Junior Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Which pad/pads should I use with an AIO polish? White MF or Foam finishing pads? That is what I am leaning towards after reading some info about AIO polish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Sorry not sure what polish you are talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dan@Adams Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) Sorry not sure what polish you are talking about. Chris, I'm thinking he's referring to a different brand all-in-one polish. I will let Dylan chime in for a better answer, as I don't have much experience with All-in-One polishes, but I would say if the surface is heavily swirled and you are using Adam's polishing pads, then you would still probably want an orange microfiber or orange foam pad for their correcting capabilities. Granted, it's not designed to be an AIO, but I've been able to do a one-step polish using the orange pads with Paint Correcting Polish on a few cars that I've detailed...it all depends on how soft the clearcoat is for me. If the surface isn't too bad, then use the white polishing pads. You always want to try the least aggressive pads and polish to start with in a test spot, then determine if you will need to go with a more aggressive pad and polish solution. One other factor to consider, which polisher are you using? 7424xp, Flex, Cyclo, other? Edited December 29, 2014 by psu goat Junior 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junior Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Thanks Dan. I am using the Cyclo mostly and sometimes the Flex. I have never used the machine for this specific polish, but thinking about it. Hence the reason for the inquiry. The polish is one offered by another company obviously. It will be awesome if Adams comes out with one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junior Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) Sorry not sure what polish you are talking about. Sorry Chris it is a polish from another brand. Its about the only thing "not Adams" in my arsenal. Edited December 29, 2014 by Junior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fphillips Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Just try a couple of test spots with different pads. And see what result you like best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 redneck08sierra Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 try both b/c each will give a different result...doesn't hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fphillips Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 The microfiber pad will give you more cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SJC96GT Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) I have used an AIO Polish before and I use the Rupes yellow foam pads which is a fine pad. And I had great results with that, take for instance this Equinox. I used an AIO Polish on entire vehicle and this picture is taken after I applied the sealant. Edited December 29, 2014 by SJC96GT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junior Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) I don't have anything but the Adams pads. Not sure what in the Adams line of pads compares to the Rupes pads. Edited December 29, 2014 by Junior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 The Guz Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 If you are just looking to apply the all in one then use a foam finishing pad. If you want a little correction then go with a foam polishing pad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SJC96GT Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 I don't have anything but the Adams pads. Not sure what in the Adams line of pads compares to the Rupes pads. If I had to guess what pad to use from Adams with an AIO Polish. I'd guess the same one (Orange foam) in this kit - http://adamspolishes.com/shop/kits/4-polishing-kits/adam-s-4-one-step-correction-kit.html I'd say that's a pad that works with AIO Polish since the pads are used in a one step correction. Maybe Dylan would be able to chime in on this topic and give you the best answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Typically an AIO will work best with a non-reticulated (closed cell) pad, most orange pads will fit that description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junior Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Okay thanks for the info guys. I really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Orange foam will work great for a one step, and on everything but some black paints orange MF will give you more cut and finish down LSP ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Which pad/pads should I use with an AIO polish? White MF or Foam finishing pads? That is what I am leaning towards after reading some info about AIO polish.
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