I picked up a G100 and I have been working on my RED Focus the last 2 days with it, the w80006, and some #80. It's done wonders for the haze and swirls, and left a little to be desired on the slightly deeper scratches- but overall I am quite pleased.

I have two questions..

First of all, when I am done what do I do with the pad? (It's the yellow one). How do I clean it?

...and secondly, I want to use the G100 to apply the liquid NXT tech wax...should I use the bonnets to apply it, or the softer foam pad?

Thanks!

 

set the pad someplace safe and clean to dry thoroughly, then store it in a dust free cabinet, or put it in a big zip lock bag .. just make sure that it is totally dry first, so it doesn't mildew. You can use the pad several times prior to cleaning it .. the only real rule of thumb here is to not mix products on the same pad (without washing the pad).. I take a sharpie and write the product on the back of the pad..

when it comes time to wash it .. I use a small amount of Murphy's Oil Soap, while standing at the sink with warm water running. when the pad is clean, I rinse it out and then allow it to air dry on a shelf in my closet. it is much easier to clean the pads after they are totally dry, instead of still wet from use.



Apply the NXT with the 9006 pad .. I would not recommend using the bonnet, for application or removal .. not a big fan, as they have the ability to "load" and cause some micro marring ..

 

Eeek!

Thanks for the heads up, I'll do that.

 

I would add that when rinsing the pad and getting the water out, don't twist the pad, just press it straight down with your hand to squeeze the water out. If you twist it it can delaminate the velcro backing on it.

 

very good point ..

I blot them dry, then put them on the Dewalt .. hold it down into a 5 gallon bucket, and turn it on using the lowest RPM .. it will sling the last little bit of water right out .. do NOT try that when it is dripping wet, or you will launch your pad .. only do it after blotting it with a lint free towel .. and do it at your won risk

 

I do the same thing as Gipraw. I turn the PC up to 6 and sling all of the remaining water out of the pad. I then let it air dry for 12-24 hours and place it in a Ziploc bag labeled for that pad.

I do need to try some of that Murphy's. I have always just used water, which can take forever to remove all of the product. Just be careful about how long you let a pad sit with product on/in it. I have read (from the manurfacturer's instructions) that allowing product to remain on the pad for a long period of time can cause damage to the foam.