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DARK HORSE
06-21-2014, 07:01 PM
I've seen a lot of talk lately about Scholl Concepts S3 http://www.carpro-us.com/scholl-concepts-s3-gold-high-performance-compound-35oz/ paired with a spider pad http://www.carpro-us.com/scholl-concepts-6-1-2-spider-sandwich-pad/ Here's what we are currently working on. This is a 2004 GMC truck that's spent it's entire life being an off road truck in the mountains of southeast Idaho. It's seen it's share of sage brush and pine trees..:rolleyes: This is S3 (a little bit goes a LONG ways)! Paired with a Spider pad. This is only a few passes with the Flex 3401. I'll get some sun shots up later so you can see how well this combo finshed down on this paint. The clarity (especially for a one step is incredible)! To anyone sitting on the fence about trying this combo, PULL the trigger! It is amazing!:

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/090_zps946488b9.jpg (http://s932.photobucket.com/user/tadndonna/media/090_zps946488b9.jpg.html)

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/Nates_50_50/NewPics017_zps3be83be9.jpg (http://s932.photobucket.com/user/tadndonna/media/Nates_50_50/NewPics017_zps3be83be9.jpg.html)

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/NewPics033_zpsc98391db.jpg (http://s932.photobucket.com/user/tadndonna/media/NewPics033_zpsc98391db.jpg.html)

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/NewPics032_zps0e238994.jpg (http://s932.photobucket.com/user/tadndonna/media/NewPics032_zps0e238994.jpg.html)

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http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/NewPics015_zps72f13e0e.jpg (http://s932.photobucket.com/user/tadndonna/media/NewPics015_zps72f13e0e.jpg.html)

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S3 and spider pad rocking it again... Here's something else we worked on today using S3 with a spider pad. Awesome one step to say the least, (notice how well it finished down, even on the black sections).


http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/053_zpsaa38e3d0.jpg (http://s932.photobucket.com/user/tadndonna/media/053_zpsaa38e3d0.jpg.html)

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/047_zpsae29ff1b.jpg (http://s932.photobucket.com/user/tadndonna/media/047_zpsae29ff1b.jpg.html)

Also, really enjoying my Zach inspired lights, thanks again Zach!


http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/033_zps57b9ccdd.jpg (http://s932.photobucket.com/user/tadndonna/media/033_zps57b9ccdd.jpg.html)

Here's a few more shots.

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/024_zpse0fab9e8.jpg (http://s932.photobucket.com/user/tadndonna/media/024_zpse0fab9e8.jpg.html)

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/037_zpsc28f3d01.jpg (http://s932.photobucket.com/user/tadndonna/media/037_zpsc28f3d01.jpg.html)

All finished, and Cquartz curing in the sun...:cool:

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/035_zpsd88ced71.jpg (http://s932.photobucket.com/user/tadndonna/media/035_zpsd88ced71.jpg.html)

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/031_zps1fe6e821.jpg (http://s932.photobucket.com/user/tadndonna/media/031_zps1fe6e821.jpg.html)

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/005_zps9fa86dbc.jpg (http://s932.photobucket.com/user/tadndonna/media/005_zps9fa86dbc.jpg.html)

http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad169/tadndonna/019_zps7c7ba207.jpg (http://s932.photobucket.com/user/tadndonna/media/019_zps7c7ba207.jpg.html)

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Wors
06-21-2014, 08:32 PM
Really nice results DARK HORSE. I love S3 but need to get some Spider Pads to use with it.

Corey
06-22-2014, 03:39 AM
Awesome results Tadman!!!! Thrilled to see you enjoying them as much as me!

Andres Bravo
06-22-2014, 12:03 PM
Great results! Amazing combo, I'm using it more than microfiber.

James
06-22-2014, 05:11 PM
Dam, after only a few passes, I'm sold!

DARK HORSE
06-26-2014, 04:04 AM
Really nice results DARK HORSE. I love S3 but need to get some Spider Pads to use with it.

