djDANNY

Hey I was wondering if anyone could educate me on the difference between the Lake Country CCS pads (the ones with dimples) versus their flat pads. Which one is better to use with a random orbital buffer and why? Also, which would you recommend for polishing? for waxing?

Thanks

http://www.autogeek.net/lc-ccs-6inch-pads.html

http://www.autogeek.net/vcpad.html

Jesstzn

I use the flat ones .. I find the dimpled ones make it hard to break down polishes.

I don't use them for waxing.

Jesstzn

And most of us use 5.5" pads

djDANNY

Thanks. I got the Griot's buffer with a 6" backing plate. Can I use a 5.5" on that? Also, any difference between the Griot's pads and the Lake County ones?

Jesstzn

Can't use smaller pads .. and the difference .. the price.

Scottwax

Since Meguiars and Optimum have come out with their microfiber DA pads, I rarely use foam anymore. Meguiars has cutting and finishing MF pads, Optimum has cutting and polishing MF pads. Always have all 4 on hand.

J.TL

I personally use dimple or hex cut pads for dual action polishers like the porter cable, but i use flat face pads for machines like the flex 3401 and my makita rotory

J.TL

i use 6'' backing plate on my PC (porter cable) and i use a 5" backing plate on my flex.

ACE2790

What's a good combo for the soft Honda/Acura clear?

J.TL

If your starting off, i suggest a PC 7424 xp to anyone learning to use a polisher. I know how to use polishers and i still find many uses for this machine. So its not something you will buy just to learn on. Once you have it mastered you can move on to a forced rotation machine such as a flex 3401. My pc is used to maintain my cars finish, as you dont want forced action/rotation machine on your car all the time, you only have so much clear coat.

So to recap, i suggest a PC 7424xp with 6.5'' pads as it comes with a backing plate in the box (note, do not use the shitty pad that comes in the box)

p.s adams has some really goo starter sets with everything you need for the pc, which works out to a great deal in the end.

vinnier6

iTrader: (1)

like dale, i use 5.5" flat pads....i on the other hand, use black pads for applying my sealant/wax....very slow speed, maybe 2 or less on my udm/pc

JTYankFan

iTrader: (3)

Can you elaborate on this, I just got a PC 7424XP for Xmas and want to wash/polish my MDX and am looking for some pointers. Thanks!

ACE2790

I have learned a lot through this place. The articles are very detailed, organized, and concise. A huge help. Good luck!

http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/...hyperlinks.htm

J.TL

Hey JT, what did you want me to elaborate on? Process or technique?

First you should wash your truck, with a 2 bucket system and learn how to proper was your vehicles so that when you correct them you will not damage them anymore.


A 2 buckert system is when you was your car with 2 buckets that (should) have grit guards in them. One with soap water, and one with pure water. After you spray your truck down and remove as much dirt from the paint as possible you start your wash. You dip in the soapy water, and wash one panel of the vehicle and then dip into the pure water and rub your sponge or wash pad/mitt on the grit gaurd cleaning it. This keeps your soapy water clean, or else you would be putting the dirt back into your soapy water and would essential be washing your truck with sand paper.

Perfect this system before you start polishing your truck and you will save your clear coat.

Hope this helps, any other questions just ask!

Jay.

JTYankFan

iTrader: (3)

Thanks!

Thanks a lot. It was actually why I shouldn't use the shitty pad that comes in the box, lol. (I put in bold what I had a question with..)

J.TL

Oh ok i understood you wanted me to elaborate on the pc7424xp. In any case, defiantly use the backing plate in the box. I'm certain my pc came with a backing plate in the original box, But do not use the white pad they give you. That is some really low quality garbage just so the tool can be used out of the box. At the very best i've used that pad maybe once, and it was to experiment with metal polishing chrome by machine. (in which i was quite happy with the results so i bought quality 4" pads for chrome jobs lol)