Coming of age. I'm gonna need some pads!

MongooseGA · 10-20-04, 05:53

PC Polishing pads that is!

I understand there might be a few threads out there now answering these questions. However I'm way too swamped with homework to do a search for anything, and I need to order before this weekend because I have a job on Saturday (weather permitting)

I have since retired my first pad. A Sonus v.2 model, orange light cutting pad. It was a good pad, but the velcro area is beginning to seperate, and the 'face' is getting kind of 'knubbly'.

But the good news is that I get to buy some new pads! I would like something of good quality, and something different than the Sonus line (great pads, but I'd like to be able to try other brands as well for comparison). I would like 1 or 2 yellow cutting (I think I've become skilled enough with the PC for this) pads, 1 or 2 orange light cutting pads, and 3-4 white polshing pads. I haven't used the 'variable contact' pads, but how do they compare to the tradtional flat pads I'm used to?

What brands are worthy? Obviously LC, Meg's (pricey?), etc.

For the 7-8 pads, I'd like to keep it around ~$80 including shipping if possible. And, an [almost] necessity would be shopping all from the same place. I've checked out TOL, CMA, and Detailers Paradise. Just wanna know what some of your opinions may be.

Btw, I'm not really in the market for a pad kit. I don't need any of the finishin pads, or bonnets etc that they normally come with.

Thanks in advance

RedondoV6 · 10-20-04, 06:02

Glenn,

You planning to use them only on a PC or on a rotary too?

MongooseGA · 10-20-04, 06:18

For now just a PC. I'm still sucking up to my parents so I might find a DeWalt with a few pads under the tree this December.

Scottwax · 10-20-04, 08:30

I like Meguiars Soft Buff pads and aka Patrick has some really nice pads on his site too. I don't know who makes them though but I think they are around $7.50 each and the velcro backing covers almost the entire back of the pad. I haven't tried any LC pads but I have heard good things about them too.

Eliot Ness · 10-21-04, 10:15

I like the Meg's flat pads (W8006 & 9006) and also the LC orange (vc) has worked well for me also. I think you should get one or two of each to figure out which type you like best (flat or vc). It's better to have a pad or two you don't like "as-well-as-the-others", than buying all the same type and not liking any of them.

I haven't used any Sonus pads yet, but I've heard so many good things about them that that'll be my next order along with a couple of Patrick's pads to try out.

You should be able to find the Meg's pads locally at a parts store that carries auto paint. Note that the burgundy cutting pad (W7006) is not recommended by Meg's for use on the pc, although some do/have used it.

MongooseGA · 10-21-04, 01:17

Thanks John.

I'll see if I can find anything locally. Do you think something like a Sherwin-Williams might have them, or might I need to go to body shop? Anyone in VA know of any places that sell them?

Any specific franchises that normally carry these guys?

Thanks

Eliot Ness · 10-21-04, 01:37

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Originally posted by MongooseGA
.......Do you think something like a Sherwin-Williams might have them, or might I need to go to body shop? .....

The last Meg's pads I bought locally were at a Car Quest auto parts store that deals in auto paint and supplies.

I'd just try the yellow pages and start calling parts stores until you find one. Usually even if they don't carry painting supplies they can tell you who does.

Better yet, here's a link on the Meg's site that will locate a store in your area, just check the box for Meguiar's Professional Products or you'll wind up with all the Wal-Marts, etc....

http://www.meguiars.com/DealerLocato...r_template.cfm

MongooseGA · 10-21-04, 02:06

'Preciate it!

MongooseGA · 10-25-04, 07:37

Well, i placed my order on Fri and it shipped out today. (Yeah, i missed the shipping deadline by about an hour

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Anyway, the bill came to about 90 w/o my ABC discount. I got 2 LC orange light cutting pads, 3 LC white polishing, some Sonus dew wunder wasche (heard great things) and 2 sets of the purple passion WW MF from the garage sale (30% off!!!

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Should be here in a couple of days.

Any reccomendations with these particular pads? Tips, tricks?