When using a DA, what causes the product to accumulate in the center of the pad?

[Jngrbrdman]

I dug up some old threads that were very helpful in determining which product to use. I thought I'd list some of them here and maybe save a search or two.

Blackfire vs ZFX (Zaino)

Souveran vs Blitz

Paste Glaz vs Souveran

Klasse or Zaino on silver

Klasse or Zaino on white

Hopefully we will get a good Klasse vs Zaino on a dark car thread going on and this list will be just about complete. I hope this helps a little.

 

[z driver 88t]

Jngrbrdman -



Very thoughtful and useful to post this, will save time and help many. :xyxthumbs



Your friendly neighborhood Lizard

 

[CarbonCrew]

And how do you prevent it? I've been noticing, especially with aggressive pad/product combinations (LC orange w/ M105), that a lot of material begins to collect in the center of the pad after two or three passes. It usually is a bear to clean out. I imagine it is spent product and paint collecting in the pad. Any tips for keeping this to a minimum?

 

[imported_Bunky]

You should clean your pad as often as needed. It may be after ever panel depending on the amount of build up on the pad.

 

[bmw5541]

Clean "on the fly" after each panel. By this, I mean, after each panel, take a clean terry cloth and hold it in your palm. Then take the polisher and place the pad face down onto the cloth. Set the speed to 3 and turn on the polisher. Press the cloth into the pad and hold for a few seconds. This should get most of the build up out. When it gets to the point that the pad is no longer coming clean, change to a new pad.