Thank you so much for the information. I will take all suggestion to heart.
I have not received my order yet, but I ordered the wrong size pads (6.5") which I'm going to exchange after they arrive. So when I get the 5.5" pads I will do a test.
Pad colors ordered were Lake County ThinPro Orange-White & Grey (2ea)
Because you ordered the ThinPro pads, which are very thin, your Porter Cable dual action polisher shouldn't have any problem spinning them. BUT you really need a 6" backing plate when using 6.5" pads. If that's the size backing plate you have I'd at least test one pad on your 1966 Mustang as these might work just fine.
I never use 6.5" pads on PC type tools as the smaller 5.5" pads tend to not only rotate better but also fit body panels better. One thing for sure, you can never have too many pads.
Just how abrasive is McKee's Fast Compound ?
It's an aggressive compound but it's also incredibly safe. Have no fear in using this compound on your Mustang especially with foam pads and a Porter Cable. When you get it, feel some between your fingers. It will feel like Jergens hand lotion
NOT gritty like old school compounds.
There may be places, especially on edges, where the paint could be a little thin. I don't want to get into the undercoat.
On classic cars like yours or really any car, just use the
"Best Practice" of
not buffing on edges. As long as the paint is not thin there won't be any risk. Keep in mind, anytime a person is working on thin paint they could burn through it just as easy working by hand as working by machine.
Again, Thanks for the information/suggestions.
This forum is all about helping people be successful in their garage.
P.S. Just read the information on the McKee's Fast Compound, so I may just order to be on the safe side.
(orange pad ??? ) or gray or white to start ?
Definitely start with the
ORANGE pad. The grey pad is one sharp and very aggressive foam pad. I only use the grey ThinPro pads when I need aggressive cutting for either deep defects or hard paint.
Remember,
always use the least aggressive product to get the job done as this gets the job done while leaving the most paint on the car. (I have an article on this
)
This is why you always want to start out by
TESTING and when you test, start with the least aggressive products and then check your results. You can always get more aggressive if the products you first test are not aggressive enough.
If you have more questions, post away...
Also, I think we would all like to see a picture of your Mustang...
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