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02-28-2016, 10:23 PM | #1 |
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Backing coming off Kompressor pads after 1st use
Hey Guys -
I bought a couple of your purple Kompressor foam pads and after the first use, the white backing came loose from the pad as I was taking it off the Flex 3401. I thought it was a fluke and pitched it. It's been a while and today was my next boat detail day. I used the second Kompressor pad and when I was done, same thing - the pad came off and the white backing stayed on the Flex backing plate. I was using the Marine 31 All in One polish and wax. I like how these pads are tough enough to remove light oxidation but are not as aggressive as wool. Am I doing something wrong? Can it be washed and glued back on? Or...are they really just designed for single use? Thanks, -Bryan
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03-02-2016, 12:16 AM | #2 |
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Re: Backing coming off Kompressor pads after 1st use
Hi Bryan,
They are not single use pads but it sounds like they are failing and probably from heavy preassure over time which creates heat and this leads to failure. In my new how to book I recommed getting a WOOL cutting pad for what you're trying to do as they will cut faster and cut COOLER. Also, get a copy of my new book, I cover pretty much everything and cover it in detail. How To Detail Boats With Marine 31 by Mike Phillips It's no coincidence that car guys also tend to be boat guys! The two hobbies go together well when it comes to having fun and also when it comes to detailing and maintaining both cars and boats. This how to book contains more in-depth information on boat detailing than any other book ever written on this topic. This is without a doubt the most complete and information rich how-to book I've ever written. (I have 5 paperback how-to books in print and 3 ebooks available). This paperback book on how to detail boats goes over every surface of a boat both inside and out. It also covers every conceivable condition a boat is in with specific steps for correction. It covers all these tools, Flex 3401 Flex PE14 RUPES BigFoot 21 RUPES BigFoot Duetto RUPES TA50 Cyclo polisher Porter Cable 7424XP DeWALT 849X Makita 9237CX2 Griot's Garage 6" DA Polisher 3M Air DA Sander Working by hand I know most people start out working by hand so I included hand techniques for every topic. Plus all the pads, brushes and sanding discs to use with the above tool. Instead of typing out all the topics covered in this book I've simply taken pictures of the index which shows you just how in-depth this how to book truly is... Many of the topics covered also apply to car detailing so it's a valuable resource even if you don't yet own a boat. If you're familiar with my writing style in the forum world you'll find the same style of writing in all my how-to books. That is I explain in simple terms how to perform a process plus why you're performing it and it's a combination of including both types of information that helps you to do the best work possible.
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03-11-2016, 02:21 AM | #3 |
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Re: Backing coming off Kompressor pads after 1st use
Thanks Mike!
When I took your boat detailing class last year the book was still a work in progress. Glad to hear you got it published!! I'll be sure to get a copy with my next order!! However, so I can order the pads and the book at the same time, can you tell me which wool pads you recommend? I notice you have the new Marine 31 pads by Buff & Shine in 100% twisted Wool, 50/50 wool/acrylic, and electrified sheepskin. I'm thinking with the lightly oxidized gel coat I might be able to start with the 50/50 and finish with the electrified sheepskin. Also, Captains One Step Compound Polish with the 50/50 and All in One Polish and Wax with the Sheepskin? Good plan??? I bought the Captain's Boat Coating so my ultimate goal is to get the surface "right" before I apply the coating. Thanks again, -Bryan
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Re: Backing coming off Kompressor pads after 1st use
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Hi Bryan, You can easily get all the oxidation removal done using the electrified 7.5" buffing pad. Here's something I wrote for the PE14 rotary buffer but the pad works great with any rotary buffer and it also works GREAT with the Flex 3401. Quote:
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Definitely get the surface perfect before applying the coating. After doing any correction work with the wool pad I'd still re-buff using foam for a more perfect finish. Inspect after the wool to see if you need to, could be you'll finish out perfect with just the wool and NOT having to rebuff using foam would save you a step, a lot of work and time.
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