Foam VS Microfiber Polishing Pads: When To Use Them!

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Wilson Auto Detailing

Wilson Auto Detailing

Күн бұрын

What is the difference between foam and microfiber polishing pads, and why do some pick one over the other, that is the questions that is answered in this video. In this video, I not only explain in detail the properties of a foam and microfiber polishing pad, but I also go into detail on why one is preferred over the other in certain detailing or polishing situations. As a professional auto detailer it is important to understand advancements in the detailing industry like microfiber and foam polishing pads, because pads like these can make you faster, more efficient, and give you better results, and what detailer doesn't want that. Follow along as I discuss foam versus microfiber polishing pads, and when to use them!
Griots Garage Orange Foam Correcting Pad:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Griot's Garage Fast Finishing Pad:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Griot's Garage Fast Cutting Pad:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
If you are interested in one on one consulting in order to grow, and become more profitable and successful in your auto detailing business, simply e mail me at:
Lucaswilson3@aol.com

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@POP-ir5jx
@POP-ir5jx 4 жыл бұрын
Answered my questions right off the bat. I watched so many of your video's I'm starting to keep up with you.
@antonioartis6778
@antonioartis6778 4 ай бұрын
I'm entering paint correction. Videos like this are making more sense to me now. Thanks so much!!!!
@solarisdreamz
@solarisdreamz 6 жыл бұрын
hey man i really like your video. Keep it up. You're a better presenter than many others out there.
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 6 жыл бұрын
thank you so much man!!! I really appreciate that!!!
@ronbaker2871
@ronbaker2871 5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely a great video and well explained. Thanks.
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Ron
@richardsaunders6722
@richardsaunders6722 4 жыл бұрын
Good explanation on foam pads,I'll try on my next detailing job ( for myself)
@kenlawton1531
@kenlawton1531 7 жыл бұрын
Great video mate, very informative 😁
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 7 жыл бұрын
Ken Lawton thanks Ken! Glad that it helps!
@MaasProductions90
@MaasProductions90 6 жыл бұрын
Very clear and fast explanation. Thanks
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Let me know if I can help you out with anything moving forward!
@1957mrbill
@1957mrbill 6 жыл бұрын
I just used my first MF pad with a foam interface. Loved it! the paint was good, I just wanted to use it with wax. What I liked about the MF pad over the foam pad I have used before, the MF pad did a better job of removing the wax in the door and hood gaps. The fibers seemed to just get in the gaps where the foam didn't.
@007carwashluontoonliikkuva3
@007carwashluontoonliikkuva3 4 жыл бұрын
He Wilson ! How about Scholl S20 ? I have managed to remove pretty heavy swirl marks from careless washings in 3 passes. Used wool pad but with wool been as human straight thin hairs. Pad went dry in seconds. Every half of the pass had to reapply S20 and moisture pad with spray water. Loved the results but process and amount of product made me cry. Tried medium firm thick none flexi pad but for noob me it was jumping in my hands and i could not get to hard to reach , places and bends .... Could you please recommend some flexi pad for Scholl S20 1 step compound. I need flexy so can press on the edge and get it flexing over bends. Please Kind Sir
@victorhernandez790
@victorhernandez790 6 жыл бұрын
Good info. I been listening on autoplay all your videos for hours. I'm learning a lot and almost ready to do some.paint correction on my car
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 6 жыл бұрын
Come ON!!!! That's awesome man!!! Let me know if you need anything
@victorhernandez790
@victorhernandez790 6 жыл бұрын
Wilson Auto Detailing Actually I have a question. I found a brand new Dewalt rotary polisher the dw849x for $40 on eBay and I won the bid. Promise I'm a newbie at paint correction and never use the DEA or any of those machines but I'm pretty good with fuel and you know I'm mechanically inclined and I'm used to like buffing things. Question is should I start using that DeWalt or should I start with the da and then move up to the DeWalt? I heard DeWalt is safe at low 600 rpm
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 6 жыл бұрын
I actually own that same rotary polisher and I love it. I have not aired it on the channel yet just because i dont want to let all my cats out of the bag at one time! But I would say go ahead and start using it, and just learn from using, watch some videos, and get some advice, but start practicing with a rotary because you already have it, and they definitely have their place!
