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So, with my G15 being delivered today and having heavily invested in a non-griot's pad line, I wanted to start a thread to discuss what non-griot's pads work well on these machines.

Currently I've got a Meguiar's MT300 which came with 6.5" CCS pads. Truthfully, anything but the blue and black for sealant/wax/glazing are a joke on that machine. I then bought a couple LC Flat pads (5.5") and they worked better but still not terribly impressive. Fast forward to trying the ThinPros, and my god what a difference that made on that slightly underpowered machine. I would strongly recommend anyone with the GG6 give the thinner pads a try, it'll take that machine to a whole other level.

Then I bought a GG3 which came with the 3.5" BOSS pads. That worked well, but I also bought a 6pk of thinpros to try on it, and I can say for sure that the GG3 with thinpros at speed 5-6 impressed the hell out of me removing etched water spots from Mercedes black paint.

Now, I've got my G15 being delivered today. I'm thinking the thinpros will be the way to go, but the HDO pads seem like they'd be a good option as well despite the higher cost. I like the B&S offerings but they're costly, same with the GG BOSS Pads at $11+ per pad, when I can get ThinPros at AGO for $8.99 or on sale like the other day at $6.95, less if you buy the 6pk.


So for those with either a G15 or 21, which non-griot's pads have you used? Good, bad, and ugly welcome!
 
Uro-Tec pad is great but once you can get familiar with Low Pro, it would deliver you to next level of cutting power.
 
When i first started i used CCS pads. And I still to this day use them on my g21 and g15. No problems, inexpensive and they are a work horse type pad imo.
 
Legacykid said:
When i first started i used CCS pads. And I still to this day use them on my g21 and g15. No problems, inexpensive and they are a work horse type pad imo.
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I still use ccs for spreading waxes and glazes, and applying m37 360 on larger vehicles. But I'm normally using 5.5" pads for scratch fixes and or correction, so thinner is better.


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jcat9 said:
I still use ccs for spreading waxes and glazes, and applying m37 360 on larger vehicles. But I'm normally using 5.5" pads for scratch fixes and or correction, so thinner is better.


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I find that a slightly thicker pad makes using a long throw a little easier esp. on curved panels. I only use 5.5in as well. Just my thoughts. The only thin pads I use regularly are MF, or Boss finishing pads. Which are softer foam overall.
 
I'll have to see how she acts with the thinpros. I also have LC flat pads that I can try that are a bit thicker.


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jcat9 said:
any comparison between lowpros and thinpros?
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I find Thin Pro to be too thin and having problem when you try to get to tight area, while low pro eventhough the foam also thin but the design that increasing backing allow you to get more angles to get into conclaves and tight area. I found Low Pro green to providing more cut and finishing much more beautiful than Thin Pro.
 
B&S Low Pro are the best pads I have used especially the maroon one. I use those and the BOSS pads on G15 /G21.
 
The Boss pads are pretty nice, they identical to the Low-Pro’s apart from the stiff foam interface. The Uro-Tec’s are very smooth operating and can get most work done but if its all out cut you require the ThinPro or Low-Pro’s are at the top of their game. On flat surfaces the ThinPros have the edge and on curves the Low-Pro’s do. As for the new HDO’s, I only have experience with the blue, cut and finish is pretty much onpar a normal orange pad. Something that has worked surprisingly well on my Boss 21 and Rupes MKII’s are the BnS Flat 5.5” pads, and I mean REALLY well.
 
jcat9 said:
So, with my G15 being delivered today and having heavily invested in a non-griot's pad line, I wanted to start a thread to discuss what non-griot's pads work well on these machines.

Currently I've got a Meguiar's MT300 which came with 6.5" CCS pads. Truthfully, anything but the blue and black for sealant/wax/glazing are a joke on that machine. I then bought a couple LC Flat pads (5.5") and they worked better but still not terribly impressive. Fast forward to trying the ThinPros, and my god what a difference that made on that slightly underpowered machine. I would strongly recommend anyone with the GG6 give the thinner pads a try, it'll take that machine to a whole other level.

Then I bought a GG3 which came with the 3.5" BOSS pads. That worked well, but I also bought a 6pk of thinpros to try on it, and I can say for sure that the GG3 with thinpros at speed 5-6 impressed the hell out of me removing etched water spots from Mercedes black paint.

Now, I've got my G15 being delivered today. I'm thinking the thinpros will be the way to go, but the HDO pads seem like they'd be a good option as well despite the higher cost. I like the B&S offerings but they're costly, same with the GG BOSS Pads at $11+ per pad, when I can get ThinPros at AGO for $8.99 or on sale like the other day at $6.95, less if you buy the 6pk.


So for those with either a G15 or 21, which non-griot's pads have you used? Good, bad, and ugly welcome!
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Why don't you like the griots? Lake country HDO's are good
 
Legacykid said:
I find that a slightly thicker pad makes using a long throw a little easier esp. on curved panels. I only use 5.5in as well. Just my thoughts. The only thin pads I use regularly are MF, or Boss finishing pads. Which are softer foam overall.
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Having a thicker pad 100% makes the long throws spin better. That's why griots has the inner flex pad. The HDO's are the same as the griots thin pads with the inner flex on
 
I had thought about using rupes pads too but wasn't really interested in also using their liquids. That and their pads are a bit more costly I think, though I haven't priced them recently.

I only have experience with the 3" boss pads but again, I don't plan on using the boss liquids and it seems that's where they really shine, so I haven't really been sold totally on investing in that line.

It seems like a thicker pad and the inner flex wouldn't help it spin better, just flex around curves, no?


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Fightnews, HDO foam pad cutting ability is very low, it’s just on par with orange or yellow CCS pad at most (which both have less or equal to URO-Tec Maroon at most). Their HDO microfiber cutting is great though. But if you want a foam cutting pad, you will never disappoint with BnS Uro-tec or Low Pro.
 
jcat9 said:
I had thought about using rupes pads too but wasn't really interested in also using their liquids. That and their pads are a bit more costly I think, though I haven't priced them recently.

I only have experience with the 3" boss pads but again, I don't plan on using the boss liquids and it seems that's where they really shine, so I haven't really been sold totally on investing in that line.

It seems like a thicker pad and the inner flex wouldn't help it spin better, just flex around curves, no?


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Jcat9, if you are interested in using Rupes pad but not thier liquid, you can go all the way with BnS URO-TEC line, it’s even better on durability and versatility with every brand of compound and Polish.
 
Valky said:
Jcat9, if you are interested in using Rupes pad but not thier liquid, you can go all the way with BnS URO-TEC line, it’s even better on durability and versatility with every brand of compound and Polish.
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Do they offer a significant benefit over say LC thinpros or flat pads or even the boss pads? At least on AG they're more money than the others.


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I have been really liking all the Rupes foam pads on my G21. So much so that I just got a big order in the other day. Rupes green and yellow are awesome pads along with the white. The blue is good but can create a mess.
 
Justin at Final Inspection said:
I have been really liking all the Rupes foam pads on my G21. So much so that I just got a big order in the other day. Rupes green and yellow are awesome pads along with the white. The blue is good but can create a mess.
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Which polishes and compounds are you using with them?

Currently I'm getting very into the jescar products, and mckees 360, though I may pick up some menz 3-1 and hd speed to try for comparison sake. I just want to make sure I'm taking full advantage of these kinds of products by using the most effective pad system I can.


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