Expand your current foam pad collection and keep it clean with this value-packed kit!
A single foam pad can last through countless details with proper care. A dual action polisher and an assortment of foam polishing pads are two of the best investments you can make for your vehicle. Get the most longevity out of your foam pad collection with the Pinnacle XMT Pad Maintenance Kit.
How you use the foam pads during the detailing process and how you clean them afterwards have a huge effect on how long the pads will last. If your pads are only good for one or two details, take a look at your process. These tips will help you get more mileage out of your foam polishing pads:
Moisten a dry foam pad with XMT Pad Conditioner before polishing your vehicle with it. Pre-moistening the pad eliminates the initial friction of a fresh pad, so the pad is less likely to tear or fray.
Let the weight of the polisher work for you. There’s no need to press down on the polisher. It may actually cause the pad to separate from the hook & loop backing.
Take notice of the condition of the pad as you polish. If it seems gummed up, use a spurring tool, like the Duo Spur, to work the product out of the foam.
When you switch pads, take a minute to spray the used pad generously with XMT Pad Cleaner and toss it into a bucket of water. Washing pads as you work will prevent products from drying within the foam.
Now that you know how to maintain your foam pads, where can you find all the products mentioned here? They come ready to use in the Pinnacle XMT Pad Maintenance Kit. This kit is a great value both for the products inside it and the money you will save by maintaining your current pads. Here’s what’s inside:
12 oz. XMT Polishing Pad Cleaner Pinnacle XMT Polishing Pad Cleaner contains a degreasing agent that breaks up oil and eliminates every last trace of residue. Soap (as in dish soap) can leave a residue of its own, so there is no soap in this cleaner. Intense cleaners and degreasers break up oily deposits left by car care products so the pad rinses completely clean. This pad cleaner is ready to use in a convenient pump spray bottle.
12 oz. XMT Polishing Pad Conditioner
Prevention of dry buffing is as easy as misting an unused pad with Pinnacle XMT Polishing Pad Conditioner. It only takes a couple of spritzes to prep the pad for polishing. The rich lubricants instantly penetrate the pad, softening and conditioning the material. Even if the pad has never been used, it will glide across the paint like you’re halfway through the detail session.
The Edge Foam Pad Conditioning Brush
This heavy duty brush has stiff nylon bristles that pull caked polish and wax out of the pores of foam pads. With the help of XMT Polishing Pad Cleaner, the foam conditioner restores the pad’s texture as it releases stubborn products. The brush has a comfortable, ergonomic handle made of sturdy molded plastic. Use it to clean pads as they spin on the polisher, or to agitate the pads as they soak in cleaner. The Edge foam conditioning brush can also be used on wool pads.
6.5 inch CCS Orange Light Cutting Pad
Firm, high density foam for scratch and defect removal. Use this pad with polishes and swirl removers. It’s an all around pad that will work on most light to moderate imperfections. The CCS orange pad is an ideal choice for applying XMT Intermediate Swirl Remover.
6.5 inch CCS White Polishing Pad
Less dense foam formula for the application of waxes, micro-fine polishes and sealants. This pad has very light cutting power so its perfect for pre-wax cleaners. Apply XMT Ultra Fine Swirl Remover with the white polishing pad.
2- 6.5 inch CCS Gray Finishing Pads
Apply XMT Carnauba Finishing Glaze with a gray foam pad. Composition is firm enough to withstand added pressure during final finishing to remove buffer swirls. It has no cut and will apply thin, even coats of waxes, sealants, and glazes.
I recommend the Pinnacle XMT Pad Maintenance Kit to anyone who wants to maintain their current collection of pads or anyone just starting a collection. Proper care and cleaning will keep foam and wool pads performing well through many, many detailing sessions.
Kit includes:
12 oz. Pinnacle XMT Polishing Pad Cleaner
12 oz. Pinnacle XMT Polishing Pad Conditioner
The Edge Foam Pad Conditioning Brush
6.5 inch CCS Orange Light Cutting Pad
6.5 inch CCS White Polishing Pad
2- 6.5 inch CCS Gray Finishing Pads