Pads for Griots 6" Da

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Morning all,

I am setting up my grandson with a Griots 6# polisher and wanted some advice on what pads to get for him. This is his first polisher and wanted to start him out right.

Thanks !!!!
 
Hey Ken,

On my GG6 with a 5" backing plate, I like the Buff and Shine Uro Cell pads. It's a simple and effective lineup consisting of a Blue heavy cut pad, an Orange polishing (do it all) pad and a Red waxing pad.

6 inch Buff and Shine Uro-Cell Pads
 
Good Morning Ken-

Can't go wrong with Waxmaster's recommendation. I just bought some for my long-throw but haven't had time to road test them yet.

On my GG6 I've had good luck with:
- GG 5" vented backing plate
- LC ThinPro 5.5". Orange, White and Black would be more than adequate. These pads rotate well on the GG6 and are very durable. Reasonably cost effective as well
- MF pads for heavy cutting. A lot has changed with these but I have used Megs MF cutting with good results ( works great with D300 ) and for really heavy duty cut, LC Thin Purple Foamed Wool Pad. The thin purple ones are best for DA as they spin better. If he's inexperienced you may want to hold off on these at first as they have some serious cutting power.

Hope you have fun setting your grandson up with his starter kit.
 
Wknd Dtlr said:
Good Morning Ken-

Can't go wrong with Waxmaster's recommendation. I just bought some for my long-throw but haven't had time to road test them yet.

On my GG6 I've had good luck with:
- GG 5" vented backing plate
- LC ThinPro 5.5". Orange, White and Black would be more than adequate. These pads rotate well on the GG6 and are very durable. Reasonably cost effective as well
- MF pads for heavy cutting. A lot has changed with these but I have used Megs MF cutting with good results ( works great with D300 ) and for really heavy duty cut, LC Thin Purple Foamed Wool Pad. The thin purple ones are best for DA as they spin better. If he's inexperienced you may want to hold off on these at first as they have some serious cutting power.

Hope you have fun setting your grandson up with his starter kit.
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Thanks Ted,

He`s a beginner , he just bought his first car and wants to make it look good... I have enough waxes, soaps, cleaners, etc for him:)
 
I would highly recommend a 5" backing plate with 5.5" lake country thinpro pads for any light to moderate correction, and either Meg's or LC low profile mf discs for heavier work.

For product spreading, a 6" backing plate and CCS blue/black/red/gold pads are the way to go.
 
mrken1 said:
Morning all,

I am setting up my grandson with a Griots 6# polisher and wanted some advice on what pads to get for him. This is his first polisher and wanted to start him out right.

Thanks !!!!
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What a great way to get him started. A quality tool and some quality pads to go with it.

Here's a recent article I wrote that has a TON of useful information in it and links to even more info that your grandson will need to built an intellectual foundation for machine polishing.


Here's what you need to get into machine polishing - Recommendations for a beginner by Mike Phillips


I also list pads and backing plates in the thread with the links that go to the store.


Besides the B&S Uro-Cell foam pads (closed cell), there are the B&S Uro-Tech pads (open cell) and for beginners, the maroon, yellow and white Uro-Tec pads


6 Inch Buff & Shine Uro-Tec Foam Pads


And I'd say the Lake Country 5.5" flat pads are about as easy to learn how to use as any...

Lake Country 5.5" Flat pads



:)
 
I also use a Griots 6” DA as my first polisher.

I would recommend Buff and Shine pads with a 5” backing plate. They are very cost effective, seem to last, and work well. You can do “choose 6” packages for 35$. I find myself using a lot of orange and white pads for all in ones and polishes, and an occasional yellow for heavy cutting, and red for applying waxes/sealants.


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+1 on ThinPro pads with the 5.5" vented backing plate. They make a great combo.
 
I even throw on the rupes pads sometimes, really like it with the boss pads


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I even throw on the rupes pads sometimes, really like it with the boss pads


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I'm enjoying the Griots BOSS pads, but they do seem to wear a bit quicker than the LC CCS I was using previously. I like the results better though, so. 6 of one, half a dozen of the other.

Are the BOSS pads made by B&S? The Uro-Tec look quite similar.
 
I started with the GG6 (2nd gen) 8 years ago using B&S 5.5" Flat Pads--never had a pad separate from the Velcro, never had a pad collapse in the center--very durable. The GG6 has plenty of power to move the standard flat pads, the recessed Velcro adds a little protection when polishing near protruding objects and the little thicker pad (7/8") is a little more forgiving for the beginner.

Buff and Shine 5.5 Inch Flat Foam Pads

Just make sure you get enough pads: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/88109-how-many-pads-do-i-need-buff-out-my-car.html
 
Big THANKS !!!! on info...

You can always count on people here at AG for help and advice..

My daughter hopes he doesn`t turn into his Pap and his OCD with polishers and supplies :)
 
I also just bought a new GG6, along with a Lake Country 5" backing plate and a few LC pads to go with it...but in reading these posts I feel like I should have purchased the GG 5" vented plate instead. Will I regret having the LC 5" plate? Should I step up to the GG vented plate? Now looking at adding a few more of either the LC Thin Pro pads or the Buff and Shine pads.
 
luvmyrv said:
I also just bought a new GG6, along with a Lake Country 5" backing plate and a few LC pads to go with it...but in reading these posts I feel like I should have purchased the GG 5" vented plate instead. Will I regret having the LC 5" plate? Should I step up to the GG vented plate? Now looking at adding a few more of either the LC Thin Pro pads or the Buff and Shine pads.
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You’ll be fine with the LC plate. The 8mm DAs don’t generate enough heat to warrant a vented plate.

Highly recommend thinpros. Economical and they just work, especially profound effect on the short throw polishers.


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luvmyrv said:
...but in reading these posts I feel like I should have purchased the GG 5" vented plate instead. Will I regret having the LC 5" plate? Should I step up to the GG vented plate?
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I started off with that same normL LC 5" backing plate & pads and I've never even come close to blowing up a pad.

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[the only exception was a 3" foam cutting pad I blew up trying to buff out an impossible headlight]

Just make sure not to become 1 of those guys who's polishing cycles seem to last about 5 straight minutes and you should be just fine.
 
I usually recommend green, blue, and red Buff and Shine Grip Pads, with some of their orange microfiber cutting pads to use if the green is sluggish to remove defects. Get the Buff and Shine plate to go with them. I like at least four microfiber, green, and blue pads, and two red.

Those pads with Megs Ultimate line are a great place to start.
 
"Besides the B&S Uro-Cell foam pads (closed cell), there are the B&S Uro-Tech pads (open cell) and for beginners, the maroon, yellow and white Uro-Tec pads"

What is the difference and why should we use one verses the other. I primarily use Speed for most of my corrections, which should I be using?
 
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