Pads, why cann`t I

[SVTKLR]

Hi all, New here but have been lurking for awhile. Bought a PC and Sonus pad kit and I have a question. I am only doing this for my two personal cars. So why cann`t I use say my finishing pad to apply NXT. Clean my pad and let it dry and then use the same pad for #16. I keep reading about not mixing product on the same pad but I hate to spend a fortune for pads for 2 cars. So if somebody could please tell me the downside to this I would appreciate it.Or lets say I try PP on my orange pad but it does not do the job. Why cann`t I use the same pad with UPP.

Thanks

[cwcad]

i would think that there would be no reason not to do it. there certainly sould be a lag time between coats as the pad dry`s. i have to admit that i am a sucker for new pads because they do an awesome job. each one works differently for each application. HEY, do what you want! we all do it a little different. just make sure that the surface it prepped rite!

[Alfisti]

#16 would leave wax residue which would likely interfere with the all synthetic NXT.



Different abrasive polishes contain different chemistries and particle sizes - cutting polish residue can contaminate a finishing polish application.



Best not to mix chemistries...it can create unexpected (and undesirable) results.



Best to wash pads well if you want to use the same pads for different products.

[YukonG]

You should have no problem using the same pad as long as you clean it thouroughly and let it dry completely. I clean my pads with Dawn and warm water and have had no problem using them to apply another product. One thing to keep in mind is that I only use the same type of product for each pad. That is to say, that I will only use another wax on the pad that I use for waxing and will only use anther polish on the pad that I use for polishing.

[stevet]

Originally posted by YukonG

You should have no problem using the same pad as long as you clean it thouroughly and let it dry completely. I clean my pads with Dawn and warm water and have had no problem using them to apply another product. One thing to keep in mind is that I only use the same type of product for each pad. That is to say, that I will only use another wax on the pad that I use for waxing and will only use anther polish on the pad that I use for polishing.





Same thing I do and I have no problems with this:up