How do you lubricate a polishing pad?

For concentrated products or if you’re working on a small section, apply 3 to 4 pea-sized drops of product. Be sure to apply enough product to sufficiently lubricate the paint. Polish can be applied in a circle towards the outer edge of the pad.

Do you need to use Polishing Pad Conditioner?

No matter the pad, chemical, or machine, use Polishing Pad Conditioner to lubricate and prime the pad for superior results with fewer passes in less time. Polishing Pad Conditioner extends polish work time to properly use all of the particle abrasive and refine the finish.

Can I use water instead of pad conditioner?

Re: Is pad conditioner really necessary? A spritz of water will prime a pad also. Water, detail spray, pad conditioner will all have some affect on more cut, less chance of marring, etc but will you notice a difference between them. In general probably not.

How much compound do you put on a pad?

A general rule of thumb to follow when it comes to the proper amount of polish to use is somewhere between 3 to 4 pea sized drops for a working area no larger than 18″ x 18″. An entire coat of polish on a mid sized vehicle should take around 1.5 ounces of product to complete.

What is priming a pad?

Priming a pad isn;t very difficult, the whole idea is to saturate the surface of the pad with polish in order to prevent the symptoms mentioned above. This can be done in several different ways, here is one example of how to do this: Put a few dots on the polishing pad (like you normally do)

Whats the difference between a buffing pad and a polishing pad?

Polishing generates a brushed or lined finish, where buffing removes the lines and creates a bright luster finish. The process of buffing generally requires surface refinement polishing prior to buffing.

Is buff and polish the same?

The key difference between polishing and buffing lies within the grit of each abrasive. For example, polishing is typically performed using a high-grit abrasive. Buffing, on the other hand, is performed using a low-grit abrasive.