Meguiar's X3080 Even Coat 5" Microfiber Applicator Pads, 2 Pack

I found these perfect for the job. I mean, this applicator generates a perfectly even coat of applied product, so even that they should be called EvenCoat. Hey wait a minute... they are called EvenCoat. I even tossed them in the washing machine afterwards and they came out perfectly. My white shirts suffered a bit, but I would still buy this product, or ask for 10 or 20 free samples for User Testing and Feedback if Meguiar's is amenable to my offer. Get these. I mean it.

I usually reach for the foam pad to wax my vehicle but this time I forgot I had used my last one. I found these in the bottom of my container. I have had water streaks on the top of my new 2022 Jeep since the day I bought it. I tried several times using the foam pad and the meguiars ultimate liquid wax to remove those pesky hard water streaks. I also tried the highly rated ceramic spray and that was a joke. I didn’t want to run to the store so I was going to give these a shot. I am very impressed. I have found my new go to product. This is not the easiest to use and does require some elbow grease to get those streaks out of black paint. You have to keep the side you are using free of build up or it’s useless. If you find it’s not working then it’s time to find a clean side of the pad. The rest of my vehicle has perfect silver paint and it was a breeze to wax. I didn’t think I would be able to remove those streaks by hand, I thought I was going to have to invest in a polisher. They are easy to wash with the meguiars car wash soap and are ready to use again.

These are thick and well-made, and provide smooth application of wax on your car. On the down side--because they are so thick, they absorb a lot of wax that just ends up being washed out of the pad after use. Also, I did soak the pad overnight because it was a little dirty after using it all over my car. It still hasn't cleaned out all of the dirt and excess wax. I'll see how it looks after washing it in my washing machine.

These applicators worked great for me. I used the Meguiar's HiTech Applicator Pad - Pack of 2 previously, and the even coat applicators do a much better job of evenly distributing the wax on the whole vehicle. I was able to run it through the wash and I will use it again. I think I can get a few uses out of each one. I would definitely recommend these over the foam pads.

These pads are simply the best out there for applying wax. As another reviewer mentioned, they are basically a foam pad on the inside with a microfiber cloth wrapped around the exterior. This literally gives the best of both worlds! The foam interior gives the pad shape which allows for an even application of wax. The microfiber outside makes sure that you don't scratch your car as you apply it. Also, I've noticed that for liquid waxes in particular, a sponge applicator seems to absorb a lot of the wax into the sponge itself, which is sort of a waste. A rolled up microfiber towel avoids this absorption but it is very unwieldy and it's difficult to apply a smooth and even pressure on. Again, these applicators solves those issues by combining the two. Also, these pads are a nice size, probably about 5 inches in diameter, which allows you to cover a large area very quickly. I find the pads that come with many wax kits to be far too small, which just means more work for you to cover your car. Finally, washing these out is a snap and each applicator is durable enough for many waxes. Get these, you won't regret it!

I use the applicators for more then waxing cars. They are also good for staining wood. The fome applicators work ok, but don't lay wax evenly when waxing paint. I wet the applicator and ring out the extra water. Just making the applicator damp. Apply the wax to the applicator, fold the applicator in half so the wax spreds and apply to the paint. Same way as the movie.... wax on, wax off....lol

The Meguiar's Even Coat Microfiber Applicator Pads are a great tool for polishing/ waxing your car's exterior or for applying leather conditioner to your car's interior.The applicator is basically a foam pad covered in microfiber fabric. Its large size makes it easy to use and provides more coverage than other applicator pads since they are much smaller in overall size, getting the job done much faster! If you want a swirl free finish the Even Coat microfiber applicators are the perfect pads for you! They are much more gentler than traditional soft foam pads and are handy for cleaning leather interiors too! Best part is, they are machine washable and reusable!

The pad is soft and works well, but not for long. About 2/3 of the way through polishing my car (a SMALL car), the pad started to fall apart. About a 1" tear formed along the seam. While these pads aren't outrageously priced, I would hope they would last a little longer than one use.