Originally Posted by
PoisonTheWell
I`m not familiar with the Mother`s system. Are you polishing then glazing then waxing?
1. A cutting pad will correct clearcoat more heavily. Think of it as being like a more coarse sandpaper vs. a fine grit one. Stiff pad vs. soft. A polishing pad will cut a bit, but not as much. Which, if you`ve only got light swirl marks that is what you`ll probably start with. Always go least aggressive possible to get the results you want. You don`t want any cut if you`re applying a wax, so for a brand like Lake Country, that`ll be the red pads.
2. I`ve had success with the Lake Country. If I tried anything else it`d probably be the Rupes pads and DA system. Certain paints need certain combos.
3. Compound will cut more. Think of it as an aggressive polish. Then you`ll have polishes. Glazes are kind of like fillers in my opinion. I`ve tried them, they supposedly lightly polish. I`ve found no need for them. I`m sure they have their place. Wax is basically the sacrificial coating that makes everything look great.
4. Every company has their own color codes for pads. Just make sure you check out their charts and descriptions.
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