I have the harbor freight dual action polisher and I am ready to take the dip on swirl correction.

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I have been seeing the DMCKIT6 by Meguiars. I know the polisher is not the best but it is what I could get. This is my first polisher. Is the Meguiars any good or do you recommend something else? It is not factory paint.
 
I plan to change out the lube once I get the parts back from my friends machine shop that balanced everything. I will let you know the results. I plan on switching the case as well. I plan on getting a GG in the future but right now I cannot go with it due to the fact that I am paying two houses at the moment since I moved from New Orleans to Houston.
 
thanks a lot! How should I get the meguiars kit or go with that 5.5 and pad combo? Then what products?
 
As far as waxes go, I currently have Great white and Meguiars professional glaze sealant.
 
what are you working on? i wouldn't purchase that as my first set of pads because they are microfiber (cutting) which are typically used for more severe defects (start with least aggressive approach and work up as needed), and also that's a 6" kit and with a traditional PC-style DA you want to use smaller 5.5" pads along with a 5" DA backing plate to help maximize pad rotation and utilize the tool to it's fullest capabilities..
 
Correct, don't get 6" pads. Get a 5" backing plate + 5-5.5" pads. The Meguiars Thin Foam Pads [cutting, polishing,finishing] will get you through most tasks. 2 of each or better yet a 12pk. but only get 2 black pads if you buy a 12pk. because that's all you'll need.

As far as compounds you could survive by using Meguiars Ultimate Compound and Ultimate Polish.

I have that same polisher and to be honest I wouldn't even waste my time changing out the grease or changing anything about it unless you have time to kill or just get super OCD about things... It's a good polisher straight out the box. The changing of the backing plate to a proper 5" backing plate [Meguiars or Lake Country] will make worlds more difference than all the mods combined could ever do.

If you have this the next upgrade is to a Griots 15mm. not the GG6 as you'll basically be getting the same type of machine.
 
androdz said:
It is not factory paint.
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If that's the case, then it's best advised you steer clear of using the Meguiars DMCKIT as it's generally known to haze up on non factory paint.
Start with foam pads.
 
Go for it. I Get good results with mine. Be sure to mark the backing plate to detect pad rotation.
 
They also have the 5"" kit. Which pads, backing and products should I get then?
 
Is there any benefit on going on 6.5 vs 5.5? I am really new to this. Sorry
 
I got a question the Lake county foams come in two versions. one is 10$ more expensive is the difference notable?
 
androdz said:
Is there any benefit on going on 6.5 vs 5.5? I am really new to this. Sorry
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Yes, there is a difference. Going with the 5 inch backing plate and the 5.5 inch pads will allow the polisher to work much more effectively. I run the HF polisher and when I dumped the cheap HF pad and moved down in size to the smaller backing plate/pads, I noticed a considerable improvement in performance. If you read some of Mike Phillips articles here on polishing, he discusses this very topic.

androdz said:
I got a question the Lake county foams come in two versions. one is 10$ more expensive is the difference notable?
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I'm not sure which pads you are talking about in particular. Since you are just now getting started, take a look at the Lake Country Flat Pads. You can get them in a multi-pack a little cheaper than individually which will allow you to get a few of each color depending on the work to be performed.

Depending on your budget I would highly recommend the LC Thin Pro pads. I tried out a few recently and liked them much better than the Flat Pads I've used for years.
 
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