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
or
- Menz 3500 on orange light cutting pad
????
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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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Buster906
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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Are you going to try an AIO like HD SPEED or KLASSE
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Buster906
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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So you have correction to do.
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BudgetPlan1
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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I would even consider HC400 with a white pad. On a couple GM paints that worked fairly well for me.
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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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Lake Country HydroTech Orange pad with Menzerna 3800, did a 2004 Taurus that was very well cared for
https://www.autopia.org/forums/attac...id=33764&stc=1
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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I start light and work the direction of the results achieved with product and pad used
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BudgetPlan1
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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Accumulator
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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Budget
Don`t forget do a test and make sure YOU are happy with it....