Microfiber Cyclo pads

[2Fords]

So are the microfiber Cyclo pads orange/white any different amount of cut to them? Are they just color coded to prevent mix-up of use? They appear to be the same texture.

[Team Adam's]

Yes, they are indeed different.  If you set them down on a flat surface, side by side, you'll notice the length of the fibers on the orange pad are slightly longer.

 

This seemingly small difference, when combined throughout every single fiber, creates substantially more surface area to "cut" with, which is why the orange is a cutting pad and the white is the finishing pad.

[Ricky Bobby]

Something I never asked Nick but is the foam interface on the orange/white MF pads any stiffer (different ppi) as well or is the difference solely in the MF nap?

[sportruck00]

Yes, they are indeed different.  If you set them down on a flat surface, side by side, you'll notice the length of the fibers on the orange pad are slightly longer.

 

This seemingly small difference, when combined throughout every single fiber, creates substantially more surface area to "cut" with, which is why the orange is a cutting pad and the white is the finishing pad.

 

If you test and determine to start with an orange microfiber pad, does that ultimately lead to using a “white” microfiber finish pad as well? Would there be an instance where you would start with a microfiber and finish with a standard foam finishing pad?

 

Adam made it clear in his instructional video that the Bentley was thrashed as a result he basically completed (4) steps. He ran through each correcting pad (MF and foam), followed by both finishing pads. He mentioned there were lingering scratches so he took the steps he did. Could there be a scnario where you correct using both correcting pads and if the results are achived you finish straight out with the foam finishing pad?

 

It seems with the intial step using a MF correcting pad you are almost required to finish down through the stages to achevie a smooth flat and fine finish.. Is that the case based on the original agressive cut using the MF?

Edited December 19, 2014 by sportruck00

[Ricky Bobby]

For what it's worth on most heavy correction jobs I use MF cutting pads, and always finish with foam pads for final polish. I have never used MF finishing pads, and no problems. I think it's more about the paint you are working, the product you're using, technique, and preference