:nervous: Alright, I really hate to start a thread like this, but I`m still kind of overwhelmed by the wide variety of pads and polishing compounds out there and am COMPLETELY new to detailing. I`ve read through this thread in its entirety and I think it`s given me a great starting point. Just so you guys know/can tell me what kind of paint I`m working with, I`ll be doing the detailing to my `98 Chevrolet K1500 pick-up (hence my username) in Light Pewter Metallic. There are a few light(er) scratches from shrubs and other small plants that like to jump out in front off me off-roading, and few months back I tried polishing compound by hand and as a result have tons of obvious scuff marks all over my paint. :dig
Before I get to the polishing stage, will any clay bar and lube do? I`m just looking for the best for my money, not the greatest there is.
On to my main source of confusion, from what I understand, the plain, flat foam Lake Country pads are the best direction to go (I was originally looking at the CCS pads). I got my 7424XP with a 5" counterweight and Lake Country backing plate so I can use the more-preferred 5.5" pads. Would an orange, two whites, and a black be a good starting point? I gather that the M205 is a safe enough polishing compound for a beginner, correct? Should I consider the Ultimate Compound additionally, or instead? Are either of those fine enough to use as finishing compounds? How many pads and how much compound will I need to do a few vehicles (maybe six at most including my truck, just for family)? If I`m way off base on the pads and compounds, let me know what I should use instead.
While I`m at it, I plan to straighten up my mom`s paint on her `99 Odyssey with Deep Velvet Blue Pearl paint. My sister and her friend put silly string on the hood a long time back and it never came all the way off, so needless to say her paint is even worse off. :bat Will an orange be enough for this?
I think that`s about all I have to ask for now! Sorry it`s so long and I hope you guys don`t mind me asking! :thx
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