website

JDookie · 04-29-06, 07:27

Yep, use that much initially to prime the pad, and then 25%-50% of that there after.

Like I said, just adjust the amount of product to how much working time you want.

Kool_ZX3 · 04-29-06, 07:29

Great Stuff... thanks so much. All the advice here should make my pc experience so much easier

whitelude12 · 04-29-06, 08:26

how about using rotary?

eShine · 04-30-06, 04:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kool_ZX3

Will an X with that much product be enough?

The pic is from eshine's website

In that pic I am applying the initial amount on a misted pad. Afterwards I would use much less, If you apply too little at first you will be buffing to dry.

JDookie · 04-30-06, 12:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitelude12

how about using rotary?

Pretty much the same rules apply. Just adjust the amount of polish to the desired lenght of working time.