Recent content by Hammered

Just thought I'd check in and let everyone know what I wound up doing. Like chevelless414 above, I made up my own kit following Mike's recommendation above (also used his technique). I bought three each of the orange, white and black pads, but think I could've gotten by with 3 orange, 2 white...

Anyone from AOG want to answer?

Thanks Mike - Of course I would like to see a kit too. Let's see what the man in charge says before I order.

Okay - So I have read and read and read posts on what's best. Most common advice is: LC backing plate kit Hybrid pads Menzerna FG400/SF4000 Question is: Why is there not a kit for this setup if it's so popular? Before I pull the trigger on a big order I want to make sure there isn't a deal...

Thanks guys - I just spent a ton of time reading up on the suggestions. I never knew there was so much to know about polishing. Well it sounds like the menzerna and hybrid pads are the way to go, but I don't see a kit with that combo? Also, what color pads and how many of each do I need?

Dang that's big. In the early 80s I had a CP air buffer which was very lightweight, but hard to control. It either spun too fast or bogged down so I bought an electric. Believe it or not, B&D was the hot ticket then with variable speed both in the dial and the trigger. I bought second one...

I have painted quite a few cars but have always hand finished them after buffing and polishing with a 9" rotary. After spending a ton of time reviewing old posts on this board, I'm still not sure that the Flex 3401 is the best polisher for me, or exactly what pads and number of pads I need to...

Hey everyone, I've been lurking for sometime with intense interest in taking car finishes to the next level. I've painted quite a few cars and have always hand finished them after buffing and polishing with a 9" rotary.