in the lake country thinpro line the white (polishing) and orange (light cutting) are usually the most commonly pads used. it would be a good start to get at least 3-6 pads of each to start and later down the line you can purchase more as you can never have enough. if you need something more aggressive you can step up to the grey or microfiber pad. keep in mind it's important to clean the pads (brush) as you work as they will get clogged with spent product...