MF or Foam Pads for GG6 First Timer

[bws]

I'm planning to do my first polish and just bought a GG6.

Should I buy MF or foam pads for use with the GG6?
I plan on buying a smaller backing plate since I see that as a recommendation a lot.

Thanks

[asianisafish]

Depends how the paint currently stands and how much correction you are after.

Personally I use megs mf cutting disks and lake country white pads for the basics. Megs UC and UP can be mixed and matched with either of those pads to your desire. That's what I did my first time and still do it on the cars at home

[ski2]

When I started doing machine polishing I stuck with foam pads until I got the hang of it then added a few MF pads later as I needed them. If you start with MF most likely you'll still need some foam pads for finishing. You might want to take a look at the Buff & Shine flat foam pads--very durable and they have a recessed velcro backing that adds an extra margin of safety when polishing near protuding objects like mirrors etc.

Another option would be the Megs THIN foam pads--very good reviews and the maroon cutting pad has almost the same cut as a MF but finishes very well.

[AGOatemywallet]

Pictures will allow the forum Members to give you the best input

[bws]

This is the only problem spot. The rest of the car has some light swirls which aren't coming out in a picture because its cloudy today. The car is 2012 Toyota Camry.

https://goo.gl/photos/EgDNQ4qieroAaPiC8

I bought Megs 105 and 205. I planned to start with the polish and see how it looks afterward but was mainly looking for pad and a backing plate suggestion.

[SeanChav]

I just got my gg6 Friday and with it I got a set of meguiars thin discs and their 5" backing plate....from what I've read and heard that combo should cut very well, and the cutting disc is supposed to finish down very well....I'm gonna give it a go tmrw and see how it does....I have Ultimate compound and 205 polish to work with

[FUNX650]

IMO:
Foam pads for first-timers.


Bob

[bws]

IMO:
Foam pads for first-timers.


Bob

Why? Because they're more forgiving?

[Kamakaz1961]

IMO:
Foam pads for first-timers.


Bob

I would go with foam pads. I do not even have MF Pads in my arsenal. I do fine with foam pads and see no need for MF Pads. Again, that is me. Others may see that differently.

[FUNX650]

...was mainly looking for pad
and a backing plate suggestion.

•Didn't see the request for the backing
plate suggestion.

•I gave my suggestion for the pad...
-even "highlighted": Foam...for first-timers.
-You are a "first-timer", correct?

IMO:
Foam pads for first-timers.

Why?
Because they're more forgiving?

•What's the plan/mission, that you have
in mind, for the "type" of pad you may
ultimately select?

•But, then, honestly:
-Is any pad capable of providing true forgiveness?


Bob