CocheseUGA

99% sure I'm going to order my XP today. I can reuse parts to make my PC, so there's an expense I don't need to spend on. And with the deal I'm anticipating, I can't pass up the opportunity.

I'm going to go with M105 and 205, and I'm pretty sure I'll be going with LC 5.5" pads - they seem to be a majority concensus on all the websites. And I'd rather stick with one manufacturer to keep the confusion down.

But the colors - I have no idea. I know I need at least one orange. And a white or green or gray.

If I were to pick up 6 5.5" CCS pads, what colors would you get for a beginner?

sr4dt

This is what I was planning to get with my order - 2 Orange (Medium Cut) + 2 White (Light cut) + 1Gray (or is it black) + 1 red (for glazes)
If the orange didn't take care of the swirls/RIDS, then I could always add a Purple pad for major correction.

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Flat pads are a much better choice with 105/205 IME.

If you're just getting those two polishes, I'd go with 4 orange and 2 black (grey). If you've got other polishes you're playing with too, I'd get 2 each of orange, white, and black.

My .02

CocheseUGA

I also currently have Poliseal, which I have not yet tried. Flat pads, eh? Who has the best deal on those?

jrt81

Todd,
If you still use the old PC, would it be enough for 6.5 pads?
Also, my brother gave me bottles of P203s and a PO85rd,
which combo pads would you recommend?
Thanks,
Raoul

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

I buy pad kits from excel, but since he's discontinuing the 5.5 pads you may have to check out DI. For a set you would want orange, white, black and red. Probably 2 orange and 2 white that would make 6 total

jrt81

I've used Poliseal on my Odyssey. It's a very nice product. No dusting!
Over the long weekend I worked on the Odyssey.
I mixed Optimum Polish+Finish Polish (2:1) on white pad, and then followed it up with Poliseal (on white), then sealed it with Opti-seal.
BTW, thanks Patrick for suggesting Optimum!

Now, on a side note, how do i insert pics here?

Raoul

CocheseUGA

^
[IMG ] picture [ /IMG] without the spaces.

Unfortunately, only 4" and 6.5". I know 4" isn't what I need for a whole car, but I don't have anything in particular against 6.5", except I heard that 5.5" and 6" were the best of all worlds.

jrt81

Sorry for being dumb, but what is "^"? Should I be typing this symbol, followed by the image, then the word "picture" ?

CocheseUGA

Do the following:

[IMG*]yourpicture.jpg[/*IMG]

Just take out the *s.

jrt81

Thank you.

I will try that later.

exceldetail

6.5's are discontinued, not 5.5"!
2 Orange, 2 White, 1 black, 1 red FTW.

exceldetail

WTG Raoul!!! Nice combo!

jrt81

Thanks Pat.

I will try to post a pic later.
Yeah, the Optimum Polishes are very good.

CocheseUGA

I'm still considering the Optimum polishes as well, as shipping from ADS with the sample sizes is ridiculous.

exceldetail

I feel your pain. Seriously, when I receive products shipping is astronomical.............(Unless its from out west), oh hell, even Chem Guys which is like an hr from me, kills me. I think there's some gouging going on! LOL. I could more then likely drive to CG's for cheaper (In a SUV) then what they charge me for shipping......

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Yes.

That depends on a few variables (color, type, condition of paint), but I usually use 203/white and 85rd/grey or blue.

97BlackAckCL

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Sorry I forgot which ones, been on probation from buying detailing products for a few weeks, so I'm out of the loop.

sr4dt

Another easy way to find sytax for inserting pictures is to quote a message which has a pic embeded and see the syntax used ....

jrt81

Well, the paint is relatively in good condition. It's a 4 yr old car, and I have tried my best to wash and maintain it carefully. But, it still has some very fine swirls and scrathes, so probably, your 203/white + 85rd/grey would do, huh?

Thanks for your input.

BTW, love your work!!

Raoul

exceldetail

Sorry Chris!!

jrt81

Thanks, I will take note of that and hopefully I can post some pics tonight.

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

It's all good Pat

CocheseUGA

OK, can 5.5" pads be used on a 5" pad?

Also, still looking for final polish recommendations.

exceldetail

5.5's are used with a 5" BP, period.