Please help translate my old detailing product list to new/better stuff!

[Hazcat]

I'd use the medium nanoskin. Using a lot of lube keeps it from marring but always plan on polishing when you use clay or a nanoskin pad. I get the best results from the nanoskin pads that fit on my DA. I keep it flooded with soapy water while using it. Quick and easy.

[onlyincali]

Awesome. Thanks for the replies!!!!

So medium nanoskin for the PC only.

Now for the pads. There are a few different size/type Lake Country pads. Flat 5 1/2inch or 6 1/2 inch with patterns, etc. Which will work best with the PC and should I stock up on certain colors and NOT purchase others?

[Eric]

You'll want the 5.5 pads.

[The Guz]

Don't forget the backing plate to use the 5.5" pads.

[onlyincali]

Thanks!!!!!

[EVOlved]

Just make sure you get some heavy cutting pads, polishing pads, and some finishing/sealant/wax pads. I use B&S pads so I don't remember the LC color equivalents.

[onlyincali]

Will do! Thanks!

Anyone have preference of certain pattern pads vs smooth?

[hernandez.art13]

Smooth, the dimpled pads tend to accumulate unused product.

[cardaddy]

Some good suggestions so far.

You didn't mention what car/paint you're maintaining? Medium Nanoskin may end up marring, fine otoh won't mar it even if it's soft paint.

Other Meguiar's suggestions would be Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish, basically the little brothers to 105/205 built off of the same formulations, just that they work longer, and are MUCH MORE USER FRIENDLY.

Yes your 10 year old Megs M21 is old. Get a new bottle of M21 2.0 and you're good to go. It's a world class sealant. Also, if you want some really sweet extra 'pop' you can top M21 with M26 yellow wax (after M21 has cured at least 24 hours) and it will GLOW.

Although the M26 will only last a couple weeks in the weather. M21 2.0 however will last a good 4 months, no problem.

Flat LC pads are great, but that doesn't mean the CCS pads don't do a good job. One thing they will do, is get up next to tight edges, don't discount that.

[onlyincali]

Thanks a lot for all of the replies!!!!!

Is there any reason I should get the 5" backing plate with 5.5" pads instead of buying the 6" backing plate for 6.5" pads? For use with my Porter Cable DA polisher.

It seems like a larger pad will make for faster work, but I'm a total novice so I'll take your guys advice!