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    More aggressive pad, less aggressive polish or...

    ...less aggressive pad, more aggressive polish.

    Using somewhat standard items for hypothetical situation (Menzerna & LC pads), if you`re about to begin some test sections and are hoping to hit the winning combo the first time, whatcha start with:

    - Menz 2400 on white polishing pad

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    - Menz 3500 on orange light cutting pad

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    Re: More aggressive pad, less aggressive polish or...

    For me this would depend on the condition of the clear coat. How much correction I am wanting to achieve. Will an AIO do the job with a cutting pad? Is the clear coat hard or soft. Am I dealing with single stage or a clear coat. I find hypothetical questions or situations difficult to answer

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    Re: More aggressive pad, less aggressive polish or...

    Quote Originally Posted by Buster906 View Post
    For me this would depend on the condition of the clear coat. How much correction I am wanting to achieve. Will an AIO do the job with a cutting pad? Is the clear coat hard or soft. Am I dealing with single stage or a clear coat. I find hypothetical questions or situations difficult to answer

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    Just trying to gauge what `first instinct` would be. Say a 1 year old GM sedan, dark blue metallic paint, in generally good condition, typical dealer/tunnel wash swirls, nothing really deep, 1 polishing step should do the job.

    Gonna end up doing a few test sections to compare and someone offers $100 if it turns out your first section proves to be most effective.

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    Re: More aggressive pad, less aggressive polish or...

    Are you going to try an AIO like HD SPEED or KLASSE


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    Re: More aggressive pad, less aggressive polish or...

    Quote Originally Posted by Buster906 View Post
    Are you going to try an AIO like HD SPEED or KLASSE


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    Nah, lets suppose this car is gonna get a dedicated LSP, coating or sealant or we just wanna get it looking nice. Doesn`t need compounding, not that many defects.

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    Re: More aggressive pad, less aggressive polish or...

    So you have correction to do.

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    Re: More aggressive pad, less aggressive polish or...

    Quote Originally Posted by BudgetPlan1 View Post
    Just trying to gauge what `first instinct` would be. Say a 1 year old GM sedan, dark blue metallic paint, in generally good condition, typical dealer/tunnel wash swirls, nothing really deep, 1 polishing step should do the job.

    Gonna end up doing a few test sections to compare and someone offers $100 if it turns out your first section proves to be most effective.

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    I would try an AIO first. If the AIO did not have the cut with a heavy cutting pad, I would move to a cutting compound.

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    Re: More aggressive pad, less aggressive polish or...

    I would even consider HC400 with a white pad. On a couple GM paints that worked fairly well for me.
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    Re: More aggressive pad, less aggressive polish or...

    Are they offering $100 just for the test spot? Hehe

    If I had only one choice then probably scholl s20+ on scholl blue spider pad.

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    Re: More aggressive pad, less aggressive polish or...

    Lake Country HydroTech Orange pad with Menzerna 3800, did a 2004 Taurus that was very well cared for

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    Re: More aggressive pad, less aggressive polish or...

    I have no actual vehicle in mind nor products; just kinda wondering to achieve a certain level of finish does one have a preference for trying a more aggressive pad OR a more aggressive product; i.e. would your first inclination be to have the pad do the work or the liquid?

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    Re: More aggressive pad, less aggressive polish or...

    I start light and work the direction of the results achieved with product and pad used

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    Re: More aggressive pad, less aggressive polish or...

    Quote Originally Posted by BudgetPlan1 View Post
    I have no actual vehicle in mind nor products; just kinda wondering to achieve a certain level of finish does one have a preference for trying a more aggressive pad OR a more aggressive product; i.e. would your first inclination be to have the pad do the work or the liquid?
    I would *ALWAYS* expect to be happier with a harsh product on a mild pad.

    I`ve *NEVER* been satisfied with a mild product on a harsh pad. NEVER. Don`t even try it any more.

    My view is that the pad should merely facilitate the optimal performance of the product.
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    Re: More aggressive pad, less aggressive polish or...

    Quote Originally Posted by Accumulator View Post
    I would *ALWAYS* expect to be happier with a harsh product on a mild pad.

    I`ve *NEVER* been satisfied with a mild product on a harsh pad. NEVER. Don`t even try it any more.

    My view is that the pad should merely facilitate the optimal performance of the product.
    Makes sense...thanks. For this novice, when I look at something for the first time and think "I`m gonna give Product X a try first..." and then think about/start with mild pad and work from there.

    Possibly excepting microfiber, was just kinda wondering if anyone comes at it from a different direction. I guess it may come from not knowing (although I got it now) what plays the primary role in correction...the pad or the product.

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    Re: More aggressive pad, less aggressive polish or...

    Budget

    Don`t forget do a test and make sure YOU are happy with it....
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