Planning Pad Rotation During Paint Correction
Keep polishing results consistent by rotating clean pads, separating correction stages and recognising when a pad should be retired.
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Pad rotation helps keep a polishing process predictable. As a pad collects residue and removed material, its behaviour changes. Continuing with a loaded pad can make the original test-spot result increasingly difficult to reproduce.
Separate pads by task
Allocate pads for correction and refinement, and keep them identified. Do not move a pad carrying a stronger compound directly into the finishing stage. Store clean pads away from the floor, used towels and open containers of residue.
Plan enough pads for the vehicle and process. The correct number depends on the surface area, product and cleaning method, so a fixed one-pad-per-car rule is not useful.
Inspect at section changes
Check the working face for loading, contamination, deformation and damage. Stop if the attachment or structure is failing. Clean or replace the pad according to its instructions rather than extending a poor working cycle with extra pressure.
Temperature and residue behaviour can change together. Allow equipment and pads to be managed within their specified operating conditions. Do not assume a pad is ready simply because its outer surface feels cooler.
Keep clean and used storage distinct
Place used pads in a designated area and clean them with an appropriate method after the job. Dry them fully as specified before enclosed storage. Mark questionable pads for assessment rather than mixing them back into the clean supply.
Use pad priming guidance when introducing a replacement and compare its result with the recorded test spot. Consistency at this stage supports an even finish before NANOLAB coating preparation.
