Tried out my GG 3" for the first time

[DSGMach1]

Up to this point the only thing I've used has been my Flex 3401 and I absolutely love that tool. I got the GG 3" to hit those spots that the Flex is just too big for since I don't feel comfortable stepping down to this small of a pad even with the smaller backing plate I have for it.

Some things I noticed using the GG 3" compared to my Flex.

1. It will make you truly appreciate the speed and power of the Flex.

2. You really have to slow down with it and let the tool work. I was so used to the forced rotation of the Flex that I would catch myself not paying enough attention to how the pad was spinning.


I only have one before and after pic since all I polished was my new to me cobra side skirts that I'm going to put on my Mach 1.

I used M105/205 on LC HT tangerine pads. I'm happy enough with the results for now. I'll revisit and try to get a better finish when I do the entire car.

BTW these were sold to me "in excellent condition" according to the previous owner

Here is a pic of the condition I got them in.



And here is after...






Just for kicks here is work I did on my DSG Mach 1.








Hopefully soon I can get some time off and really dive in to the black Mach 1 and get some good before and after pics of it.

[HateSwirls]

Looks nice.

I bet it being much lighter than the Flex also made you feel good
Can't have enough polishers.

[DSGMach1]

I also noticed something else interesting to me. This was my first time polishing on black paint. On my DSG car M105 will finish down great. Really don't leave any hazing or anything. On the black paint when I finished with the M105 the paint had a slight haze to it. Best way I can describe it is that the paint looked cloudy. The M205 is a must on this black paint.

I'm not sure if that is normal since black shows everything or just something wrong in the technique I'm using, but it finished down great with the M205 so I was happy.

[DSGMach1]

Looks nice.

I bet it being much lighter than the Flex also made you feel good
Can't have enough polishers.

Oh yes and it is definitely easier to handle. Although I can say that about halfway through the second side skirt I was really missing the speed and capabilities of the Flex.

[HateSwirls]

I know too well being I own a black car.
If you use the 105 you must follow up with a fine polish and pad but what a great combo the twins are.

I also noticed something else interesting to me. This was my first time polishing on black paint. On my DSG car M105 will finish down great. Really don't leave any hazing or anything. On the black paint when I finished with the M105 the paint had a slight haze to it. Best way I can describe it is that the paint looked cloudy. The M205 is a must on this black paint.

I'm not sure if that is normal since black shows everything or just something wrong in the technique I'm using, but it finished down great with the M205 so I was happy.

[DSGMach1]

This is my first black car so I've been learning all about how I have to constantly wash the car to keep it looking good, but man is it worth it.

[HateSwirls]

I find the WG Über compound is the way with detailing a black car.
Finishes down so well, give it a try when you can.
It's now my go to compound when dealing with heavy defects.

You can buy the sample size to give it a go

This is my first black car so I've been learning all about how I have to constantly wash the car to keep it looking good, but man is it worth it.

[allenk4]

I find the WG Über compound is the way with detailing a black car.
Finishes down so well, give it a try when you can.
It's now my go to compound when dealing with heavy defects.

You can buy the sample size to give it a go

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I find the WG Über compound is the way with detailing a black car.
Finishes down so well, give it a try when you can.
It's now my go to compound when dealing with heavy defects.

You can buy the sample size to give it a go

^ What he said!

Try out WG Uber and M105 will be a thing of the past

[KBsToy]

I use my GG 3" for touch ups.