GG DA + LC Foamed Wool pad + what compound?

[ride5150]

Ive recently been using 5.5" LC Yellow ccs pads on my GG DA along with m105 on customers cars but it is such a pain to work with (as im sure you all know). I have actually been using the OTC Ultimate Compound instead of m105. I noticed that ultimate compound removed defects just about as well as m105 (not surprising since its pretty much the OTC version of m105), while being a little easier to remove. Ultimate compound, even being easier to remove than m105, still however is a pain compared to m205.

I want to try out the purple foamed wool pads instead of yellow CCS, since i hear they cut better. has anyone used the 6.5" purple foamed wool pads on a griots garage DA? i always use 5.5" pads on my gg to ensure they rotate well even under pressure, but have never used a 6.5" pad on it.

also, can anyone recommend a compound that is easier to use than m105? i would prefer a compound that does not break down (like SMAT by meguiars).

apologies if this has been talked to death on this forum, i havent been around in awhile due to school.


thanks for alll the replies!

[CM8 6MT]

Wool pads are not recommended for use with the DA. If you want that extra kick in cutting power, go with MicroFiber discs. Meguiar's & Optimum sell one of the best.

You can either go with the Meg's D300, or mix in a little M105 to give it a little more cut if needed.

[Wheelzntoys]

I had success with GG DA, M105 and LC cool wave pads.

Too much trouble for me with CCS and M105.

PFW, I've only used it with a rotary with M105.

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[Rsurfer]

Use a mf pad with Meguiar's Correction Compound (D300 SMAT).

[Rsurfer]

[QUOTE=CM8 6MT;802675]Wool pads are not recommended for use with the DA.


OP is talking about purple foamed wool and not pure wool which won't work on a DA.

[CM8 6MT]

OP is talking about purple foamed wool and not pure wool which won't work on a DA.

Ohh ok, regardless, D300+MF discs FTW! :D

[ride5150]

thanks for all the replies. im about to say screw it and just dish out the $225 for a makita rotary.

1 more question. whats a good polishing pad comparable to the LC CCS white pads? the ccs pads keep disintegrating on me. either the backing peels off after a few uses or the pad just explodes while spinning.

[psynx]

i know which one your talking about i have that one as well but i havent used it this one?
Lake Country Hybrid Power Finish Ultra Performance Pad System, buffing pads, foam pads, polishing pads (http://www.autogeek.net/hybrid-power-finish-pads.html)
i initially got it for my flex but like i said i havent tried it, the only time ive used a wool is on a rotary.
also outside the bag of that wool pad it says polishing not cutting

[Rsurfer]

thanks for all the replies. im about to say screw it and just dish out the $225 for a makita rotary.

1 more question. whats a good polishing pad comparable to the LC CCS white pads? the ccs pads keep disintegrating on me. either the backing peels off after a few uses or the pad just explodes while spinning.
Reduce your speed to 5 and use less pressure.

[ihaveacamaro]

Ohh ok, regardless, D300+MF discs FTW! :D

Have you ever tried two dots of d300 and one dot of m105 on a pad? Its like.homebrew m101 lol

[CM8 6MT]

Have you ever tried two dots of d300 and one dot of m105 on a pad? Its like.homebrew m101 lol

Yes I have, I think it was Psynx who taught me that one.

[ihaveacamaro]

Yes I have, I think it was Psynx who taught me that one.

Yeah its not my discovery either, but it yields pretty awesome results :)

[CM8 6MT]

Yeah its not my discovery either, but it yields pretty awesome results :)

Indeed. Which is why I love Meg's polishes, their extemely versatile.

[Aaryn NZ]

Hey. I've had success using the purple foamed wool pad, m105 with a flex. May work better on the flex as its forced rotation. I use m105, LC ccs alot & once you find the sweet spot with technique the results are worth it. :dblthumb2: LC ccs don't dust as much as the foamed wool do. I say try one out though, could work well for you. :props: