buffing pads?

[nuclearmuscle523]

Just got my griots garage 4 step buffing system, now I need 10" pads. I have no idea what I'm looking for

 

[VTXFrank]

10" pads? Hole-e-chit! I thought my G110v2 with 6" pads were a tad too big!

There's a thread by DKS in this area. It's the sticky at the top of this area.He gives a lot of great advice and websites to buy things from.

 

[nuclearmuscle523]

Is it harder to buff with larger pads? I'm trying to do the whole car

 

[VTXFrank]

I think it is. The larger the pad, the harder it is to control it, the more it fatigues you and the more work you have to do to get the product you're using to break down into the paint. It also tends to sling more as well. The larger the pads, typically the slower the speed you will want to use. If the recommended setting for medium is a 5 of 10 on your machine, you'll want to use a 3 or 4 because the larger the pad, the faster the outer edges of the pad are moving compared to the center. Unless you're using Griot's products like you are for now. They give recommended speeds on their products based on their buffer.

Did your machine come with a 10" backing pad? Can you swap to a different size backing pad? If so, I would shoot for a 4"-6" maximum pad diameter.

 

[nuclearmuscle523]

Don't kill me

 

[NastyStang113]

LOL you can't do any correction with that thing man.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_137715-70-7...quantity_sold|1&page=3&facetInfo=PORTER-CABLE

 

[nuclearmuscle523]

Bummer. I was gonna try to use it since it's laying around the garage.

 

[NastyStang113]

Go buy what I posted, probably be able to get it right in the store. Buy 5.5" pads for it.

http://detailersdomain.com/autodetailing/555inch.html

 

[nuclearmuscle523]

Yikes

 

[VTXFrank]

You should get a good DA polisher. Like this setup.

Or if you want just the DA polisher, get this.

 

[DKS]

Rotary = Bigger pads = faster speeds at the edge= faster work

DA = Smaller pads = faster movement = faster work

 

[NastyStang113]

You should get a good DA polisher. Like this setup.

Or if you want just the DA polisher, get this.

What I posted is the same thing and he can get it locally.

 

[Zexford]

Quick dumb question, can you reuse pads? Can I wash them out or something? Would be annoying to keep buying these $10 pads every time I detail the car.

 

[NastyStang113]

Yes, just buy a pad per product. They can be cleaned whey they need it. Most products if you're using the right amount of product don't need to be cleaned every use.