I have a yellow cutting pad but I don't think I'm using the right compound for the job. I see people using Meguiars Dual Action Cleaner/Polish and getting great results with it. I'm going to buy the cleaner/polish from Meguiars but what brand pad should I use to apply it?

 

Use Meguiars pads. I use 3M products, but I have a friend of mine thats using the same pad as me, but using the Meguiars DACP. It should be a maroon colored pad, the cutting pad. I love these things, none of them have diminished in quality or have had any troubles with the jobs I have performed.

 

I use 3M also but I think my cutting pad is weak (maybe I'm not working hard enough). I'll look up the pad you suggested.

 

What are you using the pads with? If its with a PC 7424, you will have NO troubles getting swirls out if you use the pad im talking about. Aslong as you are using a good compound like the DACP or a 3M Rubbing compound.

 

How does DACP or 3M rubbing compound compare with Sonus SFX-1 (restore)? I used this and SFX-2 with an Orange sonus DAS pad (and then the green one for sfx-2), and still some swirls are present.

Oh, Porter Cable 7336 btw

 

This chart will help you out:
http://dano.pocketrubbish.com/detail...oductchart.htm

DACP is good but to me it works just like SFX-1, they do a good job but not good enough for deep scratches or swirls. A Heavy-cut compound would probably work better. If you're up to it, try wet sanding the area and move your way down the chart as far as product application goes.

 

This is the method I choose for areas that are heavy in swirling and/or have somewhat deeper scratches and scuffs.

 

deezo: I currently have the Sonus SFX cutting pads (including the 4" spot pads) and the Sonus DAS pads. I would also look at the Lake Country Orange or Cutting Pads as well as the Meguiar's pads.



I used the Sonus SFX Yellow Cutting Pad and DACP on this '36 Ford with the PC running at 5 to reduce the swirls.

In your case, deezo, I would recommend Menzerna PowerGloss.

 

3M swirl remover, best on the market. give it a shot.

 

Ok. I'm going to try the Menzerna Powergloss with my current Yellow pad and see what results I get.

Thanks for the replies guys.

Thanks for the chart SoundMike.