Which pads to get for basic polishing/waxing

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ruleof72

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I just ordered a Griot's 6" Random Orbital and am wondering which pads to get.



I don't plan on doing much correction at this point as both of our cars are in good shape. I currently use DG 105 as a cleaner/polish and put Aquawax on top of that. I just want some easy to use pads that will do a good job applying what I currently use. I may add a sealant to the mix at some point. Also, since I have the RO is there another polish/wax/sealant combo that might work better on our lighter colored cars (silver, and white gold)?



Would the Griot's Red pad be enough? Is there another brand (like Lake Country) that I should consider. I'm totally new to the machine polishing arena so any help would be appreciated.
 
ruleof72 said:
I just ordered a Griot's 6" Random Orbital and am wondering which pads to get.



I don't plan on doing much correction at this point as both of our cars are in good shape. I currently use DG 105 as a cleaner/polish and put Aquawax on top of that. I just want some easy to use pads that will do a good job applying what I currently use....Would the Griot's Red pad be enough? Is there another brand (like Lake Country) that I should consider. I'm totally new to the machine polishing arena so any help would be appreciated.
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Use the Griot's orange polishing pad (it's very different from "regular orange pads) with your DG105 and use the Griot's red pad for waxing/sealing.



I *REALLY* like both of the Griot's pads, even if they get little attention here at Autopia.
 
I know GG has a deal where you save a little if you buy their orange pads in a 3 pack. Might be worth it. And of course, they have free shipping until July 4th.
 
Lots of people on here have raved about the "uber" pads off of detailerdomain.com. I just ordered a pack of 5 for ~$35 (use coupon code "NEWBIE" to get 15% off). Only pads I've used so far are the Hex Logic pads which I'm kinda 'meh' about so far.
 
SpoolinNoMore said:
Lots of people on here have raved about the "uber" pads off of detailerdomain.com. I just ordered a pack of 5 for ~$35 (use coupon code "NEWBIE" to get 15% off). Only pads I've used so far are the Hex Logic pads which I'm kinda 'meh' about so far.
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Why meh? No cut, pad control, pad sticking, hard to prime, clean?
 
Bunky said:
Why meh? No cut, pad control, pad sticking, hard to prime, clean?
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I'm not sold on the idea behind the Hex pattern, while its meant to reduce the product you waste in the pad, I don't see my product lasting any longer than it does with normal flat foam pads. I'm also noticing quite a lack of cutting power compared to flat foam.
 
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