First real detail. Have final ?s

**briarpatch** · 10-05-2017, 01:18 PM

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

**EspressoDrinker** · 10-05-2017, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by 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).

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** · 10-05-2017, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by Cruzscarwash

This one

https://www.autogeek.net/griots-5-in...ted-plate.html

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Ah! Thanks.

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**Cruzscarwash** · 10-05-2017, 01:22 PM

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** · 10-05-2017, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by briarpatch

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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**EspressoDrinker** · 10-05-2017, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by 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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No worries. I appreciate the look out and saving me time.

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**Paul A.** · 10-05-2017, 01:54 PM

As far as pads, I also like the Lake Country Thin Pros on a DA.

Having said that, however, if I had a GG 6" and were going with their polishes I would probably get the Griots pads as well. I do like system approaches and while you can use any DA pads and polishes in a " mix and match approach" successfully there is something in my mind about having some folks engineer and design things to work together. Even though those that do mix n match can get the same results and maybe even better, I believe staying in the family and following the manufacturers instructions may make it easier for a first timer. Just my opinion...

Having the best first experience at this stuff is rare but there is nothing like researching the heck out of this stuff and then "feeling" it all work.

Best of luck and enjoy the heck out of it. Let us know how it comes out.

**BudgetPlan1** · 10-05-2017, 02:56 PM

M105 can be a bit tempestuous...if you haven't bought yet, switch it up to M101.

**SWETM** · 10-05-2017, 03:28 PM

https://www.autogeek.net/3m-auto-masking-tapes.html

https://www.autogeek.net/carpro-tar-x-600ml.html

https://www.autogeek.net/carpro-eraser-ipa.html

For safety I use masking tape so I don't damage plastics and rubber with my da. And the cleaning is easier after polishing also with masking tape covering the trim and rubber. You'll only need to remove the tape and done. If the car have heavy contaminants I would use a tar remover so the claying will go smoother. Then some ipa of some sort for check your work after both compound and polish. Just so the polishing oils don't cover the accually result. And you don't have to use these brands but they are good. And for last is some good lighting to see what you are doing

Just remember to do test spots. Your girlfriends car i believe is on the soft side of hardness of the clearcoat and your car is on the hard side. So on the test spot beginning with the least aggressiv pads and polish. Then wipe down with ipa and check if it is not enough step up with a more aggressiv combo and check again and so on to you are satisfied with the level of cut.

**Paul A.** · 10-05-2017, 03:30 PM

And even if you remain committed to the M products I would probably want to try a test spot with 205 first maybe varying the bite with pad density changes if the first softer pad doesn't do it for you.

You describe her paint condition as basically hammered but it may also be thin to boot as evidenced by your suspicions of clearcoat failure. I wouldn't go nuts outta the gate and in my experience Toyota paint has been on the softer side for me.