soft foam applicator vs microfiber applicator

[w-bosch1]

Hi i havent got a chance to use eather one yet does anybody know witch one works better. or does one work better with wax and the other work better with cleaning and polishing. pritty mutch what works best with what

[Tuck91]

Re: soft foam applicator vs microfiber applicator

Well, I like to use the foam applicators that come with Meguiars waxes such as NXT 2.0.

I use the microfiber ones for applying dressings and such.

Either one should one work fine, but the foam may be a tad bit more aggressive.

[w-bosch1]

Re: soft foam applicator vs microfiber applicator

sorry kinda new at this making my car have the perfict shine. what do you mean by dressing. lol

[Andrew C.]

Re: soft foam applicator vs microfiber applicator

There are a few different areas to apply dressing, but lots of dressings
You can apply dressing to your tires to make them look black
You can apply dressing to your plastic trim to make it look dark again
You can apply dressing to your inside dash etc.

It is what you apply to make it look new and shiny again, but also protect the area it is applied to from UV etc

also once you have used it for a dressing, don't ever try to use it for a wax applicator after that haha

[Carfire]

Re: soft foam applicator vs microfiber applicator

Dressing, is just a term for putting a layer onto something.
Like the Trim, Dash, Tires etc.

But as Nick mentioned foam is a bit more aggressive.
I prefer foam over microfiber.

[Tuck91]

Re: soft foam applicator vs microfiber applicator

Either way, If you happen to buy a Meguiars wax such as Gold Class or NXT 2,0, then it would be fine to use the applicator that is supplied with it. I cant say the same for all foam applicator pads because I am only familiar with the ones from Meguiars.

If your in doubt, then go with the microfiber applicator pads.

[Andy's Pro Detailing]

Re: soft foam applicator vs microfiber applicator

For polishing the foam applicators are the ones for the job.

For waxing, I think it's a matter of personal preference. I normally use Meguiar's foam applicators or Megs even coat applicator.

As a personal recommendation, if you are already ordering products from an online supplier such as ADS spend a couple more dollars and get the Megs applicators, they are way better than the cheap ones you find at Walmart or local stores. You will be spending about the same and you will have a great durable product . Unless they get stained or are used too much you can always throw them in the washer.

[w-bosch1]

Re: soft foam applicator vs microfiber applicator

thanks for the input guys ill do a befor and after on both pads

[dreamps]

Re: soft foam applicator vs microfiber applicator

any results??? i need to buy some foam applicators but cannot find any meguiars foam applicators at pepboys or autozone etc... i need them asap and cannot wait on shipping!

[akimel]

Re: soft foam applicator vs microfiber applicator

any results??? i need to buy some foam applicators but cannot find any meguiars foam applicators at pepboys or autozone etc... i need them asap and cannot wait on shipping!

I remember reading that sometimes Marine stores carry Meguiar's foam applicators. I have not confirmed this, though.

[dreamps]

Re: soft foam applicator vs microfiber applicator

sweet!!!! i will run to west marine after work to see if they carry the applicators! if not will mf applicator be sufficient with swirlx , #7, #26? i plan on washing and claying before i do this

[harshest]

Re: soft foam applicator vs microfiber applicator

any results??? i need to buy some foam applicators but cannot find any meguiars foam applicators at pepboys or autozone etc... i need them asap and cannot wait on shipping!

My local O'Reilly's caries them

[dreamps]

Re: soft foam applicator vs microfiber applicator

unfortunately there isn't an o'reilly's by me... anyone in northern NJ know of a place?

[w-bosch1]

Re: soft foam applicator vs microfiber applicator

unfortunately there isn't an o'reilly's by me... anyone in northern NJ know of a place?

im from north jersey i dont know of any places around here i get them online

[dreamps]

Re: soft foam applicator vs microfiber applicator

im from north jersey i dont know of any places around here i get them online

i guess i should have been more clear. im in bergen county by teaneck and i went to a few diff auto stores and a few marine stores and no one has them in stock. so i guess i will be ordering these online and i wont be able to start using swirlx until i get them in. thanks for the info guys.