I'm using a rotary polisher to apply swirl remover on the car. I worked a 1 sq. ft. area. Now my problem is that after doing 3 panels, the foam pad is starting to fling off. Am I doing something wrong? what's the correct method of applying swirl remover with a rotary buffer?

I switched to the wool, did the hood and it looks great. The results of using the wool are virtually the same as the foam pad, but must smoother and doesn't start falling apart.

Please assist. Thank you

What buffer are you using? What color foam pad? I use a Porter Cable machine and I have been using the same pad for several car and the pad is still in good shape.

i'm using the porter cable rotary buffer, meguire's professional line swirl remover and the only foam pad i can find is turtle wax.

I use a PC too, but it's a dual action, not rotary. The foam pad that came with the machine was complete crap and it separated from the plate in no time. I changed to a velcro backing plate with velcro pads for easy quick changes and it works much better. I got the Meguiar's backing plate with a set of 3 Meguiar's foam pads. Wool is generally too aggressive unless you're really trying to restore a heavily marred surface. Don't use much pressure, let the machine do all the work and your hands be the guide.

You might check www.meguiars.com and see if they have plates and/or pads for your buffer. I think 3M also makes decent pads.

For general tips when using any buffer, rotary or DA, I'd recommend www.goodspeedmotoring.com

Mike

I should have said that in you first post, I did not use the pads that came with the machine, I have the pads from http://shop.store.yahoo.com/classic-motoring/index.html

Are you using a bonnet type foam pad? If so that is your problem, they don't hold up worth crap. With the velcro backed ones, the foam is 1/2" to 3/4" thick and should hold up a long while.

yeah, it was the foam pad itself.. POS..

i got the meguire's softbuff velcro back pads and it's working beautifully.. very smooth.. i'm done with a 1/3 of the car...

thank you everyone for your help..