What Pads Go With What Compounds Or Polish - Help For Beginners

[@Snarky.]

Probably the best video (least confusing/straight to the point) for beginners doing paint correction out there!

[@IanSRutter]

Perfect timing. I've just bought a SPTA buffer/polisher and it came with a lot of pads. I'm a home DIY, nothing professional, and this video explained everything perfectly. Thanks for this. Keep up the great work.

[@raymondpetrovits2336]

Thanks for clearing up the mystery of mechanical compound and polish. I have had numerous muscle cars over the years and was super intimidated by machine as opposed to hand buffing. With your knowledge I can now say I am ordering my first buffer, pads, compound and polish. You have given me the confidence I need to improve my 1967 GTX to showroom condition. I can’t wait to get started. Thanks again!

[@253chiefin1]

How did it go? Did you do it?

[@AB-C1]

Good video and explanation! Cheers from London England 👍😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@anthonyscott16]

Scott, this was exactly what I needed bro. It was clear, concise, and very informative. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@alchance662]

WOW! I spent hours reading and trying to put together what Scott did in 15 minutes. THANK YOU!

[@KristelJuntilla]

Man! Thank you! For this diy tutorial! I’m currently in a collision and repair program and we’ve gone through all this and we’ve done labs actually practicing doing all these and I’ve done pretty good where my fender practice piece has looked factory. But…. The thing is they provide us with those pads. Compounds/polishers ready and in step by step…. And I get different answers (out of experience) when I try to get exact match to match. (I get it user preference)….. but your tutorial is a breath of fresh air to quickly grasp the idea of what to use with what. Thank you lol. I’ll know when I get better I can know which to use with what but for a beginner you’re the man

[@TripleGAutoDetailing]

3 years later. Still a great / concise tutorial on compounds, polishes & pads. Thanks Scott. 👊🏻

[@robertcrouch7328]

JUST the video I needed - about to do my virgin job with a Griot GG6 DA and had more questions answered in this video than several others - THANKX!

[@rcsoundn1]

Thanks for all the videos. On a non-professional level I have been cleaning cars for years, but all of your info is going to really help me out.

[@tardeliesmagic]

I'm a professional car cleaner and this guy is spot on.One advice i would say is after buffing your car is wax every month afterwards for 3 months to get that gleam an amazing look.I use Autoglym Ultra gloss 4x a year and boy does that give an amazing shine! It does smell when applying and it must stay on the paint 1hr in warmish weather but not in direct sun.It transforms the paint amazingly like you sprayed a coat of lacquer on it.

[@otispotis47]

When it comes down to what pads go with what creams I use pretty much what you have mentioned! The orange pad really does good work as an all around pad! When it comes to a 2 or 3 stage process then I will use a little different selection like MF, Orange then red or black! I wish I did some of my own vids on KZbin that may possibly help begginers, but guys like you do a great job! Thanks for your time and effort Scott!

[@allenroblin2372]

What are he black pads best for

[@otispotis47]

@@allenroblin2372 Black goes for polishing after all corrections have been made. I really don't use them for anything else but wax or high gloss polish.

[@LOPEZ7655]

All I can say is WOW! So informative and well explained video. I’m fairly new to detailing but I know my ways but always so cool to hear how other detailers do it. Love orange pads!

[@tjjoseph333]

Great job Scott with a quick pad summary at the end. Great advice from a Texan or a guy who couldn't get here quick enough!

[@videomaniac108]

Thanks, Scott, for the interesting and informative videos. I used to use Megs 105/205 and indeed found the 105 difficult to work with, especially if it got dry and hard. I now use the Megs 110/210 with Menzerna SF 3800 as a jeweling polish.

[@sgtdan707]

I did my first polish ever and I'm fortunate enough to have my own polisher. Im watching this video the day after and I've learned a ton. Thank you Scott! For the record, I began with meguiars polish (the black bottle you referred to as a retail product) and a Adam's Polish 3-inch swirl killer polisher. I tackled a whole 2018 Sierra Denali and the machine was fantastic for the job.

[@cathybumgarner3579]

Each time I check into Scott's site I learn something. FYI I recently found Griots product at my car place. Thanks for your explanations which are helpful. This guy is definitely passionate about his profession. Thumbs up!

