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Actually, if you're using foam pads, because foam pads, especially on any type of DUAL ACTION polisher are gentle to the paint, at least compared to a wool pad on a rotary buffer, the foam will tend to glide over above surface contaminants, not abrade or kick them off.
I have tested this many times. That is, buff a section without claying and then clay the section and surprise! Contaminants can be felt and come off onto clay.
This is why I aways type,
Claying is the more effective way to remove above surface bonded contaminants.
Key word, being effective. Of course there are other "mechanical" means to decontaminate paint which are also effective, but the point is, don't bank on a foam pad removing all the contaminants, it might remove some, but claying or using some other mechanical means of decontaminating the paint is the most effective method to ensure a smooth surface before compounding or polishing.
As a rule... you
What kind of tool are you using?
- Wash and dry
- Remove above surface bonded contaminants
- Remove below surface defects
- Seal the paint
What kind of pads?
I just bought a new PC 7346SP and am planning on using LC CCS 5.5" Yellow or Orange for compound and Green or Blue for polishing? Do you recommend something else? This is my first correction.