New GG6 ( sealant pads?)

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Just ordered a GG6. Never used a DA before and will just be using it to apply sealants. Been reading a lot on here but I'm still not sure what pads to order. Do I want 6 1/2 or 7 inch pads? Which pad brand is the most durable? If it matters, I'll either be applying Zaino Z-2 or Duragloss 105/601 to a few vehicles.
 
You will want 5.5" X .78" pads. The machine will be able to spin them better and the fit modern car panels better. I like either Lake Country flat pads or LC Hydrotechs.
 
 
If you're sticking with the stock backing plate, you want 6.5" pads.

If you want to buy a 5" backing plate, then you can go with 5.5" pads.

The 6.5" pads tend to be thicker, and are (obviously) bigger. It's mostly just a tradeoff of how much space you work at a time, and price (the 5.5" pads will be cheaper). There are also some minor difference factors such as heat transfer properties and being able to "feel" the pad through the polisher.
 
When I ordered my GG6 I ordered 5" BP as well. I got the LC 5.5" blue flat for DG 111 application.
 
Just my .02, but I've been using the GG and 6.5 pads no problem. I'm just a weekend warrior, but I've done paint correction, polishing, etc, all with 6.5 pads. You might want to try them first before investing in the separate backing plate and separate pads. Good luck!
 
lokerola said:
Just my .02, but I've been using the GG and 6.5 pads no problem. I'm just a weekend warrior, but I've done paint correction, polishing, etc, all with 6.5 pads. You might want to try them first before investing in the separate backing plate and separate pads. Good luck!
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BUT--on the first six pack of 5.5" pads you save enough $$$ to buy a 5" backing plate so every time you buy pads in the future you save $$$$ as well as get the benifits of using 5.5" pads. Doesn't it make sense to make the jump now before investing in a ton of 6.6" pads??
 
ski2 said:
BUT--on the first six pack of 5.5" pads you save enough $$$ to buy a 5" backing plate so every time you buy pads in the future you save $$$$ as well as get the benifits of using 5.5" pads.
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The payback of using 5.5's over the 6.5" kit is there, sure.

ski2 said:
Doesn't it make sense to make the jump now before investing in a ton of 6.6" pads??
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Depending on the job(s). If the polsher has enough grunt to be effective with 6.5's, and say you're buffing out large or flat(ish) panels like on an SUV or econobox, it makes sense to have the larger pads to efficiently cover the vehicle.

there's a time and place for both. I use 6.5's on my Escape and Corolla with GG6 no problem. $0.02
 
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