Ccs hand pads or polishin pal pads?

[lucky417]

I already have the polishin pal and need more pads. Here are the pads for the polishin pal
Lake Country Beveled Edge 3.5 Inch Pad Pack
but then came across these
CCS Euro Foam Hand Polish Applicators - Hand polish, hand detail, foam applicators, CCS foam pads, polishing pad

i was curious as to if the ccs foam hand applicators would be better than the polishin pal ones. like i said i already have the polishin pal and it works fine but those last pads look more like a machine pad and did know if they were more effective. i will be using to apply BF gloss enhancing polish then BF paint protection

 

[erichaley]

For the products you mention, the pads you have will be perfectly fine.

 

[conthedon]

I already have the polishin pal and need more pads. Here are the pads for the polishin pal
Lake Country Beveled Edge 3.5 Inch Pad Pack
but then came across these
CCS Euro Foam Hand Polish Applicators - Hand polish, hand detail, foam applicators, CCS foam pads, polishing pad

i was curious as to if the ccs foam hand applicators would be better than the polishin pal ones. like i said i already have the polishin pal and it works fine but those last pads look more like a machine pad and did know if they were more effective. i will be using to apply BF gloss enhancing polish then BF paint protection

The product you mentioned is pretty much a glaze with no real correction and then a paint sealant. Aside from the CCS foam having more area to work with 6", therefore it can reduce your time and possibly product use (due to the cell pockets), there probably isnt any noticeable benefit because of the products youre using. Personally, with great all-in-one products on the market, I wouldn't use the "BF gloss enhancing polish" if it's your daily driver. With the Euro pads, if you were wanting to use a product with any type of correction, like an All-in-One (I use Poli-Seal which does an exceptional job at cleaning paint). I would recommend the Euro Foams for the cutting ability (although I'm not sure if they are the same foam as on the 3.5 pads you linked), in any event you have those benefits mentioned previously and an option of an orange pad for heavier cut. I use them, mainly the white and orange pads, since I use a poly foam yellow applicator for applying my paint sealant, but they are great to work with.

 

[erichaley]

Although it does hide minor swirls and water spots, and despite the fact that AG advertises it as a "polish and glaze in one", I think "paint cleaner" is a more accurate term for what it is/does.

If you're polishing with Menzerna, BF, or Wolfgang polishes/compounds, then yes, you do not need to use GEP.

If you're doing an IPA or Menzerna Top Inspection wipe down, you also do not need to use GEP.

If you already have wax or sealant on your car, or you are using other polishes/compounds, then you should use GEP as it will help BFWD stick to the surface.