Question on which pad to use on griots da

[Cwin921]

I am doing a wash, claybar then using Blackfire polish and seal.
I was wondering what color pad to use. I am using a 6inch griots da. I have orange red and black pads.

[jamesboyy]

Welcome to autogeek...as for your question you most likely will use a Black pad, though a test spot will confirm, and as time go on it will be beneficial to get more pads, and or different size backing plates to expand your horizon.....happy detailing

[Ryan509]

Blackfire polish and seal... you mean Blackfire total polish and seal? If so then i'd personally go with a white pad. I HAVE used orange pads in the past but i don't really see an advantage to using them since you don't have much cut.

[David Hayward]

What kind of car are you working on?

[David Hayward]

I would also agree a white pad may be the best option. Everything is a variable though. Paint condition what you are expecting as a result and how soft the paint is.

[Cwin921]

It is a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek, when you say white pad, what pad do you reccomend? When I bought the griot da it came with the orange red and black pads. I don't think they have a white pad.

[Ryan509]

Lake country CCS Pads make yellow/orange/white/green/black/red/blue.

Your black pad is more of just a finishing pad for applying a straight sealant or wax. a white pad is a finishing pad which will assist in removing oxidation and bringing your vehicle back to a shine

[Cwin921]

Sorry you are right, Blackfire Total Polish and Seal, my bad!

[LaFawnduh]

White or Green pads for TPNS in my experience.

[Cwin921]

Thanks for the help, I'm going to try Lake Country.