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Fiber Logic Everything you need to know about fiber-based buffing pads By Clint Hintz chintz@buffandshine.com Clint Hintz, IDA CD-SV-RT - Certified Trainer, is the North American Sales Manager of Buff and Shine Mfg. of Rancho Dominguez, California. Buff and Shine acknowledges that our industry is everchanging with tools and polishing systems, which obviously keeps a need for constant evolution with buffing pads. In last year’s summer edition of Auto Detailing News, foam pad technology was showcased, so this article will be covering the makeup and differences in fiber-based buffing pads. One objective is to educate our audience on the actual makeup and differences in these pads. Another objective is for the audience to be better versed in which types of fibers will work best with their current or future processes. We believe that this information will be helpful for people in not only knowing the differences, but how these different options may help increase productivity and improve performance. 4-PLY TWIST A 4-ply twist 100% wool pad is an aggressive pad-type that has gone through prior manufacturing processes to reduce the short fibers in the wool that throw out lint, as these pads traditionally are known to lint. This wool type can offer an aggressive option with working on painted surfaces, can be cleaned with a spur to remove contamination much easier than knitted or lamb’s wool type pads. The lower the pile height will increase the amount of cut that these pads offer, which will typically work best on a rotary type polisher vs. random orbital machines. 4-ply wools have been around for a long while, are older technology but still very commonly used in the industry. Some cons to these pads are they are known to lint as well as using this padtype will typically take training, as improper usage can result in swirling and even burnt paint. Most common is 100% wool but you will find some pads that are wool blends, the easiest way to identify them is beige/white are wool and typically colored ones are the blends. Quick Take ✔ More aggressive ✔ Lower pile height ✔ Work best with rotary type polisher ✔ Easier to clean ✔ Lint easily ✔ Training needed SINGLE-PLY KNITTED WOOL Single ply wool is a stitched wool pad that has a similar construction to a 4-ply and predominately made to be used with a rotary buffer. This pad has the same grade of wool as the 4-ply but will be less aggressive than the 4-ply twist and not as widely used. These pads tend to throw a lot of lint, as it’s a single ply wool and not twisted. It is like a giant piece of yarn untwisted which can make manufacturing more intricate and equate to be a more expensive pad in the market. Most common is 100% wool but you will find some pads that are wool blends, the easiest way to identify them is beige/white are wool and colored ones are typically the blends. These wool types can be constructed with 100% wool as well as with a combination of wool and synthetic blends. Quick Take ✔ Made to use with a rotary buffer ✔ Less aggressive ✔ Throws a lot of lint ✔ More expensive The knitted wool pads look like sheepskin, but the wool is shaved from the animal, processed through a machine and knitted into the pad with an actual machine. One benefit versus twisted wools is a noticeable less amount of linting from these pads. There may be a small amount of lint from the manufacturing process, but after this is blown out the linting will be minimal. Another attribute of knitted wool is it can be very versatile in using with virtually any machine types (rotary or DA). One downside to this wool-type is that once it gets wet, or if you use too much product it can get matted up. They do not clean as easily with a buffing spur as a twisted wool, nor will have the longevity but can be kept cleanest by brushing regularly during use. Quick Take ✔ Less linting ✔ Very versatile ✔ Easily mats up when wet 20 | AUTO DETAILING NEWS | VOL. 5, NO. 3 • FALL 2020
MICRO-FIBER The most common pad construction with microfiber typically contains a higher pile (predominately for finishing) or a lower pile which would make more aggressive for cutting and/or polishing. You will see these pads made with various foam interfaces and again, typically thinner foams will offer more of a cut as the closer to the paint the machine gets. Regarding tools, thicker foams will increase durability in lower stroke machines and typically the thinner the foam will increase durability in the higher the stroke (15mm or 21mm). A thinner foam interface will not sway as much equating to longer durability of the pads. Most microfiber pads designed for a longer throw machine will have a hole cut out in the middle to reduce the heat build-up, as pads will tend to hold heat in the centers, which over excessive heat will cause the foam to collapse. These pads work exceptionally well with random orbital machines but due to the low pile height can get loaded up and will require regular cleaning with a brush during use for best results. The majority of the pile materials are 100% polyester and different yarns can be manufactured at different denier (thickness), which means they can be finer or more course depending on the thickness, even though they are considered micro-fiber. You will see various colors of micro-fibers in the market which will not always mean anything regarding cutting ability, but other materials can be added to increase cutting ability. Quick Take ✔ Offers more of a cut ✔ Longer durability ✔ Work well with orbital machines ✔ Regular cleanings required Always keep in mind that not all fiber (wool and microfiber) based-pad types work the same with different polishing systems and paint types. In fact, in many instances pad choices can require some trial and error. There are numerous ways that fiber-based buffing pads are measured, but the information is this article was put together as a starting point to help choose the best pad for your current and future projects. This information is not presented to “steer” you towards a particular pad type, but to rather provide data to and education to help choose which pad type will work best for your preference and service options offered. HAPPY DETAILING! PROFESSIONAL AUTOMOTIVE DETAILING CHEMICALS & ACCESSORIES AUTOMOTIVE C H E M I C A L S SINCE 1953 THANK YOU! TO ALL OF OUR MALCO DISTRIBUTORS both domestically and in over 70 countries for sticking by us in these trying times. For over 65 years Malco Distributors have been the backbone of our organization, and now, more than ever we appreciate your support and dedication to the brand and our industry! SURFACE CORRECTION / SURFACE PROTECTION / DRESSINGS / INTERIOR CLEANING / EXTERIOR CLEANING @Malcoautomotive @Malcoautomotive Malcoautomotive Malcoautomotive www.malcoautomotive.com VOL. 5, NO.3 • FALL 2020 | AUTO DETAILING NEWS | 21 0000 Malco Auto Detailing News Ad_August2020.indd 1 8/21/2020 3:34:39 PM
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