@gigglvideos8977
@gigglvideos8977 3 жыл бұрын
What would you suggest would be the best to use for someone who is doing it for the very first time? Vehicle has never been touched before? Thanks.
@KiRiMa64
@KiRiMa64 6 жыл бұрын
That Griot's orange pad has some mileage on it! Good video,very informative!!!
@Tops1212
@Tops1212 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Can you use different compounds/polishes with each pad or different pads for each polish.
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 5 жыл бұрын
Yes and yes! And you’ll want to experiment the more you have the opportunity to do so
@indrockz92
@indrockz92 4 жыл бұрын
Plz let me know which one is better for hand polishing ?
@bobhenn1692
@bobhenn1692 5 жыл бұрын
Luke, I've got a question/problem. My cars are in very good condition with exception of light swirl marks from hand washing and winter machine car washes. I used a suggestion from Scott Bly (Dallas Auto Detailing) and I'm using Meguiar's D300 with a light compound orange Lake Country CCS foam pad with a Harbor Freight DA polisher on speed 4-5 out of 6 max. This problem is on both my 2012 black Acura TL and my 2001 Speedway white Vette. Yesterday I washed, clayed, decontaminated, and cleaned with Duplicolor Grease and Wax Remover to remove clay residue. I followed the directions for D300 and the paint looked so smooth and glossy in my garage. Followed up on the Acura with more Duplicolor, two coats of Jescar Color Lock Carnauba Wax and Meguiar's Fast Finish. Then I parked it out in the sun and swirl marks were horrible! The paint is smooth as silk and glossy but the swirl marks are killing me. Today, I did the same prep work on the Vette. After pulling it out in the sun and before waxing, I have the same issue with it. All the swirl marks are still there yet the paint is smooth and glossy. Before polishing, I need to know what I am doing wrong and I've got to get rid of the swirl marks. The paint has light swirl marks and nothing is through the clear coat. Is my arm speed too fast? Too much or too little pressure on the polisher? Using the wrong products for my paint? I've watched Apex, Dallas Paint and your videos at length to get up the courage to try a DA polisher and all I have is a mess on my hands. Your thoughts or guidance would be appreciated very much. Thank you for the videos and all the help. PS--How is married life treating you? Blessings to you my brother in Christ.
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Robert! Thank you for reaching out! number one: married life is amazing hahaha! God rocks, and number two: will you shoot me an email with some pictures of the swirls and your cars, I want to talk with you in more detail about this and it would be easier over email! :D
@bobhenn1692
@bobhenn1692 5 жыл бұрын
@@wilsonautodetailing Hi Luke, Right now in Kansas it's cloudy with rain coming soon. Even using my handheld fluorescent light I can't see any swirl marks. Hopefully the sun will come out tomorrow and I 'll send you some pics of both cars in the sunlight. The direct sunlight really makes the swirl marks show up. Thanks so much for offering to help me.
@bobhenn1692
@bobhenn1692 5 жыл бұрын
@@wilsonautodetailing Hi Luke, I was able to get a few shots today and have emailed them to your Wilson Auto Detailing account listed on your website. BTW....your website looks great and very professional. No wonder you have to turn away clients!
@saulmtz7309
@saulmtz7309 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@254JROCK
@254JROCK 6 жыл бұрын
Good info bro
@RoninX5
@RoninX5 5 жыл бұрын
Do you have a link for a foam pad cleaner? Also I use harbor freight polishing pads, do you have an opinion on them? Thnxs
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 5 жыл бұрын
Ill hook up a link to a pad cleaner below you can check out: amzn.to/2MX8ioO Regarding the harbor freight pads I think they are great, theyre not the best by any means, but what is the best really? I experiment with so many different pads all the time, I try to tell everyone to do the same so you get a good feel of everything
@majesticautospa2014
@majesticautospa2014 7 жыл бұрын
for a beginner like me should I stick with foam pads first? I actually have both microfiber and foam because I went into panic mode and thought just to get both because I will probably need to learn how to use them at some time. Also, how do you know what type of pad or amount of product for hard paint and soft paint. Thats where Im confused at right now. not sure if im suppose to use more product and go slower with the DA or faster and less for soft (im pulling my hair out slowly trying to understand) Haven't seen any videos that actually explain and show this part of detailing.
