what cutting pads for 172

[fil_b]

I was trying my UDM on my 172 bonnet

i have a red megs cutting pad and an sxf1 pad

what pads are good for cutting with renault paint??

i have megs 80 and 83 and some menz 302 also

thanks

phil

 

[JD]

There are many different pads and to be honest, it is purely down to personal preference.

I used the Sonus SFX pads for years, found them to be superb and last a long time.

However, recently I changed to Lakeland County pads. These cut much quick with the Menz products, however, they are buggered after about two/three cars max!!! Pricey too!

I would stick with the Sonus products.

 

[Jonny1*2]

you'll be amazed how hard it is. I've used 4 inch LC pad and intensive polish with 2 hits on the bonnet and nothing really came off. Did depth reading before and after.

 

[JD]

The LC pads and Menz IP will remove spider webbing, usually after just one decent pass.

However, as Jonny says, for deeper marks a rotary may be required.

 

[fil_b]

not sure if it was my tecnique thats all i was not sure of

just interested to see what others have used

 

[Jonny1*2]

i'm doing my clio in the next week or so. Going to be using a 4inch LC pad and a 6inch Megs pad with the menzerna polishes. Just going to get the swirls off it with the g220. Then Blackfire gloss enhancing polish to cover any other imperfections before sealing. Got a few stone chips to do also. Might give Power gloss a go with a mezerna compounding pad on any deaper scratches, but i've got a depth gauge as said, so would tread carefully if you got that aggressive

 

[RussZS]

You should look at the Menz pads - great amount of cut and finish down well.

The white or orange Menz pad with the new 203S is the best bet

 

[db]

I had to step up to Menz white compounding pad with Power Gloss PO203S in most places on mine last week to even touch some of the swirls!
The Sonus SFX-1 pad I initially started with did little to nothing!