How many pads to purchase

[kb2ehj]

Good morning folks.



I`m starting to put together some buffing supplies and curious how many pads you use per car.



Background

Experience Level: Newbie

Tools: (1) PC7424xp & (1) PC7424

Current Pads: 1 Orange 1 White 1 Black 1 Red



I got the pads as part of a `kit` when I purchased the XP last fall. A co-worker has donated his Honda Accord for me to `practice` on but before I take him up on his offer I want to have enough supplies on hand so that I don`t have to stop once I get started.



How many pads do you go through on your average sedan with average swirls/light scratches? I know a specific number can not be determined as every car is different. I`m not looking to turn a DD into a Concourse car just make the DD look good.



I`m taking this information to make my first initial pad purchase. (I`m sure I`ll purchase more as time goes by) Another variable is I`ll be cleaning the pads manually as the bucket style cleaners are still a little out of my price range.



Thanks for assistance.



Mark

[a_guerrajr]

I get at least 2 of each. Especially Yellow/Orange/White since they do most of the work. Blue/Gray/Red are usually used less or not as hard since they are LSP applicators.

[kb2ehj]

Thank you a_guerrajr.



LSP I suspect I`d put on by hand anyway. An Accord isn`t all that big of a vehicle so I don`t see the need to put wax on with a DA.



I was thinking the number would be higher.



Time to sit back and see what others recommend.

[David Fermani]

I`d get 6 LC Orange and 3 whites when using a DA. Make sure to get the flat ones.

[a_guerrajr]

yea i do LSP by hand too, i like to not risk it with machine.





that`s at least of course. if you are doing multiple vehicles, i`d stock up 4.

[a_guerrajr]

I`d get 6 LC Orange and 3 whites when using a DA. Make sure to get the flat ones.



why not the CCS ones?

[David Fermani]

Because I feel the CCS "pockets" prohibit full contact(which is essential) to the surface. The lesser contact, the lesser the corection. Great for rotary, not so great with a DA. Does this make sence?

[resek]

Because I feel the CCS "pockets" prohibit full contact(which is essential) to the surface. The lesser contact, the lesser the corection. Great for rotary, not so great with a DA. Does this make sence?



+2



I have purchased those CCS, and i feel like David about the little "pocket".

Now, i work with Uber pads from detailersdomain( 5xorange/5xgreen/5xblue). Those are flat pads and are better than the CCS IMO.



You can look for LC flat pads from autogeek. Tangerine and Cya seem to be very good pads also.



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[kb2ehj]

Thank you all for your suggestions.



Mark

[dmw2692004]

I`d get 6 LC Orange and 3 whites when using a DA. Make sure to get the flat ones.



6?! I have never used more than 4. 4 Being the most extreme for really large vehicles. :buffing: