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Scrambyjess

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Being a newbie to machine detailing, which kinda pads should i get for detailing? rite from the first step till the last?

 

I have an old Bosch PEX115A which uses a velcro system for attaching pads.

 

Planning to go to HOMEFIX to get the pads, but have no idea which to choose.

 

1. pad for removing swirls and water marks?

2. pad for applying polish?

3. pad for buffing off polish?

4. pad for applying wax?

5. pad for buffing off wax?

 

Hope bros who are into this can enlighten me... thanks alot [sweatdrop]

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Clubace

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i dont think homefix has any pads which is suitable for using on cars.

 

You can browse under the merchant list in MCF or go to some car detailing website such as autopia and look.

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Garlic

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You can get Meguiar's pads from Hypercoat, Gen2 and detailogy sells foam pads too.

 

I usually use a polishing pad(for polishing) and finishing pad(for applying wax or sealant) during detailing, only use the cutting pad for more serious defects.

 

A MF towel is used for wiping/buffing.

 

Pad range

Meguiar's: http://meguiars.com/estore/product_list.cf...sectionID=38101

 

Detailogy(LC pads): http://detailogy.com/polisher-accessories.html

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Scrambyjess

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Juz bought from homefix 2 bosch pads. First is the foam pad, the second is the lambswool. (was told by the manager tat its for buffing off polish/wax).

 

Tried the foam pad, not too bad. but when switched to the wool pad, creates alot of 'fur' all around the surface.. doesnt seemed to remove the polish effectively also.

 

IS this normal? thinking of switching the wool pad for 'cutting' use as i read that its more aggressive.

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Garlic

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A woolpad is not used for buffing off polish/wax, you use a MF towel for that purpose. [sweatdrop][sweatdrop][sweatdrop]

 

A woolpad is very aggressive and will create swirl marks, you have to follow up with a foam pad and less aggressive polish to remove them. I would suggest not using the wool pad, being very aggressive it will damage/burn tru' yr clearcoat if you are not careful.

 

Stay away from synthetic wool pads, if you really have to use one make sure its made from genuine lamb's wool.

 

Btw, did you buy the Bosch blue foam pad and synthetic wool pad(tightened by a string)?

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Scrambyjess

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The bosch pads i boughts were attached using velcro type. Went to 2 HOMEFix store, both only sell the 2 pads which are compatible with my machine. Currently using Bosch PEX115. Itz an antique i think, coz my dad uses tat donkey yrs ago. The pads are also compatible with the GEX 270AE model (Both using velcro system).

 

SO i suppose in order to remove the deep water marks and swirls on my roof and bonnet, i should

 

1) use paint renovator with lambswool (buff with MF cloth)

2) follow by resin polish with foam polishing pad (buff with MF cloth)

 

Is tat ok?

 

p.s Is the polishing pad suitable for applying wax/sealant since bosch doesnt have any finishing pad?

 

 

Thank you all for your advises.. headache as i'm trying for the first time [sweatdrop]

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Garlic

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Paint renovator with lambswool!! [dead][dizzy][shocked][shocked]

 

 

I really suggest you do away with this combo, its just simply too aggressive! Paint renovator on its own is already very very aggressive. [sweatdrop]

 

 

You can try SRP with the foam polishing pad though, it should be able to remove minor swirls/scratches/water spots. It would be good if you can layer a pure wax or sealant after this step.

 

Since your machine uses a velcro backing system, have you considered purchasing proper 6.5" foam pads?

 

1) http://detailogy.com/polisher-accessories.html

 

2) http://meguiars.com/estore/product_list.cf...sectionID=38101

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Ah_bon

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Agree with Galic Bro.

 

From what i know, wool pads is one of the most aggressive pads. if you dunno how to use it correctly, you'll be doing more harm than good to your car! [shakehead]

 

If you need to do defect removal, go for a light cut or medium cut pad, depending on the extend of the defect. For light defect, if you're already using using an aggressive compound then should use light cut.

 

If you're going to Hypercoat. make sure you call 1st. From what i know, there's only one person there who knows about Meg product. if not around, then you can't buy already. [:/]

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to be on the safe side n for beginners can we use micro fibre bonnet all the way for the application of polishs, wax n sealant ?

 

how to determine whether the foam pad is very aggressive in its cut ?

 

my machine is the BD orange in colour from HomeFix how to attached the foam pad to it ?

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You can get Meguiar's pads from Hypercoat, Gen2 and detailogy sells foam pads too.

 

I usually use a polishing pad(for polishing) and finishing pad(for applying wax or sealant) during detailing, only use the cutting pad for more serious defects.

 

A MF towel is used for wiping/buffing.

 

Pad range

Meguiar's: http://meguiars.com/estore/product_list.cf...sectionID=38101

 

Detailogy(LC pads): http://detailogy.com/polisher-accessories.html

 

any idea where to get Meg stuff in singapore? cos' don't think there's any one shop that sells the complete range of Meg stuff.

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Tehtarik69

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Sorry to restart a old thread to ask a question regarding pads

Does anyone experienced Meguiar pads breaking up?

I am currently using Meguiar's 6" buffering pads on GEX270AE for IP,FPII & sealant. The pad for FPII is beginning to break along the line where the velcro backing and the foam is. Only on the 4th usage. As these pads are expensive, any chance to perserve them or should I change to their finishing pads? Any help is appreciated.

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Silgt

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Meguiar's pads are known to be prone to breaking up, but I usually are able to get 6 or 7 good usage out of each pads, so no big problem here. I still have loads of MG's pads with me, but after I finished with them, I'm moving to other brand of pads. Have tested them and they are so much better than MG's

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Silgt

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any chance to perserve them or should I change to their finishing pads?

changing to Finishing pads makes no difference...it's the manufacturing process of the pads that's the problem.

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Biccat

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Your may like to try those carried by Gen2 which just came in last week. The velvo backing goes goes all the way to the outer circumference of foam, no chance of breaking up.

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Maddriver

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if there is a chance of breaking up,then it could be the quality of the pad..I am using lake country pad..cost $15 to $19 and it last long long timesmile.gif

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