Which pad should be use?

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opass

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Tomorrow I will detail 5 yrs old dark blue MB SUV. I most likely will start with Lake Country yellow pad + Optimum because of the heavy marring. If this is the case, can I follow with LC white pad + Optimum as the last finishing polish process?



Or I should follow with LC orange pad and then LC white pad?



Is it necessary to finish with LC black pad?
 
Not familiar with Optimum but I've read that it's pretty versatile in that it's abrasiveness depends on the type of pad you use it with.



With any product/pad combo, only *you* can tell if the finish has reached it's "maximum potential" (to borrow a term from MOL). :D



It's practically a sure thing that you need to follow a cutting pad with a polishing pad (possibly with a milder product). Are you sure you need to start with a cutting pad? I'd reach for the orange pad first.



Finishing with a black pad will be entirely up to your eyes - if you can see a significant difference for the extra effort, go for it!
 
merci said:
It's practically a sure thing that you need to follow a cutting pad with a polishing pad (possibly with a milder product). Are you sure you need to start with a cutting pad? I'd reach for the orange pad first.



Finishing with a black pad will be entirely up to your eyes - if you can see a significant difference for the extra effort, go for it!
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Friend of mine is paying me to do this SUV. If the orange pad will remove the marring follow with white pad should be good enough. Done it a few times with success but they were all light color cars.



This dark blue color is kind of challange to my level. So far I only worked with 2 black cars period. The size and condition of this SUV need to finish within 6-7 hours. That's include wash, clay, 2 steps polish (if possible), wax and complete shampoo and condition all the interior surface (leather seats). Hopefully finish within the time frame. If follow the ABC procedure, mostly like I will not finish on time and get under pay.
 
I'm not familiar with those particular products (and I sure haven't seen the car) so I can't recommend anything specific. All I can suggest is that you need to figure out how to get the best look (practical not possible) in the time you have available so experiment on a small section first to dial in your process then proceed to the rest of the car.





PC.
 
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