Polishing wet

[LiquidBlack]

So today I decided I would polish my camry's finish because swirls were beginning to form. I got out my scratch-x and my #7 show car glaze and got to work. But as I worked it in, more swirls were created by the pad.

I figured this was because of the quality of the pad (just an off brand bought at autozone), so I went to autozone and explained to them my situation.

The guy asked me if I had dampened the pad with water before polishing. I said no, but I would certainly try it.

So as soon as I got home I got to work now using meguiar's even coat applicator (wet) with scratch-x. Results seemed satisfactory, but I was wondering if this is a good technique to use or not? I had never read in any documentation on meguiar's that the applicator had to be wet.

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

No, you do not have wet the pad first. With compounds, it is OK to prime the pad with something like #34 Final Inspection. Or, you could simply apply a little more product in the form of an "X" to prime the pad. Either method would works just fine!

I am surprised that you found swirls being added by the ScratchX. It does sound like poor quality applicators. Here is a link to the proper application of ScratchX:

How to remove a defect by hand with ScratchX

But with LSP's do not prime the pad with a QD. Only use the product itself as anything else that is added may interefere with the performance of the product.

Tim

[LiquidBlack]

Cant believe I didnt think to prime the pad with a quick detailer! Next go around, I'll use NXT Speed Detailer to get it moist. Thanks a bunch!