Hello mate, Glad you Did it.
I was trying to help you at your first topic and today I've noticed that discussion moved on!
If this machine you've showed has the characteristics it says, you're good to go. (Not saying it's the ideal, best choice, best polisher in the world), but the polisher is one part of the equation. You have the pad choice, polishes choice, and the greatest variable, the operator talent and will to make a good job. Fact is, you will make a great improvement regarding your 'by hand' previous experience.
I've noticed your polisher comes with a 6" backing plate. What happens if you try to use 6.5" pads for correction is you'll end up with limited capacity.
That's because 6.5" cutting pads are large and thick, also have 'harder' foam. All of these factors together will make your polisher 'bog down' with the pressure needed to keep those pads flat and spinning allowing correction. Results will be poor correction, basically much filling.
For polishing and finishing you can get some 6 - 6.5" pads (light polishing and finishing pads) because you can cover a larger area, and that will make you gain time in the finishing steps.
If possible, tell me (us) what you have regarding products. I know you have UP, maybe UC, what else? How much of each?
Backing Plate (choose 1):
Dual Action 5 Inch HD Backing Plate, DA backing plate, backing pad
lake country 5 inch backing plate, 5 inch backin plate, 5 inch hook and loop backing plate
Meguiars Mirror Glaze W67DA G110 DA Polisher 5 inch Backing Plate
Smaller Backing Plate (Choose 1):
3 Inch Dual Action Flexible Backing Plate, da backing plate, random orbital backing plate
3.5" Dual Action Flexible Backing Plate- porter cable 7424XP hook and loop backing plate 3.5 inch.
Pads:
It's nice to have at least 2 of each, I mean, 2 cutting pads, 2 polishing pads and 2 finishing pads.
With time, you'll notice it'll be better to have at least 4 cutting pads, 4 polishing pads and the same 2 finishing pads. That's because finishing doesn't require so much from the pad, and on a budget, you can move on with 1 or 2.
Say you can start with 5.5" flat pads, 2 orange, 2 white, 2 black.
If you can afford, get 1 pair of microfiber cutting discs. They will save time and allow you to correct even hard to correct paints.
That said, a fair list would be:
2 orange, 2 white, 2 black (or 1 black 1 blue if you wish to try another finishing consistency).
Lake Country 5 1/2 x 7/8 inch Beveled Edge Pads 6 Pack, foam pad kit, build a kit, buffing pads, curved edge pads
1 pair of MF cutting discs:
Meguiars DA Microfiber Cutting Discs, compounding discs, cutting pads
2 tangerine polishing pads:
Lake Country Hydro-Tech 5 1/2 x 7/8 Inch Foam Pads , hydrotech foam pads for water-based polishes, lake country foam pads, buffing pads
If possible (and if you get a 3 - 3.5" backing plate), get correspondents in smaller sizes for you cover all areas with the polisher.
That's just a suggestion, we can discuss the why's of my recommendation, find new suggestions based on your needs, and so on. Let's move on.
Kind Regards.