How to choose the CORRECT polishing pad!

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[bluegrasskid]

When I need to cut, I always start with the Gold Pad on a test spot and then examine the test spot to determine if the Gold Pad cut sufficient to remove enough marring to satisfy the customer or I need to step up to the wool pad. I can always go more aggressive for more cut. I can not put clear back on the surface if I removed more than necessary. Well, I can not easily put clear back on.

[NoirSavant]

Does the red jeweling pad need to be used with a rotary? Is there a downside (other that maybe a little more cut) to using a DA?

[SkolShine]

If I use the Wool Cutting pad with a DA, would I or should I then follow with the GS Waffle pad?

[thenoobthatdied]

can i use the wool pad on the black shiny window panels or will it mar the plastic?

[Rob_Nasty]

Safe to say.
Gold Pad 1 step - rotary
Red pad 1 step - rotary

Either works? Or should I 1 step Gold with a DA?

[eppyz]

Doesn't paint type determine which you use? For example my Wifes Nissan has paint so soft you look at it sideways and it swirls, vs my VW has rock hard paint. I have to use totally different pads or products for each, and figuring that part out takes time and experimenting.

[danielvitolo]

For Headlight restoration, for the end steps, I use the wool pad for the rubbing compound, and the red foam pad for the finishing polish.

Does that sound about right? Or should I also use a harder foam pad instead of wool for the rubbing compound? It’s to remove light scratches before polish and clearcoat.

I also have this white furry pad and microfiber pad, not sure what that’s for but they are soft.

[lesevans]

Do I have to use the gold pad after I use the wool pad?

[norm]

NEVER NEVER USE A BUFFER ON A CAR..NEVER NEVER USE A SPONGE ON THE VEHICLE..NEVER..