Is #80 a do all ?

[mini44]

I have been spending lots of time reading this forum and thanks everyone.
I have decided to make the upgrade to a PC and have sourced out a good deal. I've always waxed by hand so I have scratchx, colorx, dc1, dc2, nxt, showcar glaze and a box full of other brands. I am not familiar with the professional line, just what I have read here. #80 seems to be the do all for most applications and then followed by LSP. I think as I get better with the machine I would be testing it further with more agressive product. Does this sound like I'm on the right track? comments?

[Murr1525]

Re: Is #80 a do all ?

#80 is more or less the general purpose product for the PC, and the on you will use the most of.

The only more agressive product for the PC is #83, which you might want to order a small bottle of anyway starting off. We're not talking drasticaly more agressive, and if you have older cars, or family does you may need it.

Just remember one pad per product...

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Is #80 a do all ?

I am not familiar with the professional line, just what I have read here. #80 seems to be the do all for most applications and then followed by LSP.

I think as I get better with the machine I would be testing it further with more agressive product. Does this sound like I'm on the right track? comments?

M80 is a fairly "Bubba-Proof" product that is capable of doing quite a bit when used correctly. Just look at all the pictures from our Saturday classes that have before and afters in them.

[35th Anniversary SS]

Re: Is #80 a do all ?

#80 has proven to be a staple in my details. I used to do the #83 and then #80 but I have since then moved to a competitors brand pad system (non-Megs) and with a wider range of pad selection I have found a combo that is tough to beat. I have noticed that with the orange Edge2K pad + #80 along with an occasional spritz of Pinnacle XMT pad conditioner, plus frequently cleaning the pad = GOLDEN. A car would have to be in pretty bad shape to warrant me pulling out the #83.

You are on the right track... #80 is a great product!

[mini44]

Re: Is #80 a do all ?

With my PC I have the option of 3 Lake country pads 6.5 inch. orange cutting, white polishing, grey finishing .
I assume the orange with the #80 . Should I get one of each or 2 of one particular one?

[35th Anniversary SS]

Re: Is #80 a do all ?

Is the orange LCs most agressive pad? Im not familiar. The orange Edge2K pad is their middle pad.. 2 more agressive and 2 more less agressive.

[Murr1525]

Re: Is #80 a do all ?

I am not familiar with that companies pads, but I will assume your descriptions are correct.

In that case, you would want to use the polishing pad for #83, and #80.

The finishing pad would be for pure polishes, waxes, and possibly #82 if you ever needed it.

The cutting pad would be used under bonnets for wax removal. Do not use the cutting pad directly on the paint.

[mini44]

Re: Is #80 a do all ?

Here's the description.

Orange cutting pad is a firm and high density foam for scratch and defect removal. Features patented "polish pocket" to control splatter. Use with microfine compounds.
• White polishing pad has the high absorption foam formula for the application of waxes, polishes and sealants.
• Gray finishing pad's composition is firm enough to withstand added pressure during final finishing to remove buffer swirls. Use with machine glaze or finishing polish.

So, in this case the white pad for #80

[Murr1525]

Re: Is #80 a do all ?

Hmm. . I would say white for #80 in general, but those descriptions are definately a bit interesting. They are kind of all over the place. I think we are going to have to wait for someone who uses those pads to chime in.

[35th Anniversary SS]

Re: Is #80 a do all ?

For what its worth the orange Edge2K pad I use are described as light cutting. I use it with #80 and I have had exceptional results.

I would go ahead and try that orange LC pad with #80, but how about trying #80 with the white pad first off. If that doesnt do the trick then try the orange pad.

[tguil]

Re: Is #80 a do all ?

For what it's worth. I have used cutting pads with a pc-- both Lake Country's orange and Meguiars burgandy pad. I used them with #83 when I had some tough stuff to remove. I followed up with a polishing pad and #80. No problems at all.

Tom

[mini44]

Re: Is #80 a do all ?

Thanks for the input . I know this is a lot of trial and error, just hoping to skip the error part. So , if I use # 80 with the less agressive pad(white) ,then realize I need the more aggressive pad(orange) would you want to follow up #80 again with a polishing pad(white) before going to LSP.
starting slow, thanks

[35th Anniversary SS]

Re: Is #80 a do all ?

Thanks for the input . I know this is a lot of trial and error, just hoping to skip the error part. So , if I use # 80 with the less agressive pad(white) ,then realize I need the more aggressive pad(orange) would you want to follow up #80 again with a polishing pad(white) before going to LSP.
starting slow, thanks

I use my orange Edge2K pad (light cutting) with the #80 and Im able to remove all swirls and leave no micromarring, AKA ready for LSP. If you remove the swirls and are satisfied with the finish then theres no reason to go again with anything else... do your LSP and thats it.

[jmakado]

Re: Is #80 a do all ?

I have used the Meguiar's cutting pad with the PC and #83 and had no problem getting out the marring with #83 or #80 and a polishing pad. I have also had paint that will not correct with anything after a Meguiar's cutting pad on the DA. I just go to the rotary when that's the case. If you are not versed with a rotary they it is a good idea to not use the cutting pad just in case the polishing pad will not take out the marring left as Meguiar's suggests.