[@eduardomendez7622]

Great video! Most people don't know the difference, and it can get confusing when explaining. I can know educate my costumers thanks to you!

[@TOMA-ny7gg]

Hello scott I want to ask when to wash the pad and when replace Thanks

[@warias0228]

Finally someone said something that I was looking for tks brother

[@RuciosDubstepMixs]

We need more people like you.

[@EdPaezcarrerista]

A Texan who sounds like a New Yorker. Hey, great video. Very informative.

[@memnoch1974]

Awesome! The way I have understood paint correction is to place them in "buckets": Compounds Polishes Glazes Waxes ...and apply in that order dependent on defects. Sometimes if I have very light defects I will use a polish w orange pad to fill in the voids and smooth out the surface with great success as I do try to avoid using a compound as much as possible. And I sometimes skip glazes as they are there for shine enhancement purposes. I have never dealt w all in ones like hd speed but have heard great things on it.

[@Jeff_Seely]

This is information that I am grateful to review. I'm just outside of being a noob I've used my polisher about five or six times. This is information I can add to my arsenal and I value it very much. I have gotten really great results using ultimate compound and polish duo with lake country orange and white pads. Using those leave the finish very deep and rich on my dark colors. It's very gratifying to see the paint come alive! Thanks Scott for your contribution!

[@khiggins61]

I was hoping you would touch on hitting fresh lacquer but I missed it if you did. I'm getting ready to buff the customade tank from my 113" stroker motor chopper after painting it early this past Spring but got too busy with prepping for having our new house built so I'm just now getting around to it. One thing for sure, it's had plenty of time to cure, lol!

[@khiggins61]

Good video all the same .

[@jarleostad1697]

Great as always, thank you. I am a beginner, but I have come to the same conclusion and do for the most use soft and medium pads. You can`t do much wrong then. Just began to try to learn agressive cutting with a rotary machine and the tougher pads.

[@simmonsaustin1]

Excellent video, I’ve been looking at different videos and they’re all over the place. Your video is very precise, clear and concise.

[@victorhernandez790]

Been watching about 3 hours straight of your videos. Great stuff! A little bit of constructive criticism though. Not on your videos but on your channel. Maybe whenever you have a chance to do so, make a playlist (divide by category) for all your videos so we don't have to scroll through a bunch of videos to find what we need. It will help you with views on your videos also. For example: I leave your channel playing all day while I'm working on my computer. But it doesn't autoplay to your next video because you don't have a playlist. If you did it will go to next video and I will keep listening to you and then once I hear information i want to learn about I open up the video to see what you mean. I think that will just make your channel much better! Links and description of what products you are using in the description box would be nice, but I prefer a playlist. We can do some work and look for the stuff ourselves lol

[@OrganicGonzalez]

Victor Hernandez have u began any projects ?? I just started buying my stuff.. it adds up but I'll start my first compound this Thursday

[@victorhernandez790]

Ed Perez I have been buying a few stuff myself. It does add up! My wife isn't appreciating my purchases yet. I am going g to start my first paint correction project Thanksgiving weekend. I haven't had time yet to do so. Once I practice on my car I will do my wife's dark blue CRV then I will do my Brother's gray Honda Fit. Let me know how it turns out for you!

[@OrganicGonzalez]

Victor Hernandez nice make sure u use a clay bar before u do any of it. I washed my cars quick, got new soap and warm water and clayed the cars with the soap water. Makes a huge difference. It's a must before u use a machine. Make video. I'm thinking of posting some up.

[@victorhernandez790]

Ed Perez Yeah deff. I'm thinking of making a video also. I'm going to sub to u to see your video

[@rudrabarathan2737]

Hi Scott Absolutely Brilliant video. You have made my day today. As I am a serious Detailing learner. Can't thank you enough. Be well. Bara

[@everettpangle1861]

Awesome video about polishing products I really learned the polishes I have been thinking about using and also the difference in pads.

[@ryanybos]

Awesome video with all the needed info. Thanks Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing

[@cozieneil]

Amazing video! Staright to the point and imformative. Thank you! Learnt a lot here

[@grindops9561]

Love Scott's videos...some straight up real talk

[@lrnzcrtr43]

Thank you for taking the time to help out the beginners like myself. I will be going after some swirls and scratches on my black 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo SS.

