Question about Circular Pads

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Fr0zen

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Helleo i just got my makita 9227C and im gettin pads do i need the Wool Blending and Heavy Cutting Pad or can it all be done with the yellow cutting pad but going over more times or higher RPM's i need to remove swirls and small scrachs no oxidation i will be useing Menzerna intensive polish and Finial Polishs and i want do know if i need the Wool Pad or can i just get the:



Yellow foam cutting pad

White Polishing Pad

Grey Finishing Buffing Pad



i got my basket full at CMA :)
 
Frozen,



A wool pad is a good thing to have but they can get messy and they leave heavier wheel marks behind than a foam cutting pad.



A foam cutting pad will generate more heat than a wool pad, although many folks think just the opposite. A wool pad allows more air to flow through the pad and to the paint, hence a lower temp. I have found that I can use a white polishing pad with the Menzerna IP at about 1800 RPM's and correct the majority of swirls and mild scratches. I rarely use a cutting pad unless all else fails.



I have several details in the next few days, a Titanium Maserati, a Black 360 Modena and also a red Modena. They will all need to be buffed out, at least 3 to 4 steps per car, but only the Maserati will need a heavy cutting on the hood and trunk and the rest can be done with polishing pads and various speeds on the rotary.



The yellow cutting pad is more dangerous at higher speeds than the wool pad, especially around edges and plastic lenses. You can burn those areas so fast it's unreal. Be very careful when using them and I recommend taping off all edges and areas not to be buffed.



Hope that helps,

Anthony
 
Do you think i can get heavy swirls out with the yellow pad or do i still need a wool pad for it or can i get it out with the yellow giving it a little more effort
 
Anthony,



You say "at least 3 or 4 steps per car".



Can you tell me exactly what those steps are going to be on the Ferrari's and the Maserati?



Also, I am curious if Ferrari paint is much different (softer, durability, shine) than say German paints?



Thanks.
 
Hi Frozen,



I'm pretty new to this stuff but I firmly believe that the best way for me to proceed when I'm not sure about what ti use is to start with the safest product and pad and then if that doesn't cut it try it some more and then if that still doesn't cut it change the product to a SLIGHTLY more aggressive type.



If that's still not enough cut then I can also change the pad. I know I take more time doing the job this way but I also know I'm not likely to have to repaint the section I'm working on.



I FEAR my inexperience!!
 
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