Polishing Supplies for Beginning Polishers

[zckid]

this is a very much detailed, and informative write-up. thanks a lot Todd

A little question however,

Can we do machine sanding with the Flex 3401?

[Addicted2Bling]

That was a great read Todd, I wish I had an article like that when I was just starting out!

[Camron882]

when using CG hex logic pads, whats best with M105/M205? right now im using WG TSR 3.0 and Finishing Glaze..] soon to be moving up

[Don Porter]

Terrific write up Todd! I personally have switched from M105 to M101. M101 doesn`t seem to dust as much. I follow this up with Menzerna 4500.

[Todd@RUPES]

this is a very much detailed, and informative write-up. thanks a lot Todd

A little question however,

Can we do machine sanding with the Flex 3401?

I wouldn`t recommend it. The lack of a free-spinning bearing means that the rotation will be driven which could drastically increase the amount of material removed. Additionally, the driving motion of the machine will likely be amplified and the chance for pig-tail scratches would be very high.

[Todd@RUPES]

That was a great read Todd, I wish I had an article like that when I was just starting out!

Thank you!

[bigez]

Are the orange hybrid pads similar to the orange hydro-tech pads? Or is the blue hybrid pad close to the orange hydro-tech pad?

[Todd@RUPES]

Wow, what a terrific write up!

Less than a year ago I moved from the only "washing and waxing" routine that I`ve done all my life to becoming OCD about making our cars look their best. Heck, I didn`t even know what claying was...

Trying to sort out all the info about products and technique had left me in a daze. This tutorial finally cleared up so much confusion in a concise and easy to understand manner. Simple is great!

Do I have these steps correct? Wheels, wash, dry, clay if necessary, correct, seal, wax.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this knowledge.

Best regards,
Tom

Steps sounds great!