hydrotech pad guide

[gofastman]

Hi, I'm using optimum "hyper" products with hydrotech pads. The car I'm working on is an 01 Benz with rock hard silver metalic paint.
I got her shined up pretty good last year, it took hyper compound and a hydrotech cyan pad just to see any noticeable paint correction.
I'm wondering, for giving it a touch up will G-P-S with a tangerine pad finish down LSP ready? Do I need to use my red pads at all?
will this combo provide any noticeable defect removal?
Im realistic, she is my dally driver, so it probably won't be perfect, but shiny is good! :buffing:

[Setec Astronomy]

I think tangerine and GPS would make a pretty good combo in your situation. It should give you some very light cleanup, where the crimson probably won't. Or just use some Hyper Polish? Hyper Polish + tangerine should finish fine on hard silver IMO. Crimson never seems to do much for me on hard paint, even though it's supposed to have more cut than a traditional finishing pad.

[gofastman]

Thanks!
think I should go PC or rotary?
All of my pads are 4" if it matters.

[parttimer]

I liked the hydrotechs until I tried hybrids.

[gofastman]

I liked the hydrotechs until I tried hybrids.

What are those and what is it that they do better?

[parttimer]

They last much longer than the hydros is one major difference. http://www.autogeekmobile.net/hybrid-power-finish-pads.html. You don't have just three choices, a wider array of foam to get a better finish!

[gofastman]

I like only three choices! It keeps my OCD in check ;)

[Audios S6]

They last much longer than the hydros is one major difference.

Hydroshred pads: amazing finishing combined with the durability of wet facial tissue.

A tangerine pad with GPS should finish down very well on hard silver paint, but you're not going to get a ton of correction.

[dlc95]

I like only three choices! It keeps my OCD in check ;)

Same here! I added LC Ultrafiber microfiber pads to get some extra weight in the correction department - If needed. I absolutely love these pads. I'll know in the next week or so If they'll be able to hold up. So far they really perform great. The Cyan and FG 400 did a total clean up on a car that has only ever seen tunnel washes. Tool was a Porter Cable 7424XP, on speed 4.5.

[gofastman]

How do the microfiber pads work finish and durability wise? Is it worth switching?
Specifically the ones from Optimum, I just really like that company I guess.

[gofastman]

I greatly prefer 5" or smaller pads. I feel they are more comfortable to use because they transmit less force back into my hands

[brettS4]

Hydroshred pads: amazing finishing combined with the durability of wet facial tissue.

This is exactly what I experienced. I had three pads last all of a half a car this weekend. Two had the velcro pull right off the back and the third literally exploded, sending pad 'shrapnel' flying in all directions.

I will never use a hydrotech pad again. But I admit they did finish really well for the very brief time they were usable.

[swanicyouth]

This is exactly what I experienced. I had three pads last all of a half a car this weekend. Two had the velcro pull right off the back and the third literally exploded, sending pad 'shrapnel' flying in all directions.



I will never use a hydrotech pad again. But I admit they did finish really well for the very brief time they were usable.


They are fragile (somewhat) - but not that fragile. Your likely overheating them to have 3 pads grenade in a row. Unless, maybe they where all old?

[CYANiDE]

First time detailing ever, I had to use two tangerine and swap about 3/4 way through detailing my car. One I used the most lost a few tiny chunks but still seems useable. I thought it was just my inexperience but I was really applying very, very little pressure and using only M205.