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**timykoo** · July 24th, 2013 01:28 PM

How about maintaining the sponge applicator pads? Wash after every use ba?

I find the microtex applicator pad softer than ace. But haven't tested both yet. Check muna for feedbacks as i cant search any for ace microfiber applicator pads.

**timykoo** · July 24th, 2013 01:44 PM

Btw, how do you use ocw?
1. Spray to the panel then wipe with terry towel?
2. Spray to applicator pad then apply like regular wax?
3. Others?

**Retz** · July 24th, 2013 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by timykoo

How about maintaining the sponge applicator pads? Wash after every use ba?

I find the microtex applicator pad softer than ace. But haven't tested both yet. Check muna for feedbacks as i cant search any for ace microfiber applicator pads.

Haven't tried ace applicator pads. I just let them wash it with sopa after use.

**timykoo** · July 24th, 2013 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by Retz

Haven't tried ace applicator pads. I just let them wash it with sopa after use.

Thanks boss!

**umi001** · July 24th, 2013 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by timykoo

Any feedback on ace microfiber applicator pad? (The orange one)

I use these when I want a bit more bite with my application, mainly with cleaner waxes/AIOs or when hand-cleaning glass with Mother's Waterspot Remover or Microtex Glaz Stain Out .

**umi001** · July 24th, 2013 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by allenjo

boss retz...yung sa microtex ba na purple? Meron ako pero di ko gaano ginamit. hirap ako ipang apply sya. for 1, hirap sya ipasok sa lata ng wax and i rotate para kumapit yung paste. tapos 2nd, hirap din ako hawakan sya when applying na sa kotse since tendency ko multiple straight strokes and massaging the product sa surface kaya talagang matigas yung grip ko sa kanya unlike yung sa ace na may pocket sya to insert yung kamay mo.

I like this applicator for liquid waxes and sealants - no problems getting product out of a bottle into the pad, and the suede fabric doesn't absorb as much product as a regular foam applicator. I do prefer foam applicators for my paste waxes, though.

**umi001** · July 24th, 2013 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by timykoo

How about maintaining the sponge applicator pads? Wash after every use ba?

I find the microtex applicator pad softer than ace. But haven't tested both yet. Check muna for feedbacks as i cant search any for ace microfiber applicator pads.

Spray some degreaser (whatever cheap engine degreaser you can find in hardware store will be fine), then soak overnight in a strong mix of Joy/Surf dishwashing liquid. Clean by hand the next day, squeezing the residue out of the applicator. I then usually end up throwing them into the washing machine with the rest of my microfibers, just to ensure their cleanliness

Originally Posted by timykoo

Btw, how do you use ocw?
1. Spray to the panel then wipe with terry towel?
2. Spray to applicator pad then apply like regular wax?
3. Others?

Number 1 is how I do it, with a few refinements- basically I do one spray on the towel to "prime", spray on the panel with a sweeping motion, spread and wipe with the towel (I prefer the pink Microtex plush towels for spray wax application), then flip the towel and do a final wipe, to ensure that there are no streaks. No.2 will work, but will be unnecessarily complicated and use more product than needed.

**gearguru** · July 24th, 2013 04:26 PM

Originally Posted by timykoo

Btw, how do you use ocw?
1. Spray to the panel then wipe with terry towel?
2. Spray to applicator pad then apply like regular wax?
3. Others?

I also do no. 1...spray to the panel and wipe with a quality MF towel. This product is so easy to use, I got myself a gallon (thanks to 15% discount and free shipping from AG hehehhe).

**timykoo** · July 24th, 2013 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by gearguru

I also do no. 1...spray to the panel and wipe with a quality MF towel. This product is so easy to use, I got myself a gallon (thanks to 15% discount and free shipping from AG hehehhe).

Is it cheaper than buying here locally? Were you taxed when it arrived here?

**timykoo** · July 24th, 2013 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by umi001

Spray some degreaser (whatever cheap engine degreaser you can find in hardware store will be fine), then soak overnight in a strong mix of Joy/Surf dishwashing liquid. Clean by hand the next day, squeezing the residue out of the applicator. I then usually end up throwing them into the washing machine with the rest of my microfibers, just to ensure their cleanliness

Number 1 is how I do it, with a few refinements- basically I do one spray on the towel to "prime", spray on the panel with a sweeping motion, spread and wipe with the towel (I prefer the pink Microtex plush towels for spray wax application), then flip the towel and do a final wipe, to ensure that there are no streaks. No.2 will work, but will be unnecessarily complicated and use more product than needed.

Which side of plush do you use? The hairy one or the terry like one?