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

Apologies for my previous comment about your presentations. I have just viewed this presentation and it answered many many questions on pads and compounds. Excellent. Thanks.,,

[@haroosudra4081]

Thanks Scott, always enjoy and learn a lot from your videos

[@diljitjedi]

Brilliant brilliant brilliant just gave me the answer to my problems as always Scotty thanks

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

I got some light scratches, swirls and water spots out using Maguire’s ultimate polish using orange/white hexlogic pads. On my car, I’m going to use ultimate compound with an orange hexlogic pad, follow up with ultimate polish and a white pad. I may go all-out and finish with Maguire’s gold class carnuba wax/black hexlogic pad combo. I also just ordered a 5 & 3” backing plates with pads for my polisher. Your vids have helped a ton Scott, thank you!

[@12thFan23]

Thank you for making this easy for me and people like me.

[@SimosK07]

At last, a spot on video about compounds and polish products.THX!

[@grgygantz6760]

I remember back in 1972. Shopping at Central paint and body Orlando. Maguires back then had their bottles numbered from number one to number seven. I think one was the most aggressive bottle and seven was a polish. Do they still do that? Or are they just offering those two products. Also we used to buy product for the shop called liquid Ebony. This was designed to remove all swirl marks after cleaning the paint using the other products on. Great video enjoyed the Contet.

[@tpmartins]

Does this work for plastics (tailgate spoiler) that was shiny, but now dull? Do you wash the pads, and if so, with what?

[@johnb1448]

Very important info you just explained perfectly

[@relaxinfreetime]

Great explanation, easy and to the point!

[@Masoniscoolyo]

I really like the meguires da finishing polish with a black meguires pad as a final step after 205 orange. Seems to do well

[@bpsdetailing8822]

SONAX PERFECT FINISH - You talk about technology advancing to the point that a 2 step is obsolete, Sonax Perfect Finish is the closest thing you can get to making a 2 step obsolete. I am sure you have heard of it so this comment is more for the viewers. Sonax 04-06 is also very good at the same thing, just not quite as good at final gloss level of Perfect Finish but 04-06 is $20/liter cheaper than Perfect Finish. Hope this helps people!! Great video Scott! Cheers!

[@highmarkrich]

This is exactly what I was just looking for. Great timing on posting!

[@AlexKokinakis]

By far the most straight forward video on this topic, thank you so much Scott

[@ninji5226]

A great vid for beginners. I use lake country orange for compound, white for polish and blue for wax. All Mequires ultimate, which I know is a little weaker so the average person doesn't kill the paint but I'm OK with that, I still get good results. I would rather under correct and have clear left than over detail and need to repaint my car.

[@freakyflow]

3M 3 step Medium compounding white pad .. Fine compound Black pad and super fine Blue pad .. But with my own paint job i done I also follow before with 3000 wet and 5000 wet blocking And a wax at the end .. looked like glass the whole year and a rewax for the following year

[@MrCaesar619]

Thanks for explaining all this. With so many products on the market it's easy to get mixed up.

[@revamelton]

Thank you so much. Ordered a set of pads and had no idea which ones to use, but now I do!

[@gtb2710]

Hey Scott.......all of your Videos are Fantastic......Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@AmosThompson2U]

I completely concur with the last comment it is the best video for these steps to restoring your paint

[@robertorodriguez6772]

What's the difference between a hex , waffle and regular smooth foam pad ?

[@giovannimora9134]

They just have different cute designs

[@larrysmoove9653]

@@giovannimora9134 😂

[@mrbaya2191]

​@@giovannimora9134 the comment that I didn't know I needed

[@giovannimora9134]

@@mrbaya2191 only logical answer

[@doubled7594]

The difference between smooth v waffle/hex is heat distribution. Theoretically the waffle/hex disperses buffing heat from the pad better than the smooth....In my experience though it makes no odds, only that the designed ones wear down quicker.

[@petebrandstrom1038]

@Dallas, as a noob that is exactly what I needed to know. Now onto how many pads I need for a mid sized car - Ford and how hard is the paint

[@shahpk3527]

thanks for sharing this video,it will help me alot as i am beginner,and i want to learn how to compound and polish,i saw many videos before but you made it so simple and easy for me.GOD bless you

[@rockin335]

Thanks for the instructive video on which pads to use with what products. Very helpful to a beginner like myself in using a buffer.

