First real detail. Have final ?s

[EspressoDrinker]

First, seriously thanks to EVERYONE on here that gives their time and knowledge to people like me. It’s truly invaluable.

This coming Tuesday I’ll be doing my girlfriends 2009 Toyota Corolla White for my first real paint correction ever. I’ve spent literally this entire year reading, learning and watching everything I can to educate myself on this. I bought a new 2016 VW GLI in Tornado Red and want/need to do a paint correction on it. So my girlfriends car will be a great testing and learning car to start with since I can make mistakes and it’s really no big deal.

Her car has been neglected badly. I think there may even be some clear coat failure on the roof. All other panels just need some major TLC. I’ll be doing everything in our garage so I have shade and cover. I plan on taking the entire day to finish. Just need to buy a few more thing with your help to start. Please.

My tools that that I have already:


Griots Garage 6" Random Orbital w/ Extra-Long 25' (16 AWG) power cord
I have the 5" Orbital Conversion Kit in my Amazon cart now
Adams Polishes Car Shampoo
Microfiber Madness Inredimitt
CarPro Iron X fallout remover
Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay Kit
Nanoskin Autoscrub Speedy Prep Fine Grade Sponge
All the lube I’ll ever need for the clay
Meguiar’s M105 Ultra-Cut Compound ( in my Amazon cart now )
Meguiar’s M205 Ultra Finishing Polish ( in my Amazon cart now )
All the proper microfiber towels I need
Adams Polishes Buttery Wax
SunJoe 4001 electric power washer
MTM P22 Foam Canon and Gun
All the proper things for the tires and such. Focusing on paint correction


Need:

Pads. Which ones? Colors? GG Boss, Meguiar’s, Lake County?
Eraser?
Anything else?


I really appreciate all your help and I just need this last little bit of help please. I’ve spent hours/days trying to learn and now it’s time to do. Any questions you have that I need to answer for better results, please ask and I’ll do it immediately. My Instagram page is here to give you a better idea what I’ve done and what I have. https://www.instagram.com/espresso.drinker/

[Cruzscarwash]

I'd get the Griot's garage 5 inch vented plate to increase cooling. Id go with flat pads from and company of choice or buff and shine long throw pads.
If I had to pick a company I'd say buff and shine or lake county. Make sure to have a pad cleaning brush as well

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[EspressoDrinker]

I'd get the Griot's garage 5 inch vented plate to increase cooling. Id go with flat pads from and company of choice or buff and shine long throw pads.
If I had to pick a company I'd say buff and shine or lake county. Make sure to have a pad cleaning brush as well

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I have the GG 5” vented plate package in my Amazon cart now that I’ll definitely be getting. Thanks for reminder on the pad cleaning brush.


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[Cruzscarwash]

The kit u linked to is not the 5 inch. You don't need a "conversation" kit for the gg6 the vent plate will bolt right on

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[Cruzscarwash]

Also since you are new it might be better to go with a different compound and polish. Those are great polishes but I feel they have a learning curve and boss creams, McKees, sonax, Wolfgang might be better for a first time user

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[EspressoDrinker]

The kit u linked to is not the 5 inch. You don't need a "conversation" kit for the gg6 the vent plate will bolt right on

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Oh! When I read the recent reviews I found a couple that said “The backplate has vented holes in it (unlike the Amazon picture) so you get better heat dispersion!”

Is this not what you’re talking about? If not, what is it you’re talking about? Sorry, this gets confusing fast with so many things that are similar. Thanks.


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[EspressoDrinker]

Also since you are new it might be better to go with a different compound and polish. Those are great polishes but I feel they have a learning curve and boss creams, McKees, sonax, Wolfgang might be better for a first time user

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I guess I might go with the Boss system then.


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[BJackson8]

I really like Buff & Shine pads. Will generally use their microfiber cutting pad and the green/blue foam polishing pads.

Recently purchased some of the LC Thinpro pads. Not a whole lot of history with them yet, but they work quite well too.

[brettS4]

I'd agree with Cruz. You need the Griots vented backing plate. Go with thin pads (LC ThinPro being my favorite). And I'd stay away from Megs 105/205 for a first time job. M105 in particular can be hard to work with. I'd suggest Griots Fast Correcting Cream instead. Works about as well and is much easier (no dusting, easy cleanup).

[Cruzscarwash]

This one

https://www.autogeek.net/griots-5-inch-vented-plate.html

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[briarpatch]

Go with the Griots BOSS 5" pads....you will not be disappointed......oh, and before and after pics will be nice, too

[EspressoDrinker]

I'd agree with Cruz. You need the Griots vented backing plate. Go with thin pads (LC ThinPro being my favorite). And I'd stay away from Megs 105/205 for a first time job. M105 in particular can be hard to work with. I'd suggest Griots Fast Correcting Cream instead. Works about as well and is much easier (no dusting, easy cleanup).

Thanks. I’ll go with GG stuff for the paint correction.

Like I mentioned a couple of posts above, I read some reviews that did say it was the vented plate.

“The backplate has vented holes in it (unlike the Amazon picture) so you get better heat dispersion!”

Is this not the same?

Thanks for your time.


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[EspressoDrinker]

This one

https://www.autogeek.net/griots-5-inch-vented-plate.html

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Ah! Thanks.


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[Cruzscarwash]

It's hard to say, the one I have and that is pictured is black with center and side holes. It also already has stall lines on the back of it. The picture your link showed was yellow and looks like a standard plate. I wouldn't risk it

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[EspressoDrinker]

Go with the Griots BOSS 5" pads....you will not be disappointed......oh, and before and after pics will be nice, too

I’m taking a ton of pictures. I want to turn this into a thing. It’s all I ever think and talk about.


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