Do you guys find that the yellow pads leave swirls?

kgb · 03-31-04, 07:21

I am just curious. I was thinking about this last night and almost wonder if the white pad is better? The yellow pad seems like it could leave some scratches since it is so stiff.

scottabir · 03-31-04, 07:23

yes i have noticed this on a few occasions. I use the white pads for polishing, much better finish IMHO.

armoredsaintt · 03-31-04, 07:28

It's better to let the product do the work for you instead of the pad and less chances of scratching too.

kgb · 03-31-04, 07:28

Yeah, I think I am going to switch to using the white pads for polishing. I think it is better to let the polish or swirl remover do the work and not the pads.

scottabir · 03-31-04, 07:29

And the white pads do offer a little bite themselves but not near what the yellow do, from what i have noticed.

breakneckvtec · 03-31-04, 07:31

Yeah, I noticed this as well. Seems almost impossible to prevent it. I dont let my polishes dust, or dry while I am buffing with a yellow pad. I think thats where the marring may come from. Instead I go until almost dry then buff off and inspect.

I have been using the white pads more and more, especially with DACP. I will only go to the yellow pad if its necessary anymore whereas in the past I did most polishing with the yellow. I find the white pad leaves alot glossier surface. My girls civic for example has alot worse defects then my car did. So, I will more than likely go with a yellow pad DACP, to a white pad DACP and then maybe white pad to SSR1.

I would also like to try an orange pad out sometime soon.

kgb · 03-31-04, 07:32

Quote:

Originally posted by armoredsaintt
It's better to let the product do the work for you instead of the pad and less chances of scratching too.

We posted at the same time.

Thanks for the help guys!

scottabir · 03-31-04, 07:33

I have heard people have hit or miss success with the orange pads, I havent tried them myself, let us know how they work for you.

Sorry man that was a total thread hi-jack.

kgb · 03-31-04, 07:38

It's ok Scott...I tried the orange pads and did not like them at all.

scottabir · 03-31-04, 07:38

Glad I didnt buy those yet then ...

Magellan498 · 03-31-04, 08:34

Yea, I have noticed that the yellow pads are pretty agressive when you first start using them, but after a few uses, they soften up and I really get great results. Rarely do I have to go back with the white... My observation.

Intermezzo · 03-31-04, 09:29

I've been getting perfect results with the yellow compounding pad as well. I've been able to go from 3M FI-2 with a yellow pad directly to applying wax.