View Full Version : orange pad for both 3m compound & SMR ?
s2skimon
12-30-2003, 05:58 PM
Will be applying 3M Fine Cut Compound then 3M SMR (same job) , can I use my orange pad for both apps ?
thanks for reading
montoya
hondaguy2582
12-30-2003, 06:08 PM
Do not use the same pad for doing both polishes. If anything, I would have a second pad handy for doing the smr. You can mix and match if you want, but thats only if you have washed off the former product on the pad, then it is safe to use.
s2skimon
12-30-2003, 06:50 PM
even in this case where the product is quite similar ?
Accumulator
12-30-2003, 08:46 PM
Montoya- Yeah, it really IS better to err on the side of caution here, and have separate, dedicated pads. Those two products are actually (IMO) VERY different. Different types and levels of abrasives. Any leftover abrasive from the FC would REALLY defeat the purpose of the SMR. Trying to save money on pads by using fewer of them is usually false economy.
s2skimon
12-30-2003, 08:48 PM
point(s) well taken. I will get alternate pads, it`s just they take forever to ship to canada .. < sigh >
Accumulator
12-31-2003, 01:49 PM
Maybe you could find some at an autobody/paint supply place. Many of them have Meguiar`s pads (and others) in stock.
s2skimon
12-31-2003, 02:13 PM
couldn`t find any detailer or detail supplies. I`m thinking of using my white foam pad for 3M fine Cut and my orange pad for 3M SMR. I think that should do for now ?