Picking out DA and polish for a newb

ws6guy said:
Thanks for all the info! I guess there's no clear cut answer, I just need to try somethings out LOL.

I'm leaning towards the G9 polisher. Also for some reason leaning towards the 3D line, I keep seeing how it's very user friendly. Does the speed have fillers so it will also be masking some of the swirls instead of correcting them? Maybe I'll try test panels with Speed and One. No matter what I use I plan on follow up anyway with Collinite 845 since I bought a bottle last year and only used it twice and have a bunch left.

Unfortunately I know my OCD is going to kick and try to get a car show level job. I'll need to fight this urge as it doesn't make sense on daily driver that sits outside all the time and I also use it for trucky things too.
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I would use one if I was going to apply colly 845.
 
ws6guy said:
Here she is. Only 30k miles. All these years I've never made it to the nationals, I keep thinking I'll do it sometime. Bad thing is that I'm only 2 hours from it :)


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Awesome car and growing in value. I been eyeing this for a while.

A little too rich for my blood and all the value is in not driving it…. But I want it

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ws6guy said:
Thanks for all the info! I guess there's no clear cut answer, I just need to try somethings out LOL.

I'm leaning towards the G9 polisher. Also for some reason leaning towards the 3D line, I keep seeing how it's very user friendly. Does the speed have fillers so it will also be masking some of the swirls instead of correcting them? Maybe I'll try test panels with Speed and One. No matter what I use I plan on follow up anyway with Collinite 845 since I bought a bottle last year and only used it twice and have a bunch left.

Unfortunately I know my OCD is going to kick and try to get a car show level job. I'll need to fight this urge as it doesn't make sense on daily driver that sits outside all the time and I also use it for trucky things too.
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I would look at the G15. A longer throw is just as easy to use and you got a lot of real estate to cover.

I would go griots boss pads. Yellow with any one step of your choice. I like to add my own LSP as I just don’t see oneStep LSP being that great for protection.

I was worried before I bought my g15 I would have FOMO for not buying a Flex or Rupes. I now love it and have no cares. You can buy cheaper but not better.

The only one ther one I’d consider in your situation is the Flex being gear driven but way i here is it takes a lot more out of you to ride that ride.

But definitely long throw or gear driven.


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Coatingsarecrack said:
Awesome car and growing in value. I been eyeing this for a while.

A little too rich for my blood and all the value is in not driving it…. But I want it

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My all time favorite cars! Perfect color and milage too. The prices just in the last 2 years for these has gone BONKERS.
 
Coatingsarecrack said:
I would look at the G15. A longer throw is just as easy to use and you got a lot of real estate to cover.

I would go griots boss pads. Yellow with any one step of your choice. I like to add my own LSP as I just don’t see oneStep LSP being that great for protection.

I was worried before I bought my g15 I would have FOMO for not buying a Flex or Rupes. I now love it and have no cares. You can buy cheaper but not better.

The only one ther one I’d consider in your situation is the Flex being gear driven but way i here is it takes a lot more out of you to ride that ride.

But definitely long throw or gear driven.


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I love my G15. Great tool and has really sped up working on larger vehicles like the wife's SUV with tons of flat real estate to polish.

I haven't tried out the Griot's pads, but I really enjoy the Rupes yellow pads on the G15. They are perfect for doing a one-step job and I'm slowly phasing them in to my inventory as all of my old Lake Country white Flat and Thin Pro pads wear out.
 
Eric7810 said:
Here’s your shopping list..

Porter Cable 7424
Velcro backing pad
Lake Country orange flat pads
3D Speed
Microfiber towels

Have fun


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I'd recommend the same tool

I'd swap Speed for 3D One, that way you can choose your protection of choice.

I've been using the Buff and Shine Uro-Fiber for cutting, but they can finish nice on some paints too.

Lake Country HDO CCS Orange or Buff and Shine Uro-Tec Yellow would round out my recommendation.

Earlier this week I had to do some touch ups on a F150 Lightning. Some were on the painted plastic, and were almost impossible to remove with 3D ONE or ACA500 on Lake Country 1" microfiber cutting pads.

The plastic gets really hot and thus resistant to correction.

This next day I took my Rupes Blue Wool Cutting Pads with some Jescar to give it a shot.

Huge difference. I started with the Medium Polish and it got almost all of the sanding texture out. Once I moved up to the Correcting Compound they were obliterated. Best part was zero heat build up

I mention this because these pads would also be a great heavy cut option especially if you encounter those painted plastic panels. I'm confident the 3D products would have had a similar effect. I'd have to try and see sometime.

If you go the 3D ONE route, you'll want to put some wax or something on it.

Oh, and the Jescar Medium is a great polish that can cut and finish on a lot of different types of paints. Low / no dust, easy wipe off, etc.
 
Yeah I'm torn between the Speed and one. I have a feeling Speed would work just fine for the swirling that I have. However I'm also concerned that it might take more passes which means more time. Where as One would probably quicker. Guess I need figure out what pad One finishes out good with and still provides good correction as I still want to kept it to a one step.
 
Silly Rabbit said:
Love the car! You need to swing over to Dayton in Aug as well.
Like the name as well, but I am a Pontiac guy, so love GTO's as well. But the 'Birds are #1!
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When are the Nats this year? I imagine you’ll be coming down?


