The product or the pad... which is more aggressive?

jaybs02

jaybs02

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Keeping with using the least aggressive approach to paint correction, which is the next step up?



Do I use the same product and a more aggressive pad or a more aggressive product on the same pad.



I generally go with a more aggressive product on the same pad, or is my thought process wrong?



TIA

"J"
 
I go either way I guess. If I'm using optimum polish, I'll just switch pads and keep using OCP, if I'm using the Mezerna lineup I'll usually go up to the next level (PO85RD -> FPII -> IP -> PG) on the same pad, or if I get impatient go up on both at once. I tend to be a little more aggressive product-wise than most autopians, as I have zero patience (I'll usually start with powergloss and follow up with OCP on most first-time details, as I hate making multiple passes).
 
I sorta hate to generalize on this because it depends on your pads and products.



But generally (there I go :o ) I try to do the job with products that will work without harsh cutting pads. I kinda like to let the product do the work and I only use as aggressive a pad as I have to for that to happen.



But plenty of other people go the other way so I'd say that, again, it depends on your product. There are pad/product combos that just plain *work* and there are ones that don't.



Examples: no point in using a harsh pad with a mild product, the pad'll just mar the surface too badly for the polish to make a difference; no point in using a harsh product with a finishing pad, the closed nature of the pad won't let the product work properly (or break down).



IMO most aggressive products that are still "PC suitable" will do their work with a pad no harsher than a "light cutting" pad (e.g. Lake orange) or "aggressive polishing" pad (e.g., Cyclo green).
 
I depend more so on product. I really dont rely on pads for cutting all that much. You'll find that pads cut, as much as they support the products that cut. In other words, rely on stiffer pads for more aggressive products. You cant use an aggressive product on a light foam pad, and expect the pad to support whats needed for the product to break down. My whole theory is, the pad supports the product. And thats what works for me.....
 
a.k.a. Patrick said:
I depend more so on product. I really dont rely on pads for cutting all that much. You'll find that pads cut, as much as they support the products that cut. In other words, rely on stiffer pads for more aggressive products. You cant use an aggressive product on a light foam pad, and expect the pad to support whats needed for the product to break down. My whole theory is, the pad supports the product. And thats what works for me.....
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Right on, Right on ! You nailed it !:xyxthumbs
 
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