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 7 жыл бұрын
Well do not stress, I will make a video about hard and soft paint for you, but at the end of the day, I think that is something that comes with some good experience, kind of understanding which make of cars tend to have softer and harder paint, but its not a HUGE deal in the grand scheme of things so I don't think you should get caught up in it :/
@majesticautospa2014
@majesticautospa2014 7 жыл бұрын
Wilson Auto Detailing I know I tend to overthink sometimes.
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 7 жыл бұрын
hahaha its ok!!!
@FABAutomotiveDetailing
@FABAutomotiveDetailing 6 жыл бұрын
For a beginner stick with foam it won’t cut as fast as microfiber does. Foam is very safe for paint as long as you keep it moving on the surface. Prime the pad initially like buttering bread. Then put 2-3 dime size drops around the pad after that. Make sure you clean the pad frequently when it builds up with clear coat and excess polish. You will most likely need 4-6 foam pads for a car detail when polishing. Arm speed and DA speed is crucial but it’s something you just kind of learn. I’m new to KZfaq and will be doing polishing videos come spring once it gets warmer here in Indiana. I use all Griot’s Garage products and they are very safe for beginners.
@larryiguidez4072
@larryiguidez4072 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video.
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@ChristiannTyler
@ChristiannTyler 11 ай бұрын
My advice for anyone looking to start a pad collection is without the air compressor I’d stick with foam.. I had to sell my beautiful 80 gallon compressor when I moved and cleaning pads without it has been a nightmare. Great video man!
@Rabbit.760
@Rabbit.760 7 ай бұрын
Pressure washer ftw
@TheGame9894
@TheGame9894 3 жыл бұрын
Most of the content Luke produces is generally aimed at beginners, i would say. The guy is a teacher by trade as well.. and alot of people get on him and make fun for his talking alot or too much or with extreme enthusiasm. for any beginner such as myself looking for a free flowing fountain of neverending information into the intricacies of several facets of automotive detailing, i would take every word he says as a grant of valuable knowledge. It's literally FREE Now Scott from Dallas Paint Correction, that guy definetely talks too much hahaha
@patrickguida3979
@patrickguida3979 5 жыл бұрын
HOME RUN. Instead of asking all I have to do is keep on scrolling. I'm trying to go through last year's and stay up to date with what's coming out now. An the hit's just keep on coming.
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 5 жыл бұрын
ahahahahha YES!
@jd-jw8hm
@jd-jw8hm 4 жыл бұрын
Bruh...that Griots foam pad must have sentimental value.. Looks like its been polishing engine blocks..🤣
@orlandoaugustine3317
@orlandoaugustine3317 3 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you guys gives a shit but if you're stoned like me atm then you can stream all the latest series on instaflixxer. Have been streaming with my girlfriend recently =)
@jordantoby2019
@jordantoby2019 3 жыл бұрын
@Orlando Augustine Yup, I've been watching on InstaFlixxer for months myself :D
@rodneyjohnson2064
@rodneyjohnson2064 5 жыл бұрын
how do you know which one you wanna use
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 5 жыл бұрын
as a rule of thumb, microfiber cuts more, foam is more of a finishing measure
@franciscoarroyo1051
@franciscoarroyo1051 6 жыл бұрын
I probably should've watched this video before I ordered mf pads. Any tips for a beginner when using the Griot's fast cutting mf pad?
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 6 жыл бұрын
Honestly theres no way you can go wrong when you have that pad attached to most beginner DA polishers so I would not worry about it! You did good!
@grassyfieldz4578
@grassyfieldz4578 4 жыл бұрын
@@wilsonautodetailing I got LC MF cutting pads and don't like em after a few passes on a small section I lift pad off and its completely flat how is a mf pad meant to cut if its just flattening out after only a few passes
@drsvs
@drsvs 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks
@engenheiromateus
@engenheiromateus 6 жыл бұрын
Hi, Luke! Can I use mf pads with a rotary? What's the difference? Huge thanks and greetings from Brazil!👍
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 6 жыл бұрын
Yes and foam as well!! Lots of differences, mainly the friction that a rotary produces because it spins on a single axis is much greater
@frelmar
@frelmar 6 жыл бұрын
I have a microfiber cutting pad for my orbital that can be used for compounding, cutting, polishing, and finishing. It's about 1/4" foam underneath and gives amazing results. I love it, can't complain at all... My boss and co-workers are a little jealous lol....#automagic
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 6 жыл бұрын
I LOVE IT MAN!! hahahahaha make em jealous!!!
