Pads? Polishes? I need a system!

[Manhattan]

It's never simple is it. I was thinking the "system" I was chasing had two variables - pads and polishes... and didn't factor in the machine.

My three new pads are going back to Griot's Garage (keeping the three bottles of polish) and will order some LC force pads.

Thanks! (again)

[Coatingsarecrack]

It's never simple is it. I was thinking the "system" I was chasing had two variables - pads and polishes... and didn't factor in the machine.

My three new pads are going back to Griot's Garage (keeping the three bottles of polish) and will order some LC force pads.

Thanks! (again)

For maximum cut and polish I would recommend at least 6 pads. I usually use 6-8 for correcting and 4-5 for polishing.


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[Desertnate]

For maximum cut and polish I would recommend at least 6 pads. I usually use 6-8 for correcting and 4-5 for polishing.

I think the pad count will vary based on the type of work being done and the paint.

If the car is in bad shape, you'll certainly need more cutting than polishing for the initial correction. Once the vehicle is properly sorted and being cared for, you can hopefully lock in a process allowing you to do your polishing in one step. At that point you can settle into a routine that is less aggressive and likely require more polishing pads.