Problem with my new polishing pad

[Pro01]

hi guyz..wanna ask something..i just got a new polishing pad and just use it..but why does my pad worn out quickly..as you can see in the pic..



is my method wrong??

[Murr1525]

Re: Problem with my new polishing pad

I would say yes...

Looks like it was caught on something? Too much pressure maybe.

[Ravi_1992]

Re: Problem with my new polishing pad

yea i agree with murr, you probably caught something or maybe you were polishing dry and it got over heated .

[Pro01]

Re: Problem with my new polishing pad

well..i think i'm using too much pressure..coz when i use a little pressure, the swirl won't disappear..

hmm..i spray QD onto my pad whenever i wanted to start polishing..and i spray some onto the car as well..so i don't think it's the lubrication..

what should i do??can i use it again??or i should get new one??

[Pro01]

Re: Problem with my new polishing pad

it seems that this last 3 days..MOL is very quiet..new post count doesn't reach 15..

is it just me???

[Mister B]

Re: Problem with my new polishing pad

Well, the pad could get that way for several reasons. It could be you are using too much pressure and heating the pad up too much. Are you cleaning the pad of spent compound with a towel or brush as you work your way around the car? Sometimes the act of cleaning your pad can wear out a pad similar to what you are showing if your not careful. The larger tears in your pad could be from polishing over protruding objects like emblems. It's hard to tell exactly why it is wearing like that so quickly without actually being there and seeing exactly how you are using the pad.

[Pro01]

Re: Problem with my new polishing pad

i think i know why my pad like that..i think it's bcoz i ran it over my masking tape..the masking tape tear away and my pad also..:'(

now i'm waiting 4 the new one..

btw, can i still use that pad???

[wifpd4]

Re: Problem with my new polishing pad

well..i think i'm using too much pressure..coz when i use a little pressure, the swirl won't disappear..

hmm..i spray QD onto my pad whenever i wanted to start polishing..and i spray some onto the car as well..so i don't think it's the lubrication..

what should i do??can i use it again??or i should get new one??

For my edification, what product are you using? Ultimate Compound, SwirlX, m105, m205 or what?

Thanks.

[Pro01]

Re: Problem with my new polishing pad

M105..coz UC can't do anything..

[dc2_]

Re: Problem with my new polishing pad

UC is the bomb bro i do everything with that lol

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Problem with my new polishing pad

Did you use this to try and clean/polish in, on or between your emblems that you posted about elsewhere?

[Pro01]

Re: Problem with my new polishing pad

well..UC don't work for me..at least now..

hmm??when i'm using D/A, i rarely touch the emblem..

btw, it's really hard for me to remove defects from curved part of my car..dunno why..any advice??i've move my D/A along with the curve..but it won't do squat..

[TOGWT]

Re: Problem with my new polishing pad

Too much pressure, running over surface protrusions, polishing ‘dry, pad loaded with surface debris (oxidized paint, etc) pads should be cleaned and/or changed regularly; fix should be easy – avoid.

BTW I think the pad is toast