Need Help Choosing Pads and Polishes for 7424XP

[Mike_Phillips]

Thanks a lot for the link and tip!



I don't think I would have thought to do a test spot,

Just to note, your reply is encouraging to me. :2thumbs:



I've been pounding on the Test Spot Drum since at least 1994 on the Usenet Newsgroups, (these were around before vBulletin was invented), and sometimes I feel like I promote this idea too much.



Fact is, it's always a good idea for both beginner and seasoned pro alike to do a test spot anytime you're working on something you've never worked on before because until you bring your hand or your polisher down onto the paint and start buffing you don't know how the paint is going to react and how your process is going to work.



So test first and then evaluate and them move forward or get some advice if you see a problem.

 

[K1500 Cheyenne]

Just to note, your reply is encouraging to me. :2thumbs:



I've been pounding on the Test Spot Drum since at least 1994 on the Usenet Newsgroups, (these were around before vBulletin was invented), and sometimes I feel like I promote this idea too much.



Fact is, it's always a good idea for both beginner and seasoned pro alike to do a test spot anytime you're working on something you've never worked on before because until you bring your hand or your polisher down onto the paint and start buffing you don't know how the paint is going to react and how your process is going to work.



So test first and then evaluate and them move forward or get some advice if you see a problem.

Glad to hear! Don't feel that way; it sounds like an excellent method, especially if it's worked well for you for over fifteen years! :waxing:

 

[superchargedg]

I would get at least 3 orange and 3 white pads instead of just 1 each.

 

[K1500 Cheyenne]

I would get at least 3 orange and 3 white pads instead of just 1 each.

What about two of each of those (I already planned on getting two whites)? Would I need three for just one vehicle, or is it more just for the ease of swapping pads versus cleaning them?

 

[wannafbody]

2 orange and 2 white LC pads-simple and effective

 

[superchargedg]

What about two of each of those (I already planned on getting two whites)? Would I need three for just one vehicle, or is it more just for the ease of swapping pads versus cleaning them?

Just the ease of cleaning them versus replaceing them during a detail thats all.

 

[K1500 Cheyenne]

Just the ease of cleaning them versus replaceing them during a detail thats all.

Alright, that's what I thought. I just hate to shell out a ton of cash at this point since I really only intend to detail my truck and a few of my family's vehicles.

 

[9935annivgt]

You will get so many different suggestions but here are mine: I would go with four inch pads ( I know another backing plate) if you have any serious correction work to do. Otherwise the 5.5 will do the trick. I would get at least 2 orange pads and two or perhaps 3 white pads. I really like the wolfgang twins (they are made by Merzerna) but right now if you look at Danase detailing (going out of business) they have excellant swirl removal (swirl abolishers 1,2,and 3) for an unbeatable price if there are any left and they are high quality products.

 

[K1500 Cheyenne]

You will get so many different suggestions but here are mine: I would go with four inch pads ( I know another backing plate) if you have any serious correction work to do. Otherwise the 5.5 will do the trick. I would get at least 2 orange pads and two or perhaps 3 white pads. I really like the wolfgang twins (they are made by Merzerna) but right now if you look at Danase detailing (going out of business) they have excellant swirl removal (swirl abolishers 1,2,and 3) for an unbeatable price if there are any left and they are high quality products.

The paint I'll be dealng with isn't too terrible (it's not faded or anything), so hopefully the 5.5" will do fine with patience. I'll look into the Danese products, thanks!

 

[Spawne32]

im gona be giving the PC a go at removing 3000 grit sand scratches cus i have to cut and buff my car, so ill be getting 3 yellow, and 3 orange, i bought the PC separately and it comes with a white foam polishing pad.

 

[Accumulator]

im gona be giving the PC a go at removing 3000 grit sand scratches ....

I'd use 3.5"/4" PFW and/or 4" orange pads rather than the yellow foam. M105 + 3.5" PFW took care of both 2K and 3K grit sanding scratches for me (on hard clear), but it took a fair number of passes.