Let me hear your advice on this!!

[Johnson]

I have been reading so much stuff on purchasing the G110.

Everyone that talks about it says its amazing, and it beats using the hand motions.

Starting out with the G110 might be a little spendy but it sounds like it will pay for its self?

I am wondering how many pads I would need to get to do my car

Using my process to reference how many pads I need.. Light swirls no major defects

Clay
Ultimate Compound
SwirlX
Polsih
Wax(2)

[Murr1525]

Re: Let me hear your advice on this!!

Well, typically you would want at least two pads per product for your cleaning steps.

A good thing to do if you will need a lot of cleaning is just order a case of 6 from ADS, and get 4 polishing and 2 finishing.

Now, if the car is in very good shape, you may find you can just do a quick cleaning with one pad. But for defect removal, it is good to be able to change pads.

[Johnson]

Re: Let me hear your advice on this!!

I have heard that ADS alot.. whats the webiste?

I guess the next biggest question is.. How much product do I need to do a section.. a size of a microfiber for easy figuring? one circle around the pad and that should be enough?

[3Fitty]

Re: Let me hear your advice on this!!

www.autodetailingsolutions.com

I would go with more than two pads per product for the cleaning steps. I find new pads just work better and more efficiently, even if you're cleaning them on the fly (frequently).

Personally, I use 4 pads for M105, 4 for M205, 1 for M07 and 1 for my LSP (if at all). I do not use a pad (with a bonnet) for LSP removal. A total of 10 pads per job.

Just consider the size of your car and the amount of correction, which will obviously impact the amount of pads you use.

[Johnson]

Re: Let me hear your advice on this!!

The pads from ADS, they are washable correct?

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Let me hear your advice on this!!

Here's a thread in the Hot Topics forum from 2004 but the information is just as accurate as it pertains to your question about will a DA Polisher pay for itself...

Will I notice a difference if I use the G-100

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Let me hear your advice on this!!

The pads from ADS, they are washable correct?

If they look like these and have these part numbers then they are,

Click on the images to go to their dedicated threads...

Washable 7" Soft Buff 2.0 Foam Pads
W7207 Washable Foam Cutting Pad
W8207 - Washable Foam Polishing Pad
W9207 - Washable Foam Finishing Pad

[Johnson]

Re: Let me hear your advice on this!!

does not give any part numbers. But does say Soft buff.. does anyone know..

How long does it take to get restock of their stuff.. i see they are out of stock on the 6.5" polishing pads

[3Fitty]

Re: Let me hear your advice on this!!

I think the machine washable pads are 7.5" pads, not 6.5".

[Johnson]

Re: Let me hear your advice on this!!

Ok sorry, I guess I just need to read a little more and think about what I am looking at!!

I was hoping to find 6.5" pads that are washable.. Hopefully thats coming in the future!!

[Andy's Pro Detailing]

Re: Let me hear your advice on this!!

Having a DA is a must IMO. Also if spending a bit more is ok, I would get at least 3 polishing pads. The problem is you are going to find yourself trying new products, and to be honest you will probably get addicted to the whole polishing thing after using it .

[Johnson]

Re: Let me hear your advice on this!!

Trying to figure out what the best route to take in ordering my pads..

Ultimate compound - polshing pad
SwirlX - polishing pad
polish M07 - finish or polishing? (do I need to switch pads if it gets to saturated for polish)
Wax NXT 2.0 - finishing pad(do I need to switch pads if it gets to saturated for wax)

I would like to get a few of 6.5 and 7" pads. but I guess I wanna know which pads I need for each product

[Nappers]

Re: Let me hear your advice on this!!

Trying to figure out what the best route to take in ordering my pads..

Ultimate compound - polshing pad
SwirlX - polishing pad
polish M07 - finish or polishing? (do I need to switch pads if it gets to saturated for polish)
Wax NXT 2.0 - finishing pad(do I need to switch pads if it gets to saturated for wax)

I would like to get a few of 6.5 and 7" pads. but I guess I wanna know which pads I need for each product

UC - Polishing pad (8006 / 8207)
SwirlX - Polishing pad or finishing pad (same numbers as above)
M07 - Finishing pad (9006 or 9207)
NXT 2.0 (or any wax) - (9006 or 9207)

I apply wax by hand.....

I also like to have at least 2 pads per product for a car, the larger the car, the more pads you may need. If I use 2 products for paint correction, then I would want at least 4 pads.

You could swap the polishing pad for a finishing pad with a product for a less aggressive approach with the above products....Hence doing a test spot.