Reply To: BA5T Polishing › Forums › Polishing › BA5T Polishing › Reply To: BA5T Polishing March 31, 2016 at 5:16 am #2471 Gregory HaysParticipant @gregoryhays I to agree the dryer the better and evenly sweep across the lap. As Jon explained to me when a heavy use of lubricants on a new batt lap the tool marks may and will transfer to the facet until your lap is broken in. Greg Hays San Marcos, CA