Killed a boss 6.5 orange pad

**nothingface5384** · 08-12-2015, 07:11 PM

I forgot my stack of pads for a detail job, only had 1 pad to do whole car
Boss g21
Boss 6.5 orange pad
4 pea sized drops
3d adapt
Speed 5
Pad backing started seperating from foam.
Couple spots on foam face where swelled where product
drops were..

All on all turned a chalky flat white car into a glossy white with great mirror like reflection

**tropicsteve** · 08-13-2015, 10:51 AM

pics please

**RaskyR1** · 08-13-2015, 10:57 AM

One pad to do a whole car will push the life of most any foam pad, especially on a large throw tool. I`m sure Griot`s would have no problem replacing it for you though.

**nothingface5384** · 08-13-2015, 07:05 PM

Yeah lesson learned
Like i said first full polish job versus my 3 or 4 test spots ive done
It wasnt really my detail job
I just tagged along and somehow ended up doing the wash and polish step while my buddy did the wax and interior portion
Ill have a pic up soon
No computer anymore just phone

Its like that all around pretty much

**nothingface5384** · 08-13-2015, 07:19 PM

Heres the result of the car if anyone is interested in that too

**65chevy** · 08-13-2015, 07:49 PM

nice job to bad about your buffing pad

**tropicsteve** · 08-13-2015, 07:53 PM

the more pads and microfibers, the better.

**nothingface5384** · 08-13-2015, 08:50 PM

Yeah next time ill try and have 4 to 6 on hand
That way i dont have to attempt to clean on the fly..i can just finish job then soak them all in a bucket of snappy clean

**allenk4** · 08-16-2015, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by nothingface5384

Yeah next time ill try and have 4 to 6 on hand
That way i dont have to attempt to clean on the fly..i can just finish job then soak them all in a bucket of snappy clean

If you are only planning on using 4-6 pads....you will definitely have to clean on the fly to achieve efficient, high quality results

**nothingface5384** · 08-16-2015, 09:01 PM

I machined polished my 75 hornet today
Used 6 pads
1 hood
1 roof/trunk
2 left side
2 right side
They still seemed to start to seperated ..
Did six passes at 6 G21
Its excessive rpm killing them?
Pads wernt hot as ive checked
Pads werent caked with product either just discolored foam due to oxidation of single stage paint

**RaskyR1** · 08-17-2015, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by nothingface5384

I machined polished my 75 hornet today
Used 6 pads
1 hood
1 roof/trunk
2 left side
2 right side
They still seemed to start to seperated ..
Did six passes at 6 G21
Its excessive rpm killing them?
Pads wernt hot as ive checked
Pads werent caked with product either just discolored foam due to oxidation of single stage paint

I`ve been using these pads since last December and haven`t killed one yet. I typically use 4 pads per car (per product step) and have machine washed them multiple times. I typically on speed 4 but may bump it up to 5 on a curved area.....never used speed 6.

How much product are you applying per section?

If they are failing contact Griot`s.

**pwaug** · 08-17-2015, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by nothingface5384

Yeah next time ill try and have 4 to 6 on hand
That way i dont have to attempt to clean on the fly..i can just finish job then soak them all in a bucket of snappy clean

You really need to be "cleaning on the fly" frequeantly even though you may be using 4-6 pads per step--it removes spent product, removed clearcoat and assures the best results and helps cut down on heat build up. I clean on the fly after each panel at a minimum but usually after each section and have B&S pads that I`ve been using for over 4 years.

**nothingface5384** · 08-17-2015, 10:19 AM

I used my brush every new pass

These were fresh out the package 1st time use
Fresh/dry pad i used 8 small drops of 3d adapt
Then i only did 4 after

The pad wasnt even warm by the time i switched to a new one

**RaskyR1** · 08-17-2015, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by nothingface5384

I used my brush every new pass

These were fresh out the package 1st time use
Fresh/dry pad i used 8 small drops of 3d adapt
Then i only did 4 after

The pad wasnt even warm by the time i switched to a new one

I would use a MF towel to clean on the fly too. It helps remove a lot of excess polish in the pads. I actually clean my pads with the towel after each section and will blow them out with air occasionally too. Try keeping the speeds down to 4-4.5 and see if that helps.

If they do in fact fail call Griot`s and they should take care of you.

**nothingface5384** · 08-17-2015, 10:45 AM

I tried with a white terry cloth on the white car job worked aight
Putting it over the pad and then powering on thr machine

Next job will be a 73 ford maverick
Thankfully when i tested it i only needed a yellow pad to remove the swirls
Did half trunk looks awesome
Ill bump down to 4 and see what happens
Prob woby be till next sunday