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Post by Zoomer » Mon Dec 31, 2018 11:49 pm

So I’ve purchased a budget DA and need to get some pads to start , but don’t want to purchase 1 of each.

I am looking at possibly 2 5.5 inch and 2 3-4 inch

Also any recommendations on swirl removers etc

I’ve always used collinite or autoglym HD until now so open to any opinions.
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Post by Matt.13 » Tue Jan 01, 2019 5:24 pm

Check some forensic detailing videos out on youtube. Jon can explain a lot better than I can.
I’d recommend some scholl pads, purple and orange to start. You will need some polish scholl s20 will do the trick to start out with. This is a 1 step polish ideal to keep costs down.
The products you already have are for protection so need to be applied after polishing. I’d also recommend some sort of panel wipe, I use Koch fw.
In all honesty check the videos out they are great
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Post by Jembo » Tue Jan 01, 2019 6:48 pm

The most important thing is the condition of your existing paint,

If there’s serious defects that need correcting, you’ll need both a cutting compound & pads... if in good shape, suggest you only need to use buffing & polishing pads with your polish & sealant (along with clay bar prep(
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Post by Silverzedtom » Tue Jan 01, 2019 7:51 pm

I’d start with a green or grey CG hex logic pad with G Teqniq P1 polish, then your wax of choice with a red pad. The P1’s good as it doesn’t dust up like a lot of polishes and compounds do.
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Post by Zoomer » Tue Jan 01, 2019 9:14 pm

Thanks Guys I’ll be looking into the best place to get these items tomorrow. :thumbsup:
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Post by Angelus666 » Thu Jan 03, 2019 3:53 pm

cleanyourcar.co.uk and use DW5 for a discount code

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Post by ph001 » Thu Jan 03, 2019 6:26 pm

Don’t waste your time with the softer pads on the Z4 for cutting, it has a very tough clear coat and the soft pads won’t do much. I’d go straight in with a hex logic yellow and something like Sonax EX 04-06, then finish with a blue hex logic.
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Post by Angelus666 » Thu Jan 03, 2019 9:23 pm

Exactly that. I'd even consider using the microfibre pads as they'll give you more cutting power.

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Post by patriot66 » Sat Jan 05, 2019 12:33 am

Angelus666 wrote: Thu Jan 03, 2019 9:23 pm Exactly that. I'd even consider using the microfibre pads as they'll give you more cutting power.
+1 for microfibre pads here also. I've got a full set of CG Hex Logic Foam pads but rarely use them now :thumbsup:
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Post by mj2k » Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:49 pm

I use the Megs MF ones and then have a finishing foam on a lighter finishing polish.

The MF pads work great in my experience
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Post by Zoomer » Sat Jan 05, 2019 7:48 pm

Ordered some hex logic ones with sonax compound from cleanyourcar. Looks like it will be delivered on Monday.
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Post by ph001 » Sat Jan 05, 2019 8:14 pm

EX04-06 is a great compound to work with. You’ll probably find you can do it all in one stage with the yellow pad, such is the performance of the reducing abrasives in the polish. Blue pad and same compound will give the extra 1% mirror glass finish. Protect it with a good quality wax.
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Post by Z4M-2006 » Sat Jan 05, 2019 8:21 pm

I always go to the same combo on BMW paint..

Megs ultimate compound and a microfibre cutting pad... Cuts quickly and cleanly with no mess.

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