different products on same foam pad?

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Is it truth once the foam pad was use with product "A", that pad cannot be use with product "B" even the similar type of polish?



For example:



Can I use AIO, P21s PCL and Pinnacle PCL on same pad after through wash?



Poorboys SSR 2.5, Sonux SFX 2 and Optimum Car Polish on same pad after through wash?
 
No problem, I have done it plenty of times. The only thing is that you have to make sure that the pads are thoroughly cleaned.
 
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As long as you wash them between product changes you won't have any problems.
 
Rollman said:
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As long as you wash them between product changes you won't have any problems.
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That's exactly what I do. However, there are some here who are very strict about 1 product per pad.
 
I've done both, wash pads and change the pads. All depends on how many pads you have and how much time you have to wash them.
 
I am so glad to hear about mult products on same pad without problems. Est $10 per pad for each products are very costly if you know what I mean.



Thanks for the input.
 
steck said:
they're way too anal,,and have too many pads.
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That may be true, but in some cases, you don't have much choice.



I love Wolfgang Paint Sealant and that stuff just does NOT come out of foam pads, so I have dedicated one black finishing pad to nothing but WG. I've done everything short of pressure washing the pad, and it just won't come out. Don't get me wrong, the bulk of it comes out, but there is always a white stain where it was absorbed into the pad. I actually kind of like that because that says something about how durable it is. :xyxthumbs
 
JDookie said:
That may be true, but in some cases, you don't have much choice.



I love Wolfgang Paint Sealant and that stuff just does NOT come out of foam pads, so I have dedicated one black finishing pad to nothing but WG. I've done everything short of pressure washing the pad, and that stuff never comes out.
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JDookie,



How can you tell the product comes out or not when washing?



For me, If I see white foaming of the soap start getting richer and richer when squeeze, plus no more stain marks on the pad. Is that a good indication the pad is clean enough?
 
I just let them soak for a few hours in a bucket of hot water and Dawn and then rinse them out with pressure from the hose. When the foam looks consistently clean, it's good enough.



When I use WG, they are pretty much permanently stained white and it never comes out. The water also beads off the pads instead of penetrating them.
 
JDookie said:
I just let them soak for a few hours in a bucket of hot water and Dawn and then rinse them out with pressure from the hose. When the foam looks consistently clean, it's good enough.



When I use WG, they are pretty much permanently stained white and it never comes out. The water also beads off the pads instead of penetrating them.
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I used to soak and wash pads with Dawn or other strong dish soaps. I recently switched to warm water with laundry detergent

powder (dissolved before putting in the pads). In my experience it is MUCH more effective. I also used to find it difficult to get carnauba out of foam applicators with dish soap, but with laundry detergent, it's a snap.
 
JDookie said:
That may be true, but in some cases, you don't have much choice.



I love Wolfgang Paint Sealant and that stuff just does NOT come out of foam pads...
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Same experience with Meg's pads and Meg's products - particularly #80 and #83. I guess this is why they don't recommend using the same pad for different products.
 
Ive used VM and #80 with the same pad, with each other. 80 does an excellent job on its own, but ive also been know to add some VM to increase working time.
 
a.k.a. Patrick said:
Ive used VM and #80 with the same pad, with each other. 80 does an excellent job on its own, but ive also been know to add some VM to increase working time.
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Add VM to #80?? Now that's something I've never heard before. Very interesting, but won't that prevent you from seeing your results a little bit? From the glaze I mean?
 
Jason, correct me if Im wrong...One shouldnt really be using a product unless they know of its capabilites. Im fairly confidant in knowing what 80 provides to me, adding "a little" to it can bring amazing results. Im also fairly familiar with what VM can accomplish. The abrasives in VM are obviously no match for the abrasive in 80, therefore are of little if any value. However, VM polishing oils are of great consequence, to me, when using a product, as #80. They allow me to gain additional time to work with number 80, reaping complete benefits from its diminishing qualities.

Im not talking about mixing product here, but as the question implied, is it ok to use one pad for different products.

What I do is lightly season the pad with VM, then use the #80 in my normal fashion. I will occasionally add a drop at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions to reseason according to my needs.



This method may not be for everyone, but one I find of value to me.

Vanilla Moose to #80 is what Hersheys syrup is to Vanilla Ice Cream !
 
That's exactly the explanation I was looking for, and makes total sense. You are right, the mild glaze in VM is no match for the abrasives in #80, so the little bit you are adding probably won't matter.



This is a really great idea, and I find all the Meg's polishes to be somewhat dry, especially #83, so this is something I am definitely going to try next time.



Thanks!!
 
Jason, I dont use a lot of 83, but i bet VM would have its advantages with it also. Theres actually a product that currently exists, that I have just started using that matches the qualities that exist with this VM80 combo.
 
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