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Ply Twisted Wool
4 ply twisted wool pads are designed and constructed
for hard compounding. Twisted tufts, which resemble rope, are
more aggressive than single or untwisted strands. During the buffing
process, the compound attaches itself to the twisted tufts producing
a stiff bristle type action. As the tufts unravel, the pad becomes
less aggresive and performance is reduced. Use of unprofessional
cleaning tools will accelerate the unraveling process. In contrast,
if the pad becomes overloaded with compound, it can become too
aggressive resulting in scratching. All pads have a performance
cycle, meaning you will get the desired results only to a certain
point. That point of declining performance is typically caused
by compound overload. With proper cleaning this situation can
be avoided.
Knitted Wool and Wool Blends
Knitted pads are used primarily for polishing
applications. The polishing process refines the working finish
to eliminate compounding swirls and scratches. Proper cleaning
is especially important in achieving optimum pad performance.
Follow these general rules for better
results from your wool pads:
Make it a practice to perodically check the pad during the buffing
process. Clean the pad when the pad surface begins to glaze over
from compound/polish build up. We also recommend washing or spurring
the pad prior to storing for future use. Our buffer powered system
System 2000™ pad washer
and Duospur™
tool are specially designed for these tasks
Never
use a screwdriver, fork or other stationary "tool" to spur a pad.
This promotes the untwisting of the tufts and may damage the pad's
backing. We recommend using our Duospur™
cleaning tool instead. This patented product features glass filled
nylon spur wheels that move with the pad, limiting the untwisting
action.
After
washing, do not dry pads with high heat as this promotes wool
shrinkage. Instead, let pads air dry or spin them using the buffer.
Keep
pads in a clean location when not being used. This will minimize
foreign particles from coming in contact with the buffing surface
the next time you use the pad.
Special
Tip - Run all wool pads through our pad washer before the first
use to reduce wool blow-off |