@majstorovicdj
@majstorovicdj 5 жыл бұрын
Few days ago I first time try Mequiars 5" microfiber with M 101 ,with Rupes 15 mark 2 ,it is a new dimension for me amazing results ,and afetr cuting stage almost swirl free finish Only thing in this story is i price of microfiber disc here in europe it is expensive for our standard.
@randyward6751
@randyward6751 7 жыл бұрын
how does a person clean the foam pads ?
@frelmar
@frelmar 6 жыл бұрын
randy ward you can use even dish soap and hot water or a mild detergent and water
@FABAutomotiveDetailing
@FABAutomotiveDetailing 6 жыл бұрын
I use Griot’s Garage Microfiber and Foam pad cleaner. I pre soak my pads with it then throw it in the washing machine. Griot’s foam pads are machine wash safe. Easy as pie!
@SecretSauceyjuice
@SecretSauceyjuice 4 жыл бұрын
In between passes, compressed air. You walk up, blow it out, get back to work. At the end of the day when you're cleaning up, any all purpose cleaner will work. Some pads can handle the washer. I use mostly Lake Country and Americana Global and they seem to handle the wash cycles just fine. Remember, these pads have to handle being on your polisher spinning at high speed with pressure applied. As long as you're buying quality stuff, they're pretty durable.
@stevelangsdorf7307
@stevelangsdorf7307 3 жыл бұрын
Never had to lower my volume before 🤫
@sgt.hollowpoint6968
@sgt.hollowpoint6968 3 жыл бұрын
LOL
@mishulica2023
@mishulica2023 5 жыл бұрын
Are you under drugs? :D
@superdiver.
@superdiver. 5 жыл бұрын
Marius Alexandru : I think he runs on Red Bull at least 🤓
@JohnnyMacaw
@JohnnyMacaw Жыл бұрын
Damn I dear you look like that kid from The Goldberg’s
@johnbeer5242
@johnbeer5242 5 жыл бұрын
what about the microfiber microfibing polishing pads for the microfibers 😂😂😭😭
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 5 жыл бұрын
classic haha
@redlalo777
@redlalo777 5 жыл бұрын
Man!!!!!!!! You extremely anxious . Please calm down , good info
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha sorry man! Excited!
@danlc95
@danlc95 7 жыл бұрын
In the Chemical Guys range, there are two types of foams used. European foams: yellow orange white red American "filter" foams: green (60ppi) blue (70ppi) black (80ppi) The European foams more use density over porosity to dictate aggression levels. The American foams use ppi. In my experience, the green pad will out cut both the orange, and yellow because it's pores are larger. It's density sort of makes it "fiberous", almost like a "macrofiber" pad if one ever existed. An interesting note, is that Buff and Shine manufacturers both Chemical Guys and Griot's pad lines.
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 7 жыл бұрын
Interesting!
@genryuusai
@genryuusai 6 жыл бұрын
Might've been informative, but i couldn't keep watching because of the constant shouting.. This sounds like a friggin' commercial..
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 6 жыл бұрын
hahahahah different strokes for different folks
@genryuusai
@genryuusai 6 жыл бұрын
Wilson Auto Detailing looking at it now, it bothers me less xD guess I was having a bad day back then =p
@88krazie
@88krazie 6 жыл бұрын
ease up on the energy drinks before recording lol
@wilsonautodetailing
@wilsonautodetailing 6 жыл бұрын
I actually don’t drink energy drinks 😂😂😂
@whitepearlautodetailing4745
@whitepearlautodetailing4745 5 жыл бұрын
All microfiber cutting or finishing pad systems is a failure including the special compounds and polish. It does not cut fast like wool or effective like foam. I have tried all microfiber pads through the last few years without any positive results.
@los0160
@los0160 4 жыл бұрын
Then you don't know what youre doing..
@randabuffer6562
@randabuffer6562 5 жыл бұрын
Stop letting your girlfriend do your eyebrows
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