Thanks, and yes the spider pads kick butt!


Awesome results Tadman!!!! Thrilled to see you enjoying them as much as me!

DDMJ buddy!:cheers:


Great results! Amazing combo, I'm using it more than microfiber.

Thanks Andres! What is this microfiber you speak of ???


Dam, after only a few passes, I'm sold!

Thanks James, wait till I post the final results in a Show and Shine...:wink:

James
06-26-2014, 04:18 AM
Thanks James, wait till I post the final results in a Show and Shine...:wink:

Looking forward to it!

James
06-26-2014, 04:22 AM
Have you had a chance to use the Honey Spider Pad yet?

ChrisDA
06-26-2014, 04:35 AM
I use the honey spider pad a lot and it's great!

James
06-26-2014, 04:41 AM
I use the honey spider pad a lot and it's great!

Are you using it with S40 Chris? With the new design, how often do you have to switch out to a new pad?

DARK HORSE
06-27-2014, 09:37 PM
Have you had a chance to use the Honey Spider Pad yet?

Sorry to say, I haven't used one yet. But soon:cool:

James
06-27-2014, 09:47 PM
Sorry to say, I haven't used one yet. But soon:cool:

They're patiently waiting in my cart!

ZL1 Mark
06-28-2014, 02:14 AM
TAD, you are a badass!!! NICE JOB!! 5" or 6" pads? How did you prime the pad? How did you work it with the 3401(speed, etc..)?


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Corey
06-28-2014, 04:28 AM
Thats awesome Tadman!! Incredible one step! I see your beauty in the background :):)

DARK HORSE
06-28-2014, 04:46 AM
TAD, you are a badass!!! NICE JOB!! 5" or 6" pads? How did you prime the pad? How did you work it with the 3401(speed, etc..)?


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Mark you are one badass'd dude yourself!!! Long time no talk with my friend, I hope all is well with you buddy!! I prime spider pads much differently than I usually prime other pads. I put several very small/tiny dots of polish all over the pad, then spread it around the paint gently with out turning the polisher on. Then I turn the polisher on speed 2-3 and continue to spread the polish across the area I intend to work. Then I bump the speed up to 5 and work it with moderate pressure. About half way through the buffing cycle I decrease the pressure (but still hold the polisher firmly to the paint), and decrease the speed to between 3 and 4. After buffing off the very slight remaining residue, I clean my pad with a stiff nylon brush, and for a 6" pad apply 5 pea size drops for each additional section.

James
06-29-2014, 04:16 AM
Wow Tad! Just curious do you coat the chrome too?

DARK HORSE
06-29-2014, 04:22 AM
Hi James, yes most definitely.

James
06-29-2014, 04:27 AM
Hi James, yes most defiantly.

Do you apply Reload over the chrome?

DARK HORSE
06-29-2014, 04:47 AM
Do you apply Reload over the chrome?

No, I don't.

CAD
01-06-2015, 12:21 AM
Hey. I've been using S3 for a little bit now. I'm having trouble with wiping it off. I use it with a flex 3401 and orange b-n-s pad. Any suggestions? Looking for a compound that's easy to use. Thanks

DARK HORSE
01-05-2016, 03:46 PM
Hey. I've been using S3 for a little bit now. I'm having trouble with wiping it off. I use it with a flex 3401 and orange b-n-s pad. Any suggestions? Looking for a compound that's easy to use. Thanks

Sorry it took me so long to see this! Not sure why you are having trouble wiping it off, I have not had this issue myself. A few things come to mind though. 1)- Maybe you are working it a bit to long and it's drying out on you. Try less passes and see what happens. 2)- Maybe you are using a bit too much polish, a little bit of S3 goes a long way. 3)- Possibly 1 and 2 both. If you are still having an issue wiping it off, a spritz of Eraser prior to wiping it off will help.