Re: How many pads do I need to buff out my car?
Just bought an additional twelve pads for the upcoming job on a Civic Si. Right along with pad cleaner and pad conditioner.
If only I had realized this the first car I brought back the finish from the dead.
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chriskraft3
Just bought an additional twelve pads for the upcoming job on a Civic Si. Right along with pad cleaner and pad conditioner.
If only I had realized this the first car I brought back the finish from the dead.
It's a learning process for all of us. I can remember when the light bulb first when off in my head and I noticed dry foam pads spin better than wet foam pads.
Seems like it would be obvious after buffing out a few cars but it wasn't and back when I first started using the Porter Cable the Internet had not been invented let alone discussion forum software.
With a forum like this though... now everyone knows. (if you read a forum like this) :D
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AGOatemywallet
Mike P,
Can you please post some photos of pads that are "Done"
I think I may be tossing mine out too soon
Thanks
I tend to throw "done" pads away when they are "done" versus saving them for a group shot but I'll save some for some future pictures. Sure you bet.
I threw away a 7" RUPES blue coarse foam cutting pad last week after buffing out this 1970 Ford Torino, foam was worn out and getting pretty tatty looking.
http://www.marine31online.com/galler...Torino_005.jpg
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Re: How many pads do I need to buff out my car?
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Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
It's a learning process for all of us. I can remember when the light bulb first when off in my head and I noticed dry foam pads spin better than wet foam pads.
Seems like it would be obvious after buffing out a few cars but it wasn't and back when I first started using the Porter Cable the Internet had not been invented let alone discussion forum software.
With a forum like this though... now everyone knows. (if you read a forum like this) :D
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I appreciate the reply Mike. Of course I sure appreciate the platform you guys have created and the input you offer freely!
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Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
I tend to throw "done" pads away when they are "done" versus saving them for a group shot but I'll save some for some future pictures. Sure you bet.
I am also interested in what "Done" looks like to you.
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Subscribing to this thread to see your worn out pads, Mike!
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Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
I tend to throw "done" pads away when they are "done" versus saving them for a group shot but I'll save some for some future pictures. Sure you bet.
I threw away a 7" RUPES blue coarse foam cutting pad last week after buffing out this 1970 Ford Torino, foam was worn out and getting pretty tatty looking.
http://www.marine31online.com/galler...Torino_005.jpg
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Sometimes....it seems impossible to make a car shine this great. After reading so much of the advice here, I just buy pads every chance I get to avoid the risk, but it would be great to see at which point an experience pro would consider changing the pad.
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2pennies
The original enamel paint on the 1970 Ford Torino really shined up good. Lacquers and enamels are known for this characteristic.
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2pennies
After reading so much of the advice here, I just buy pads every chance I get to avoid the risk,
but it would be great to see at which point an experience pro would consider changing the pad.
A good rule of thumb is one pad per panel.
For larter panels, for the cutting or compounding step use 2 pads.
You'll do better work faster and your pads will last longer over time.
:)
Re: How many pads do I need to buff out my car?
newbie here! just ordered the gg6 and additional pads...but looks like I need more!
now the confusing part...what colors to use and order :)
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Miatand
newbie here! just ordered the gg6 and additional pads...but looks like I need more!
now the confusing part...what colors to use and order :)
Which pads did you buy?
Re: How many pads do I need to buff out my car?
the lake brand.
couple black
few white
few orange