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ws6guy said:
Yeah I'm torn between the Speed and one. I have a feeling Speed would work just fine for the swirling that I have. However I'm also concerned that it might take more passes which means more time. Where as One would probably quicker. Guess I need figure out what pad One finishes out good with and still provides good correction as I still want to kept it to a one step.
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Your example is a good reason why having multiple types on pads on hand are a good idea. If you start out using a medium cut pad and it isn't cutting enough, you can use the same liquid and step up to a more aggressive pad and it might do just as well. You don't have to only use one liquid with one type of pad.

I would think this becomes more important when using an AIO like you plan on doing. When I do my vehicles, I have polishes with a couple different levels of cut on hand and a couple different levels of pads. This allows me a pretty wide range of options to take care of anything I might encounter while doing the job. In your case, you may only have one polish to choose from, but by having multiple types of pads on hand you'll have some flexibility.

Granted, after you've worked on the vehicle a couple of times, you'll figure out what works best and you can stock up from there. However, it's still good to have a more aggressive option in reserve, even if you don't use it often. I rarely need to use my aggressive pads, but I still keep a few on hand. They have come in handy a couple times and I'm glad there were in my bin when I needed them.
 
Desertnate said:
Your example is a good reason why having multiple types on pads on hand are a good idea. If you start out using a medium cut pad and it isn't cutting enough, you can use the same liquid and step up to a more aggressive pad and it might do just as well. You don't have to only use one liquid with one type of pad.

I would think this becomes more important when using an AIO like you plan on doing. When I do my vehicles, I have polishes with a couple different levels of cut on hand and a couple different levels of pads. This allows me a pretty wide range of options to take care of anything I might encounter while doing the job. In your case, you may only have one polish to choose from, but by having multiple types of pads on hand you'll have some flexibility.

Granted, after you've worked on the vehicle a couple of times, you'll figure out what works best and you can stock up from there. However, it's still good to have a more aggressive option in reserve, even if you don't use it often. I rarely need to use my aggressive pads, but I still keep a few on hand. They have come in handy a couple times and I'm glad there were in my bin when I needed them.
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In all honesty, the pads are the expensive part if you're wanting to get the best performance. It's important to have different cuts, but it's also important to have quantity of each. If you only have 2-3 of each you're going to be cleaning them often, or not getting the best out of them. There is a noticeable difference in using only 2-3 for a whole care vs 7-8. You'll spend less time working on the car if you are able to change to a clean pad, and you'll get faster results as they won't be loaded up with product.
 
Finally placed the order. Not cheap but still less than what some of the detailers around here would charge. Once the truck is done then on to the Firebird and the wife's ride.

G9 & 5" backing plate
Speed
LC Flat pads, 6 white & 6 Orange
Blackfire Pad Cleaner
Pad Brush
Carpro Eraser to inspect defect removal on test passes
Griots Synthetic Clay(always use traditional but thought I'd give this a spin)

Then decided to try some different carwash stuff, LMF Mitts, LMF Sucker Jr., & Optimum shampoo

I doubt I'll get all the stuff by this weekend but if I do I'll be in the garage all weekend :)
 
ws6guy said:
Finally placed the order. Not cheap but still less than what some of the detailers around here would charge. Once the truck is done then on to the Firebird and the wife's ride.

G9 & 5" backing plate
Speed
LC Flat pads, 6 white & 6 Orange
Blackfire Pad Cleaner
Pad Brush
Carpro Eraser to inspect defect removal on test passes
Griots Synthetic Clay(always use traditional but thought I'd give this a spin)

Then decided to try some different carwash stuff, LMF Mitts, LMF Sucker Jr., & Optimum shampoo

I doubt I'll get all the stuff by this weekend but if I do I'll be in the garage all weekend :)
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Great list!
Make sure you get some after pics, especially that 'Bird.
 
ws6guy said:
Finally placed the order. Not cheap but still less than what some of the detailers around here would charge. Once the truck is done then on to the Firebird and the wife's ride.

G9 & 5" backing plate
Speed
LC Flat pads, 6 white & 6 Orange
Blackfire Pad Cleaner
Pad Brush
Carpro Eraser to inspect defect removal on test passes
Griots Synthetic Clay(always use traditional but thought I'd give this a spin)

Then decided to try some different carwash stuff, LMF Mitts, LMF Sucker Jr., & Optimum shampoo

I doubt I'll get all the stuff by this weekend but if I do I'll be in the garage all weekend :)
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The Carpro Eraser is a awesome product. Works great in between laying down compounds, polishes, and sealants. I plan on using it on my wheels before ceramic coating them.

Also one of the best for windows!

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ws6guy said:
Finally placed the order. Not cheap but still less than what some of the detailers around here would charge. Once the truck is done then on to the Firebird and the wife's ride.

G9 & 5" backing plate
Speed
LC Flat pads, 6 white & 6 Orange
Blackfire Pad Cleaner
Pad Brush
Carpro Eraser to inspect defect removal on test passes
Griots Synthetic Clay(always use traditional but thought I'd give this a spin)

Then decided to try some different carwash stuff, LMF Mitts, LMF Sucker Jr., & Optimum shampoo

I doubt I'll get all the stuff by this weekend but if I do I'll be in the garage all weekend :)
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What LSP you going with?


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