Orange pad too much...

[97Avenger]

I was wondering if the orange pad is too much for a brand new vehicle? I have a 2014 Chevy Traverse, the color is a metallic black or ebony, whatever they call it. It does have light swirl marks from the dealer. I am looking to purchase pads and want to get rid of those marks. If so, would a white get rid of them?

[wdmaccord]

Starting with white would be a good choice. I did Megs UC with an orange pad on my new car the first time. Now I only polish every 6 months with a white pad. I spot correct with the orange if I pick up some heavier defects between details.

[davey g-force]

You really need a selection of pads. I agree that starting with white is a good choice, but it may not have enough cut for your particular paint (depending on what compound / polish you're using).

You won't know until you try...

[HateSwirls]

If no defects I'd start with a black finish pad along with an ultra fine polish and work yourself up.

Meguiar's 205 or Optimum Finish Polish would polish it up nicely.

I only use the orange pad to remove moderate to severe defects.

[281]

:iagree:

[97Avenger]

Thanks for the help!!! There is pretty much no defect on this vehicle, never owned by anybody else but me and the wife. Now I know what i'll be ordering!

[ShaunD]

You should look at trying the LC hydrotech tangerine and crimson pads, and also the hybrid pads.
What polisher are you going to be using?

[97Avenger]

I have the Porter Cable 7424xp. I was thinking about using the Cobra Cross Groove pads, but whatever you guys and girls think is better, I will use. Always looking for great suggestions, tips, etc...

[281]

I have the Porter Cable 7424xp. I was thinking about using the Cobra Cross Groove pads, but whatever you guys and girls think is better, I will use. Always looking for great suggestions, tips, etc...

Polishes?

[97Avenger]

Meguiars 205

[281]

Cool, thats a great polish. Look into 5.5" LC CCS or Hydrotechs...

[swanicyouth]

I have the Porter Cable 7424xp. I was thinking about using the Cobra Cross Groove pads, but whatever you guys and girls think is better, I will use. Always looking for great suggestions, tips, etc...


Those pads are too big for a PC - you need 5.5" pads and a 5" BP. If it was me, I would get Optimum Polish II & Finish. They are SMAT polishes: easy to use, less $, and not too aggressive. If the defects are mild, you can stop polishing once they are gone - no bead to break down the polish. Less passes = less work.

I wouldn't get HT pads, as they are not durable. From the pads sold here, I would get CCS or flat pads.

[brondondolon]

I have a new black truck and my go to pads are LC orange flat pad with wolfgang swirl remover and LC black flat pad for my glaze then i top it off with a foam wax applicator and wax. I have no complaints in fact i dont feel as if its aggressive enough but thats just me.

[brondondolon]

My opinion on the LC orange pad is it will work how you want it to. If you are removing minor scratches its mild enough to do so. If you need to remove heavier scratches it can do that as well. The key here is your polish/compound, your technique, and how many passes. IMO the orange pad is a great pad for doing those monthly details when needed.

[Dan_335i]

I think ur like me. When I picked up my car I can find roughly 10 scratch lines on the whole hood. Not a lot. I was thinking of using WG finish glaze and white pad.