Just got a TorqX and some VSS... very exited. Some questions

[briarpatch]

Welcome to AGO. Make sure you do a test spot to determine what pad to start with. I use the HexLogic (orange) pads and really like them. Do not sell the Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax short, but realize it's not actually wax but a polymer-based sealant. I use it, and IMO, it's one of the better over-the-counter sealants you can buy. If you bought a kit, odds are you did not get multiples of any one pad. I'd recommend purchasing some more before you begin. Trying to do the car with one pad could be problematic.

[jdgamble]

Yeah VSS is swirl and scratch remover. CG talks about it like it's a one step, but I picked up some Meguiars ultimate polish in case I need something to clean it up.

So thanks again. To Briar, how many pads would it usually take to do a full car? I did get a kit. I was planning on doing a section or two per session. I have three little kids so I doubt I'll ever have time to do the whole car at once.

[briarpatch]

Yeah VSS is swirl and scratch remover. CG talks about it like it's a one step, but I picked up some Meguiars ultimate polish in case I need something to clean it up.

So thanks again. To Briar, how many pads would it usually take to do a full car? I did get a kit. I was planning on doing a section or two per session. I have three little kids so I doubt I'll ever have time to do the whole car at once.

I'm far from an expert....so hopefully others will add their opinions....but I go through 4-6 pads doing a one-step (HD Speed) on my pickup.....fewer for the HD Poxy topper. If you're going to order more, and decide to stick with HexLogic, I prefer the Quantums to the regular...less heat build up in my experience.

[PaulMys]

I'm far from an expert....so hopefully others will add their opinions....but I go through 4-6 pads doing a one-step (HD Speed) on my pickup.....fewer for the HD Poxy topper. If you're going to order more, and decide to stick with HexLogic, I prefer the Quantums to the regular...less heat build up in my experience.

Your truck is huge, Briar. But I agree on the 4-6.

On my regular cab truck, I can do a full HD Speed with 4. No problem. I use LC flat pads. I think they work better than hex pads (IMO) and lend themselves to Mike P's "clean on the fly method" much better as well.

[jdgamble]

So when do you know you need a new pad? What's the criteria?

Also, I assume you guys clean them right? I got pad cleaner in the kit. These aren't super disposable are they?