Brand new and have a 'what pads' question

[Coopers ST]

Hi all,

Please forgive the newbe questions. I am very overwhelmed in all this, and the more I read the worse it gets. I am looking at getting this kit today before the special ends

Griot’s Garage Random Orbital Wolfgang Duo

What other pads do I need if any? I read that one pad wont really be enough, but why does it only come with one then?
Would I be better off going 5.5" pads? If so why?

I am going to use this on a 2013 Performance Blue 'Blurple' Focus ST, and a 2005 Moonlit Blue Mica Santa Fe.

Thank you for any help and insight.

[BillyJack]

Personally, I think the folks at AG have put together a good starter kit. I happen to like smaller pads, but considering the GG polisher comes with a 6" backing plate already, using 6.5" pads helps to keep the cost down. If you clean your pads "on the fly" often (look up Mike's tutorial) and aren't using a lot of heat-generating pressure, you should be fine with one pad for each job when you're not attempting any serious correction.
Once you have a good starter kit, you can always add options as needed.

Bill

[Coopers ST]

If I got a 6 pack of CCS pads, what 6 would you get? No I don't need 6 different ones, just pick 6, but remember I am already getting one orange white and blue one.

[Coopers ST]

Doing some reading How does this sound...
The kit posted above with one each orange, white, and blue.
I have added another:
orange, white, blue, pink, green, and grey.

Does this sound like it will get me started?

[Coopers ST]

Here is another question CCS or flat or ...?

[custmsprty]

Here is another question CCS or flat or ...?

I'd go with 2 orange, 2 white, 2 black and I prefer the flat pads, but that is personal preference. The product gets gooped up in the dimples of the ccs pads and I think goes to waste, just my thoughts.

[AutowerxDetailing]

I'd go with 2 orange, 2 white, 2 black and I prefer the flat pads, but that is personal preference.

This. And I would pick up a 2 pack of Meg's MF cutting discs for any areas that require more correction.

[Coopers ST]

Thanks guys. The more I read the more confused and overwhelmed I get

[cardaddy]

So the kit comes with an orange, white and blue. You will need AT LEAST 2 more orange, 2 more white, 1 more blue, then I'd do a black/gray.

That's if you're doing CCS.

If you're doing flat, do the same but add another blue, or maybe a red.

Personally I'd shoot for 3 orange, 3 white, 2 blue, 2 black 2 red. (In addition to what comes with it.)

Then there are the green CCS that I like quite a bit. That'd mean 3 orange, 3 white, 3 green, 1 blue, 2 black. It is *impossible* to have too many pads.

[dcjredline]

Im with cardaddy.
Although I think for a beginner and doing your own car you don't NEED to buy more than what the kit gives you at the moment. Maybe take some time and use the kit to see how it goes.