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smykowski · 07-01-2013, 02:55 PM

Here's a question I'll ask, I'm sure others have wondered this as well....

How much product should you apply to a pad when compounding/polishing/etc.?

Too much can cause the product to fling, not to mention cake up your pads in a hurry....but too little probably won't get the job done AND (presumably) would be pretty hard on your pads.

I typically make an "X" on my pad with whatever product I'm using, BUT I can make a thin pattern or a thick pattern...so what should we use a rule of thumb? Or maybe there isn't an answer and it's unique depending on the scenario?

I'd be interested to hear opinions!

Thanks

07-01-2013, 02:55 PM	#1
smykowski Status: Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 20	how much product to use Here's a question I'll ask, I'm sure others have wondered this as well.... How much product should you apply to a pad when compounding/polishing/etc.? Too much can cause the product to fling, not to mention cake up your pads in a hurry....but too little probably won't get the job done AND (presumably) would be pretty hard on your pads. I typically make an "X" on my pad with whatever product I'm using, BUT I can make a thin pattern or a thick pattern...so what should we use a rule of thumb? Or maybe there isn't an answer and it's unique depending on the scenario? I'd be interested to hear opinions! Thanks