Best pads for GG6

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Whipped500

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What pads seem to be the best for GG6? Do any last longer than others before falling apart?

I was just reading about the boss mf pads failing. It seems like from what I was hearing was people either like mf or thin? I have some regular LC flat but wanted to start building up my supply and was wondering what everyone thought was the best pads for the GG6 were so I can stock up on those.

Also, I have regular LC 5" backing plate... Is it real important to get the vented backing plate or is what I have fine?

Not sure if it matters, but I'm just doing a couple of my own cars, not production.

Thanks in advance
 
Whipped500 said:
Also, I have regular LC 5" backing plate... Is it real important to get the vented backing plate or is what I have fine?
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I learned the hard way that the vented backing plate is mandatory with the GG6. I tried using the LC plate and destroyed a handful of pads in one day. The LC pad heats up pretty fast on the GG6.

After I switched to the vented backing plate, no more pad separation.
 
Is it the thin pads that are creating more heat or do they all build the heat equally?
 
All the pads heated up higher on the GG6/LC plate compared to the same pads and backing plate on my PC. Some pads withstood it better than others due to their construction.

After I bought the vented plate the problem went away. The pads heated up a little more than with the PC but not enough to damage them.
 
Personally, I have used the Griot's plate and the Meguiar's plate and the GG plate is the one you should go with. The venting just works! Regarding pads though, I've actually had my BEST results using BOSS MF pads. Never had one fail, cave or detach. I'm not sure why folks are having this issue. I also have the Meguiar's MF pads and I like those as well.

For experiment's sake, I used a Chemical Guys orange hex pad on a customer's hood and it worked EXTREMELY well. That said, don't buy CG pads, get orange pads from Lake Country or some other company with that reputation.
 
With regard to pads I swear by the LC Thin Pro's!
 
For cutting your not going to beat micfofiber. Especially on a 8mm da.

Microfiber maximizes your cutting ability.

Cut with mictofiber finish with foam.

The Lake Country HDO microfiber cutting pads are very durable and run cool, These are my go to pads for cutting.

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Not a pro and have tried a few pads. Some thoughts:

  • LC Flat pads are good for me - cutting on hard paint isn't great but finishing is. I like the 5.5" and dislike the smaller ones
  • LC thin pads are good as well and help to keep it spinning - maybe not as good on ridges and tight curves because of less padding
  • Boss pads have been very good for me
  • I have some 4" Rupes pads which work very well with a 3" plate - the blue cuts very well (use with caution)
  • 3" hex logic pads seem to load up with product too quickly and stop cutting so I generally don't use them
  • Most MF pads seem to work well - you need to brush or blow with air often to keep them cutting
To keep it simple with in terms of what color pad to use when, I really like the Griot's Boss pads. But pretty much any of the ones recommend above will work for you.

I haven't had issues with any pads failing. I check them for heat fairly often, clean them as I go on a towel, and switch pads when they get dirty. The LC 5" plate works - just watch the heat. Like others I prefer the Griot's plate.
 
Vented plate with LC ThinPros or BOSS pads.

ScottH
 
Bringing this back up...
I'm sold on getting a vented gg 5" even though I have a LC 5" already.
Second, my cars don't need a lot of correction at all! I already have a 12 pack variety of LC flat and wanted to build up my supply... would it be best to go the flat route still (12 pack) and have plenty to change out frequently or get the thin (6 pack because of $) and deal with what I have?

Again, there is very little correction needed on these cars... just hazy, no real scratches.
Thanks
 
Just get 6 more for now, thin pads this time to compliment your current stash and see which ones you like.
 
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