Getting a 6"GG need some help.

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Shinoda

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So I'm getting a new GG 6" for Christmas and need some help. I've spent the last week reading and watching videos until my eyes bleed and I'm still left with a few questions.

I'm going to get a 5" backing plate and use 5 1/2" pads. I need some help with pads and what products to use. I have a 05 Acura TL with satin silver metallic paint, it has some swirls and scratches but I don't think anything too bad maybe a few deeper scratches here and there. I'm looking for some products that would be easy to use for a first time DA user. I have heard a lot of the m105/m205 combo, Wolfgang Twins and the Meguirars correction kit. I already have a bunch of Clearkote stuff Compound Moose, Red Machine Glaze, Yello Moose Cream Wax, Blue Moose Compound, CMW and Vanilla Moose Hand Glaze. Should I work with these or get something else? Which ones would work best for my application? Anything else you guys would recommend? I was going to use orange and red LCC pads, would those be the best? Sorry for all the questions, I'd feel a whole lot better getting some advice from people that actually know what they are doing.



Thanks,



Scott
 
Scott--I'm new to machine polishing as you (just got a GG6) so what I say is based on what I've read here and other forums, not from experience. I decided to use 3D UNO as my polish since you only need one product to cut, polish and finish based on the pad you choose, pressure and speed. Should make the learning curve allot simpler. Based on everything I've read I also decided on 5.5" flat pads (not LC CCS)--3 orange, 3 green (if Buff and Shine or 3D or white if LC) and 3 red. If you use 105/205 it seems you may need more pads. I haven't decided which pad design yet--LC, Buff and Shine or 3D--each are a little different in design (see my post about this-hope to get some answers) 3D Poxy as an LSP after polishing, again to keep it simple. If I've made some poor decisions perhaps we'll get some input from others.
 
pwaug said:
Scott--I'm new to machine polishing as you (just got a GG6) so what I say is based on what I've read here and other forums, not from experience. I decided to use 3D UNO as my polish since you only need one product to cut, polish and finish based on the pad you choose, pressure and speed. Should make the learning curve allot simpler. Based on everything I've read I also decided on 5.5" flat pads (not LC CCS)--3 orange, 3 green (if Buff and Shine or 3D or white if LC) and 3 red. If you use 105/205 it seems you may need more pads. I haven't decided which pad design yet--LC, Buff and Shine or 3D--each are a little different in design (see my post about this-hope to get some answers) 3D Poxy as an LSP after polishing, again to keep it simple. If I've made some poor decisions perhaps we'll get some input from others.
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Thanks, I will be sure and check out 3D Uno as well.



I see you are from Washington, PA. I have a business in Eighty Four.



Scott
 
you have two basic choices foam pads or microfiber pads. if you choose foam pads i would use flat pads. i like the 3d and the lc hydrotech pads. for the microfiber i've been playing around with the optimium polishing pads. megs has a complete microfiber pokishing kit for da's which includes backing plate, cutting pads, polishing pads, cutting compound and polishing compound. i've not used the clearkote compounds but i would give them a try before buying more products.
 
wascallyrabbit said:
you have to basic choices foam pads or microfiber pads. if you choose foam pads i would use flat pads. i like the 3d and the lc hydrotech pads. for the microfiber i've been playing around with the optimium polishing pads. megs has a complete microfiber pokishing kit for da's which includes backing plate, cutting pads, polishing pads, cutting compound and polishing compound. i've not used the clearkote compounds but i would give them a try before buying more products.
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I agree, try what you have, then do some more shopping if you aren't getting the results you want. Grabbing some basic cutting, polishing and finishing pads will be a good start and they won't go to waste. UNO is a great next step if you aren't getting the results you want, or you can wander over to Walmart and get Ultimate compound and then finish out with the stuff you have.
 
Shinoda- With the GG unit and your Acura's presumably kinda-soft clear, you might not need to switch to the 5.5" pads (and note that I'm usually a big propenent of using smaller pads).



The UNO is a lot more user-friendly than M105, and that's even though I have a lot more experience with the latter. Optimum's Hyper (spray) Coumpound is more user-friendly too, but doesn't cut like UNO.



But I can't help but think that you oughta try the Griot's machine with the products you already have. It really is a lot more powerful than the older PC/etc. units.



After you do the correction with orange or MF pads, you might oughta use a regular polishing pad for a follow up before switching to the red finishing pad.



Oh, and that orange polishing pad from Griot's is *NICE* IMO, but it is too gentle for really serious correction. Great for less aggressive work though, and for stuff like VM.
 
Accumulator said:
Shinoda- With the GG unit and your Acura's presumably kinda-soft clear, you might not need to switch to the 5.5" pads (and note that I'm usually a big propenent of using smaller pads).



The UNO is a lot more user-friendly than M105, and that's even though I have a lot more experience with the latter. Optimum's Hyper (spray) Coumpound is more user-friendly too, but doesn't cut like UNO.



But I can't help but think that you oughta try the Griot's machine with the products you already have. It really is a lot more powerful than the older PC/etc. units.



After you do the correction with orange or MF pads, you might oughta use a regular polishing pad for a follow up before switching to the red finishing pad.



Oh, and that orange polishing pad from Griot's is *NICE* IMO, but it is too gentle for really serious correction. Great for less aggressive work though, and for stuff like VM.
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I agree the GG's orange pad is too "Nice" and needs some kahunas. What 6" pads would you recommend and where can I purchase them? I have another post asking about glazes to use with my GG's 6" DA as well.



Thanks!
 
SFCR said:
I agree the GG's orange pad is too "Nice" and needs some kahunas. What 6" pads would you recommend and where can I purchase them? I have another post asking about glazes to use with my GG's 6" DA as well.



Thanks!
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For serious correction, I'm currently liking the offerings from Meguiar's- their burgundy cutting pads (both the new one and the older 7006) and the new Microfiber cutting pads. Otherwise, the Lake Country orange light-cut pad has always been a good choice.



Then follow up with the Griot's orange.



I'll keep an eye peeled for the thread about glazes, but to be honest I basically only use those on fresh repaints while I'm waiting for them to cure/outgas, and 99% of the time I do glazes by hand.
 
Accumulator said:
For serious correction, I'm currently liking the offerings from Meguiar's- their burgundy cutting pads (both the new one and the older 7006) and the new Microfiber cutting pads. Otherwise, the Lake Country orange light-cut pad has always been a good choice.



Then follow up with the Griot's orange.



I'll keep an eye peeled for the thread about glazes, but to be honest I basically only use those on fresh repaints while I'm waiting for them to cure/outgas, and 99% of the time I do glazes by hand.
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I appreciate the update info. I've been checking out Meguiar's and I'll go back and check out their pads. I would definitely glaze by hand as well. For some things - sometimes, there's nothing like good ol' elbow grease.



Thanks!
 
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