[@danlc95]

Never have any issues with Ultimate Compound. I've had it remove 1000 grit marks with a green hex logic on a PC. I find that pad out cuts the orange and yellow pads of that series. Ultimate Compound on a blue Rupes microfiber discs takes it to a whole new level. Definitely no slouch. No, it's not M100, but it's not too far off either.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

really 1000 grit with a porter cable and ultimate compound plus your chemical guys green pad?...could you make a video of that for us?..how many section passes did you make within your 2x2 area to remove the 1000 grit?..how long have you been performing paint correction?..do you offer your service to the public?..what speed did you run the porter cable and how much pressure on the DA?..how did you apply the 1000 sanding marks, with a sanding block or just the sheet and your hand?..how long did you go back and forth with the 1000 grit sanding paper over the panel?..was it once or twice or did you engage the sanding paper evenly through the area and with repeated passes?..was the paint soft or hard when you did this test (what kind of car and the color please)?....could you remove lets say 800 grit with the same process?..how deep could you go with your sanding marks and yet still remove it with your process?...sorry for so many questions:)..but I'm very interested and thank you for your comment

[@danlc95]

Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing I have a fairly comprehensive write up in my Autogeek profile (dlc95). I've been correcting paint for 21 years now. The paint was medium single stage. I ran the PC at 6 with light, but firm pressure. I want to say I did anywhere from four to six passes. Wow, I can't remember how many passes I did though, great question! I did enough to remove the texture though. I did use a Meguiar's sanding pad. Yes, I do this for income, as well as teach drums. I usually use the Rupes system these days though. My first attempt with 1000 was on a scrap Honda door, but I used M105 on Rupes blue microfiber discs on the PC at speed 4. It ate them for lunch! I've been wanting to to a video. I was sent some new Meguiar's D166 to test. Maybe I can do both? I did have a Caddilac that needed wet sanding on the hood. It was resprayed, and was super hard. I sanded with 2000 grit, and the PC/Green pad/M100 struggled hard. I used Rupes Duetto/Zephir compound/Blue mf disc. Back in the 90's I used wool pads on a rotary, and the old school Meguiar's M04, M01, M02, and M09 to do this. I gotta say thay I love these new orbital polishers. Thanks for the questions! Love your work, and videos!

[@necroodin]

Thanks to the both of you for the knowledge

[@marchallaert7372]

Just found your channel and really like your tutorials. Very educational and informative. Thank you!

[@DiffFamilyReviews]

Just wanna say, I've been watching detail video after detail video and none answered the question of what pad to use. Thanks for making this video.

[@davidweum]

Me neither. Maybe I'm just dumb

[@MarcoLaara]

This video is exactly what I was looking for, most people do that confusing and talks a lot. Thanks for that. I have a question, about the microfiber pads, where would they be? THanks

[@solitaryrv5335]

This guy is the BEST.

[@daledemanchuk7920]

thanks-good advice without overthinking the process....

[@emmanuelmata]

very nice explanation thank you. quick question about something you didnt talked about, how do you clean the pads after use?

[@franciscoarroyo1051]

Ive been needing this video for the longest. Thank You Scott!!

[@J1Z06]

I tried a white pad on a ‘98 BMW using 3D one. It did a decent job... probably should have gone with an Orange pad. This is a very informative video. Thanks!

[@alancraigie7951]

Thanks this was really helpful and informative. 👍👍👍

[@sundance2421]

Hi Scott, another great video. My question is, on a mid - sized car how many pads would you need for the cutting compound and how many for the polishing.

[@anthogonzalez2]

been watching all your videos lately thanks for the unbiased and informative videos

[@TAspeed1]

Exactly the information I was looking for. Thank you

[@jimroberts3607]

Good video dude, this is what I needed to know prior to ruining my new Mustang, I like the simplistic Meguiars Ultimate compound with orange pad followed by the meguiars ultimate polish with white pad! Can't wait to order it and get started on the car

[@johnrosa5898]

Hi Scot you do very nice work learn lots from you very good 👍

[@Krisp717]

Is that big pad in the background for trucks?

