today I started the process of detailing my wife's car

[dpevans]

I don't think the lake county blue pad is for cutting and correction so 5 would be a bit fast on the PC. I use a PC and I cut on 5 or 6 and polish on 3-4. I also use 4 pads when I do my car.

[weekend warrior]

Thanks guys for all your answers....I know I need to use more pads to put any product on ....if I put on 3 drops of product for each panel is that to much

[weekend warrior]

Yes Paul...will not do that again...I have two black and orange pads....are those pads good to use on AIO product

[Bruno Soares]

I’m not sure if all LC pads have the same color scale but black has no cut so you won’t be getting much from you AIO at all. Orange I find to be ideal for an AIO as it has more cut than white and still finishes great on most paints. I’ve never used a blue pad and don’t know how much cut they offer.

3 dots per section is fine. As long as you’re cleaning and swapping pads often, they won’t get too saturated.

[PaulMys]

Yes Paul...will not do that again...I have two black and orange pads....are those pads good to use on AIO product

I’m not sure if all LC pads have the same color scale but black has no cut so you won’t be getting much from you AIO at all. Orange I find to be ideal for an AIO as it has more cut than white and still finishes great on most paints. I’ve never used a blue pad and don’t know how much cut they offer.

3 dots per section is fine. As long as you’re cleaning and swapping pads often, they won’t get too saturated.

Bruno answered your question. Black & Blue LC pads are too soft (less cut) to use for AIO correction.

And I agree on the LC Orange, but depending on your situation, the White LC's may work with AIO's. But unless you have super-soft paint, I would go all-in on Orange.

And I beg of you......... PLEASE get at least 6 pads!

[weekend warrior]

Paul the car is a 2018 white Mercedes suv .....

[weekend warrior]

ok guys the outside of the car is all done....now for the interior there's a lot wood grain dash trim not sure if its real....but looks that way...and aluminum ....not sure what to use...help