Newbie Question

[drei4runner]

How many pads will I need to complete a vehicle?

My vehicles are
1. Small SUV - Rav 4
2. Midsize car - Accord coupe
3. Midsize SUV - 4Runner
4. Large SUV - Sequoia

Will be purchasing the GG6 shortly but will have to purchase the pads at a later date. Have to start building my collection slowly so as to not shock the wife and have her do a Lorena Bobbitt on me


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[Goonie75]

How many pads will I need to complete a vehicle?

My vehicles are
1. Small SUV - Rav 4
2. Midsize car - Accord coupe
3. Midsize SUV - 4Runner
4. Large SUV - Sequoia

Will be purchasing the GG6 shortly but will have to purchase the pads at a later date. Have to start building my collection slowly so as to not shock the wife and have her do a Lorena Bobbitt on me


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The adage goes 1 pad per panel. That keeps it clean. Pads last longer too. They can get clogged and gummed up with spent paint and product then it's not cutting at all.

Blow or brush pad often too.



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[Eldorado2k]

If you choose to apply a dedicated wax or sealant with your polisher, you’ll only need 1 black pad to do so. [2 tops]

[drei4runner]

I must’ve gotten lucky, because I’d rate my HF DA higher than a PC and a GG6. I’ve used them all and wouldn’t trade it for any other 8mm polisher.

Is there a difference between the two models of HF DAs?


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[VISITOR]

Griots Garage 6 Inch Random Orbital Polisher

Griots Garage 5 Inch Vented Orbital Backing Plate

Griots Garage 3 inch HD Backing Plate


Griots Garage 3 inch BOSS Foam and Microfiber Pads

Griots Garage 5.5 inch BOSS Foam and Microfiber Pads


OR

Lake Country ThinPro Foam Pad System 3.5 Inch
Lake Country ThinPro Foam Pad System 5.5 Inch

[Eldorado2k]

Is there a difference between the two models of HF DAs?


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When I got mine it looked like this.



I’ve had it for 5+ yrs. and this thing is bulletproof. It feels like it’ll never stop working.
Just make sure to put a 5” backing plate & pads on it. Lake Country or Griots 5” vented backing plate.

[UncleDavy]

I must’ve gotten lucky, because I’d rate my HF DA higher than a PC and a GG6. I’ve used them all and wouldn’t trade it for any other 8mm polisher.

I have heard some success stories with Harbor Freight tools and I am glad that you have one of them. You can’t beat the price.

[drei4runner]

Griots Garage 6 Inch Random Orbital Polisher

Griots Garage 5 Inch Vented Orbital Backing Plate

Griots Garage 3 inch HD Backing Plate


Griots Garage 3 inch BOSS Foam and Microfiber Pads

Griots Garage 5.5 inch BOSS Foam and Microfiber Pads


OR

Lake Country ThinPro Foam Pad System 3.5 Inch
Lake Country ThinPro Foam Pad System 5.5 Inch

I finally purchased the GG6 kit along w/ some extra items. Bought the Griot's 3" HD backing plate w/ the Lake Country 6 pack of 3.5" CCS foam pads, the 12 pack Lake Country 6.5" CCS foam pads and a pad cleaning brush. Only thing missing that I forgot to purchase is the clay mitt/towel/pad.

And now the waiting and along with that the dread begins. Let's see what my wife will notice first, the credit card bill or the package that's going to be coming in.

[Coatingsarecrack]

I finally purchased the GG6 kit along w/ some extra items. Bought the Griot's 3" HD backing plate w/ the Lake Country 6 pack of 3.5" CCS foam pads, the 12 pack Lake Country 6.5" CCS foam pads and a pad cleaning brush. Only thing missing that I forgot to purchase is the clay mitt/towel/pad.

And now the waiting and along with that the dread begins. Let's see what my wife will notice first, the credit card bill or the package that's going to be coming in.

Just make sure to do her car 1st. Then all will be forgiven


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