donnynelson Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 hi just a quick one bought a da just need to know if should dampen the sponges before using them or do i use them dry cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 All I know is, you shouldn't use the 'sponge' word - http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/2663-a-simple-guide-to-car-detailing/ have a read there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I think he means the pads for a machine not the dreaded sponges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delz0r Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 It's a good idea to lightly spray them with some quick detailer before you get to work. It helps prevent the polish drying out. Some water should also be fine(once it's clean etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 No, no need to wet them. Just do a '+' across the pad with whatever product you're using, splodge that across the panel, then start it off on the slowest speed and cover the entire panel with it. Then you can start working it properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Pads. And yes, prime them first either with a mist of QD or water, or thinly spread the polish over the face of the pad with your finger before touching the panel depending which technique you prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Heh, two different trains of thought there then! Neither are wrong I think, personal preference or choice of pad/polish can make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Yep, that's just about covered all the options from a yes or no question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Well that's every angle covered in a short few posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Yes always prime the pad with a spritz of qd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnynelson Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 cheers much appreciated will spray lightly just to make sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnynelson Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 All I know is, you shouldn't use the 'sponge' word - http://www.350z-uk.c...-car-detailing/ have a read there. thats why i bought a da to get rid of the swirl marks and scratches left by the previous owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 All I know is, you shouldn't use the 'sponge' word - http://www.350z-uk.c...-car-detailing/ have a read there. thats why i bought a da to get rid of the swirl marks and scratches left by the previous owner No idea what a 'da' was thought was a typo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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