Thanks: 0
Dislikes: 0
-
Newbie Member
Pad number ratio?
Ok, so I'm trying to get geared up..
I cheaped, but we'll see how it goes on the DA - I got the HF unit. I picked up a Chemical Guy's 5" pad and I've got some product for my boat on the way. Meguiars 67.
Anyway, I'm thinking about picking up Buff N Shine pads (unless someone talks me out of it) and I'm also thinking about getting yellow, white and black as a good "starter kit."
So, my question is.. How many of each?
Anyone want to throw out a ratio for a noob?
-
Super Member
Re: Pad number ratio?
Well, Buff and Shine manufacturers the CG Hex pads, so you'll get the same foams.
Most people will use the orange instead of the yellow.
A boat?
I might want about 10 - 15 cutting and polishing pads each.
-
Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 1 Likes, 0 Dislikes
-
Newbie Member
Re: Pad number ratio?
Originally Posted by dlc95
I might want about 10 - 15 cutting and polishing pads each.
Wow.. That many to start, huh?
-
Super Member
Re: Pad number ratio?
Yes, that many pads. And depending on the condition, a rotary polisher may actually save you quite a bit of time. Gelcoat is not car paint. It's typically much harder.
-
Newbie Member
Re: Pad number ratio?
Originally Posted by sudsmobile
Yes, that many pads. And depending on the condition, a rotary polisher may actually save you quite a bit of time. Gelcoat is not car paint. It's typically much harder.
It's in decent shape, I just wanted to bring it back a little bit. I had no idea it'd take 20ish pads to do a boat. Not doubting, just learning.
-
Super Member
Pad number ratio?
I went through about 15-20 pads in a single session on that example of heavily oxidized gelcoat in that other thread... That applies to that sort of example though and if your boat really is in better condition than that you won’t have to throw every pad you’ve got at it like I had to.
And remember, just because you don’t have 20 pads on hand doesn’t mean you can’t rinse them clean and dry them in the sun as you go... Pads wash up with a plain stream of water in no time. Most of the time is consumed in them drying, washing them takes maybe 1 minute.
There’s ways to speed up pad drying too. You can do a quik search.
How many feet is your boat? Any pics?
-
Newbie Member
Re: Pad number ratio?
Originally Posted by Eldorado2k
How many feet is your boat? Any pics?
Just shy of 21'..
-
Super Member
Re: Pad number ratio?
I have very little experience with gel coat, but from reading Mike’s posts you do not want soft foam polishing pads. He usually recommends stiff foam cutting pads for polishing and wool for cutting.
____________
"The more answers I seek, the more questions I find."
-
-
Super Member
Re: Pad number ratio?
Very nice! One of the best hulls MasterCraft ever built! I have an 89 TriStar 190 and my father has an 81 19 Skier (Stars and Stripes) The oxidation isn't bad on either, but I polish them out and wax them each spring.
I have about 20 pads that I use and keep cleaning them and drying them along the way. I have a PC7424 XP with LC CCS 5" pads, which work fine based on the little amount of oxidation.
Similar Threads
-
By Breese147 in forum Products Guides
Replies: 5
Last Post: 02-14-2020, 12:38 PM
-
By autowash in forum Auto Detailing 101
Replies: 6
Last Post: 02-12-2016, 01:16 PM
-
By Deano_1 in forum Ask your detailing questions!
Replies: 7
Last Post: 01-07-2015, 10:57 AM
-
By Dan C in forum Porter Cable 7424XP Dual Action Orbital Polisher
Replies: 7
Last Post: 09-17-2011, 08:20 AM
-
By padwan in forum Auto Detailing 101
Replies: 6
Last Post: 03-13-2009, 08:28 PM
Members who have read this thread: 0
There are no members to list at the moment.
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
31
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|
Bookmarks