jaybs02
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Very cool :bigups
Thank you Charles
"J"
Thank you Charles
"J"
foam pads
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Brenton
aka PEI Detail
On topic, I think the average person through to the weekend warrior only needs three pads: a medium cut, a polish and fine polish. I prefer more pads in my shop because I ahve this strange theory of "half-steps", using pad abrasion levels and polish abrasion levels to do half steps between. That way, after about 15 mins of testing a panel on a big job, I can find exactly the right combo with as little abrasiveness as possible.
It also saves me time on the steps out. Often I can take one polish step out. If there are pad scratches I'll use a softer pad and more abrasive final polish, like SSR1. If not, I'll go with the fines pad and polish.
It isn't a science, but that's my idea. 5 pads+wool works for me. With a rotary, the 6th super fine polish pad isn't really helpful, but some may think so. That's where I'm at.
It also saves me time on the steps out. Often I can take one polish step out. If there are pad scratches I'll use a softer pad and more abrasive final polish, like SSR1. If not, I'll go with the fines pad and polish.
It isn't a science, but that's my idea. 5 pads+wool works for me. With a rotary, the 6th super fine polish pad isn't really helpful, but some may think so. That's where I'm at.
glen22
GLEN22
I really appreciate all your input here guys thanks alot,but what I was saying here was since I am one who will be doing my final waxing by hand then my last pc application will be usine the finishing pad correct? Now I'm getting nervouse again you guys are saying different co. pads work differently. I was planning on using lake country mfg pads and menzerna polishes ,at least that was my plan of attach to this point. Followed by wolfgang sealant and a caranuba wax, p100 ,liquid souveran ??? Also kinda intrested in the menzerna fmj. Any way I am blabbering so thanks for all the help guys this is important and you all have helped alot. :gathering :beer_smilglen22 said:
cwcad
New Normal
If you are in a position to get FMJ after using the Menzerna twins to prep your paint you will not be disappointed. Slick easy on /easy off applciation. Looks are some of the best for sealants.
There are some on the forum that really like wolfgang sealants as well. I have no personal experiemce with that line.
As far as topping a sealant it is all in the eye of the beholder. If you have a carnuaba experiment with it. See what catches your eye.
You are not mixed up. You are excited to start a detail with high expectations. It is only natural. Take the time to analyze your paint. Use the least aggressive approach to your work. Go slow with the PC. Check your work often. Just be prepared. Have fun with this detail!!
There are some on the forum that really like wolfgang sealants as well. I have no personal experiemce with that line.
As far as topping a sealant it is all in the eye of the beholder. If you have a carnuaba experiment with it. See what catches your eye.
You are not mixed up. You are excited to start a detail with high expectations. It is only natural. Take the time to analyze your paint. Use the least aggressive approach to your work. Go slow with the PC. Check your work often. Just be prepared. Have fun with this detail!!
glen22
GLEN22
cwcad said:
Thanks alot cw , yes I am very excited! I also will be puting s100 or I was wondering if liquid souveran was as good as the paste also? Going to cover it all up with something . Thanks for the encouragement I will go slow.
cwcad
New Normal
glen22 said:
As it happens I just happen to have personal experience with Liquid Souveran. Have been using the product for two weeks. ( I said experience..not expert) It certainly looks as good as Souveran paste in my humble opinion. Durability is on parr if not better than the paste. Of course this is not a fair comaparison to the paste because I have Souveran Paste on the hood and Liquid Souveran on the vertical surfaces of my paint.
Liquid souveran is easier to apply thin coats the way I apply. I think mostly because it is easier to get just a little of the liquid on the applicator and see it on my paint. Dries quickly and wipes off with little or no dust. I have noticed that I have residue left on the edges of my chrome add on's that I had not noticed using the paste. I like this product. Will be using liquid souveran on my truck until the end of march when I will Zaino it for the trip to Alaska.
The Pad Man
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There are different pads for different purposes. Some people want to apply everything by machine, some people dont. It also depends on the paint, age, condition, many other things to help understand why there are so many different pads.
glen22
GLEN22
Glad to hear you are liking it ,the price is good as you can always buy another or move onto the next best thing without 65.00 sitting on the shelf. Thanks for the update. Zaino gives some of the best protection so for your trip I would have to agree but I like to continue applying coats of caranuba during the nice weather months and always questioned the zaino on top or below a wax,but thats another thread . thankscwcad said:
SVR
Dream Machines
Yes for the really anal enthusiast , detailer or refinisher such as myself, the more the better
For body shops, only 3 really needed
Detailers, probably four
My pads are 3M black and white, edge classic black all way through to white and sonus sfx das
When I want the wettest deepest finish, I pull out the clearkote mooses and the edge blue and white pads. if only there was another finer pad than the white for the yellow moose.
The result with vanilla and blue pad, red moose and white is sensational
For body shops, only 3 really needed
Detailers, probably four
My pads are 3M black and white, edge classic black all way through to white and sonus sfx das
When I want the wettest deepest finish, I pull out the clearkote mooses and the edge blue and white pads. if only there was another finer pad than the white for the yellow moose.
The result with vanilla and blue pad, red moose and white is sensational