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OKAY! I made what I would consider my final test spot as I now believe I have gotten the technique down pretty well (Still sticking with Megs Ultimate Compound). I put a couple strips of painter's tape down this time so I could see the true black and white difference... I buffed this spot twice...

Ah, I was clearly looking at an outdated autogeek chart lol. In fact, I just looked at a few popular Canadian online stores, and I'm pretty sure they just don't exist here :laughing:

I was confused because I looked up the LC pad colour chart and saw a pink-coloured (It's actually red) pad at the bottom of the list, just above their softest gold "jewelling" pad. It states it has no cut. I don't see them having a pink pad, though. Must be a different company!

Not sure why I said 'pea-sized' - mine were definitely dime-sized! I think you misunderstood - I meant I completed 4 section CYCLES; where I would stop, wipe and inspect after each cycle. I completed 4 section passes for each cycle (Two horizontal, two vertical passes). Am I using the terms...

For some reason I cannot edit the posts I made on mobile... Anyways, my quote above was referring to SabbyNJ's post:

I am in agreement with you here. Just disappointed I couldn't get rid of some more! Yeah I didn't use DS until the 3rd and 4th go at it (are these called section cycles?), as the pad was starting to dust. I have more pads coming in the mail so I will be switching them out. I will take a look...

No I did not really consider purchasing one as black Mazda paint is known to be super soft with the clear coat exceptionally thin. I believe I've heard of readings in the 50s-80s (mm?) whereas average I've read is around 100-120.

What, you mean their Beauty Bar system doesn't effectively remove contaminates and grime on my car's paint?! Shoot, I knew I must have misunderstood that tutorial! :laughing:

Didn't even notice there was a 2nd page! Haha I will have to have a read after work tonight. Then onto the rest of the hood!

Thank you so much for the schooling, Mr. Phillips! I had a feeling these were deeper scratches that may very well be unsafe (or unwise at the very least) to remove, especially on a 2011 stock mazda 3... ;D Very much appreciate your help. I will continue with the polishing as I have so far...

Sorry meant to say white polishing pad! I didnt even purchase a black finishing pad as I plan on applying wax by hand.