[@akaredcrossbow]

Dave Dave I know, I was also wondering what that huge white pad in the background was used for, compound or polish, he never told us🤔 😂🤣😂🤣😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@Tugboatpb]

😂

[@firefighteruppy9121]

That's for 747 jumbo jets...

[@keithmyers1454]

NO it's for aircraft carrier's, polish TWICE as FAST

[@raymondamoroso2049]

I think he punches out smaller pads from it perhaps

[@TraumaRider]

Great info, just the the type of video I was looking for! Keep up the great work!

[@johnfrents1416]

Best video very clear and simply explained, thanks

[@bisayakoyvlog1333]

Thanks for the video I learn more About polishing and buffing

[@basit50cent]

Can other colour pads other than white be used for polishing?

[@joemcguire256]

I get good results with the Meguiars ultimate system. But, it does take some time.

[@patrickpeterman4890]

SCOTT,THANKS FOR THIS GREAT VIDEO; I AM LEARNING EVERY TIME I WATCH ONE OF YOUR VIDEOS, THANK,S PATRICK.P

[@stephenm3874]

Thanks Scott for the info on polishes. Here's to a great new year!

[@chickenbonelives]

This channel is so helpful! Thanks.

[@constantdarkfog49]

Great information for beginners again, Scott Thanks

[@sookasians2871984]

Thanks Scott great information , and I think you answered the most questions I had. Thanks again

[@kevindowd7769]

Thank You Scott, This is very helpful... suddenly something that was kind of scary turns out to be simple.. now two maybe three pads that work with everything... now if I can find a Harbor Freight (Chicago Electric) polisher (They quit making them)

[@davebl9645]

Scott...HELP! Just purchased a new BMW and proceeded to scratch into the color of my plastic rear bumper...fortunately the scratches were not too long...maybe 11/2 inches long horizontally. I have found a touch up paint that was color matched perfectly but is water based so they do not recommend wet sanding. The scratches have been primed, base color and cleared. The clear coat is now a bit higher than the surrounding and l am wanting to compound off the excess. I have Griots compound and polish and wish to know what pad (s) should i use with my DA machine and what speeds? Thanks for providing such great and informative videos. Dave

[@pixelcharlie]

Thanks for the very detailed video! Will polishers be enough to get rid of swirl marks?

[@koreyhannan9071]

They definitely will. I have a cheap orbital Buffer I'm going to use on mine from bad car washes

[@NeilW185]

I appreciate your videos as I am a beginner. Do you ever use the waffle pads,as I am hearing more about them and would appreciate your opinion.

[@crewisrad]

What’s a moderate to severe defect? Where do swirl marks and water spots fall on the spectrum? Also, what’s a good compound or polish to use if you’re in sunlight with hot panels?

[@allantaylor3288]

Great video for beginners 👍.Whats your thoughts on Meguires quick wax a a spray on wax applied after polishing?

[@marktran3823]

Good advice. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️

[@RobertSmith-di5ll]

very helpful - I buy this stuff and wonder which is which - now I saved you in my favourites

[@howardgriffith71]

Thanks for the videos I subscribed everyone else has got me totally confused keep up the great work

[@dougnorwood5447]

Thank you for your excellent videos. This video helped with pad and product usage, but I'm still confused on what DA speed to use with each variation. Thanks again!

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Quite a bit of information to absorb lol. I’ll probably have to watch it a few times to get it all. My question for you is what do I do if the brand of pads I purchased doesn’t adhere to the same colour coding as yours? How will I know which pads to use with which product? Does that make sense? Is there a way of knowing which pad to use by some method other than colour? I really need some help with this. Thank you Cheers mate

[@declanosbourne62]

I like your video but I haven’t seen the black pad in this video. What purpose for the black pad?

[@jayruiz3005]

Excellent video Scott thanks

[@beaulster]

Best yet video. Thank you!

[@warbable]

Great video, ty for posting this. I like the idea of switching some pads to a heavier cutting compound and the idea of a heavier pad with a lighter polish. thanks again

[@stevebowlin2831]

Awesome info I have debadged my HD gas tank I can see a haze outline where the badge used to be Would like to clean it up What do you think would work best for my application Looking a cheap orbital buffing tool?