Finishing pad for HD polish

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tdowns187

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For polishing step (2nd step after compounding) prior to sealant would you guys consider using a black MF pad with griots DA on Audi brilliant black or BMW silver grey metallic?  Or would a less aggressive foam pad (3rd step) following the black MF pad theoretically lead to a significantly noticeable, better result?


 


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TD
 
I would always finish with foam. Depending on how much haze your compounding step leaves behind, you may need a more aggressive finishing combination to ensure that all of the compounding haze was removed. That's why it is sometimes necessary to do a middle step with a medium polish before final finishing.
 
HD Polish with a black or blue pad should net excellent results. I really don't think a 3rd step is needed depending on what was used on the cutting step.
 
I've only done a little work with the HD Polish, very little but enough that it quickly became my new fave finishing polish.  I used a Griot's orange polishing pad (presumably very similar to the LC Hydro Tangerine) and on fairly hard clear (repainted and oe panels on my wife's Audi) it worked well as a follow-up after HD Cut and M105.  Finished out fine (IMO), no need to go over it again with a milder pad.
 
Thanks all.  David, my uncertainty pertained to the microfiber pad and whether a black MF pad would yield the same finished result compared to a black foam pad
 
I'm not sure which black MF pad you're referring to? Megs???  Regardless, foam usually yields the best final finish. And with a DA, don't feel the need to go with the softest pad either. A bit of firmness is ideal. 
 
Anyone every comfirm the Griots orange pad is almost the same as Tangerine Hydro? If so I know what I am buying tomorrow lol
 
keep_it_clean- Note that I'm just repeating what I've heard; I've never actually used the LC Tangerine.


 


I do like those GG orange pads though, they wear like iron.  If I could only have *one* pad, period, it'd probably be my choice...right up there with the Cyclo green pad (which *was* the only 4" foam pad for years and years; we did just fine with it).
 
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<span style="font-family:tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">keep_it_clean- Note that I'm just repeating what I've heard; I've never actually used the LC Tangerine.


 


<span style="font-family:tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">I do like those GG orange pads though, they wear like iron.  If I could only have *one* pad, period, it'd probably be my choice...right up there with the Cyclo green pad (which *was* the only 4" foam pad for years and years; we did just fine with it).
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<span style="font-family:tahoma, geneva, sans-serif;">It's really too bad that they don't make them in the 5.5" size.  I have a handful of them in 6.5" but I just don't care for 6.5" pads, especially in orange so I rarely use them.
 
mshu7- Note that the GG orange pads are so different (much milder) compared to most "orange pads" that the size shouldn't be an issue.  For the kind of work I do with HD Polish they work out fine.
 
For me at least, they are still too firm as a 6.5" pad.  The only 6.5" pad I ever use is the Meg's yellow polishing pad.  Other than wishing the velcro covered more of the back, I love those pads as a 6.5" polishing pad.  That said, I only use them on "quick" one-step jobs where I'm not looking for much correction.
 
Ah, the GG...just goes to show how different people like different combos.  I was kinda surprised that I'm usually OK with 6-6.5" pads on the GG.
 
LOL, no doubt Accumulator!  My GG is finally starting to short out after all the abuse I've put it through.  Looking forward to utilizing that lifetime warranty to get a new one, on top of getting a Bigfoot 21.
 
mshu7- Hope GG doesn't give you any grief when it comes to the replacement.  With both that and the Rupes you'll sure be well equipped! 
 
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