i have a question on what pads to use with my DA

[w-bosch1]

I want to do my car the right way. I already washed and clayed it today and want to do the rest tommorrow. I have a good amount of scratches and swirls. I have scratch x 2.0, deep crystal system polish, and tech wax 2.0. Should i use the polishing pads for the scratch x and the polish, or should i use the finishing pads. I kinda think the finishing pad is for wax because you know you finish the car with wax is that true and can i use it with tech wax.

[Tuck91]

Re: i have a question on what pads to use with my DA

Use the polishing pad for ScratchX 2.0.

Just so you know, Deep Crystal Polish is a pure polish, and does not have any cut in it at all.

[w-bosch1]

Re: i have a question on what pads to use with my DA

Use the polishing pad for ScratchX 2.0.

Just so you know, Deep Crystal Polish is a pure polish, and does not have any cut in it at all.

ok so do the polish by hand. what about the finishing pad can i use that with the wax

[cw981126]

Re: i have a question on what pads to use with my DA

You already have the car washed and clayed.

Next would be the scratch X on the polishing pad. (if the scratch X is not enough cut then you should try Meguiars Ultimate Compound as it is slightly more aggressive)

Next you could use the polish and apply it using the finishing pad.

You could then apply the wax (after cleaning the finishing pad) with a finishing pad.

You should see some pretty good results!

[w-bosch1]

Re: i have a question on what pads to use with my DA

any body else have some answers for me

[Tuck91]

Re: i have a question on what pads to use with my DA

purchase SwirlX and UC

[xantonin]

Re: i have a question on what pads to use with my DA

So, the Finishing pads are best use for two things:

Pure Polishes, and Wax. Correct?

[Bounty]

Re: i have a question on what pads to use with my DA

So, the Finishing pads are best use for two things:

Pure Polishes, and Wax. Correct?

Yup...

[Markus Kleis]

Re: i have a question on what pads to use with my DA

So, the Finishing pads are best use for two things:

Pure Polishes, and Wax. Correct?

Yup...

Well, they are indeed great for those two applications, but they are also great for using finishing polishes that do contain abrasives.

For example, I almost always finish with my rotary, a W9207 black 2.0 finishing pad, and M205.

[Bounty]

Re: i have a question on what pads to use with my DA

Well, they are indeed great for those two applications, but they are also great for using finishing polishes that do contain abrasives.

For example, I almost always finish with my rotary, a W9207 black 2.0 finishing pad, and M205.

....definitely machine dependent. I happened to know he has a G110 and was referring to it in that context but a finishing pad on a Flex or a rotary definitely has more punch.

[xantonin]

Re: i have a question on what pads to use with my DA

I was wondering about that, good to know then thank you.

So with a rotary using a finishing pad may be a better idea, but with a DA you need the polishing pad to do better work.

[Bounty]

Re: i have a question on what pads to use with my DA

So with a rotary using a finishing pad may be a better idea, but with a DA you need the polishing pad to do better work.

If by "better" you mean for corrective power and defect removal then yes a polishing or cutting pad will typically give you more cutting ability than a finishing pad.