WG Total Swirl Remover vs Uber Compound

Chito said:
I had a "cheap" rotary which I used for about 2 years until I decided to go for the Flex. I don't live in the USA and only flex has a 230 volt model. I also got the 4 3/8 backing plate for the Flex. I haven't had the time to try it out due to my very busy schedule, but I'm very excited to try it out. I have purchased so much stuff from AG over the months but have yet to try them out. I am sure all will turn out OK as AG does not carry lousy products. This is truly an addiction.

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The 4 3/8" backing plate fits 5.5" pads and 6" pad and that's a good thing. But keep in mind, there's a LOT of talk about using THIN pads on tools like the Porter Cable, Meguiar's G110v2 and Griot's polisher as these tools are NOT direct drive.

That's not a benefit to a direct drive, gear driven tool.

So look at thick pad for this backing plate. The Meguiar's line has some small diameter but thick pads. (Too thick for the PC style tools in my opinion), but they work well on the Flex 3401


I wrote this article a few years ago and most of these pads are still availbe except the thick 5.5" Hydro-Tech. Take a look at the thicker pads in this article.




5 1/2 inch and 6 inch Buffing Pads on Autogeek's Online Store


Lake Country

5.5" Flat Pads
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The outer edge of the face of these pads is tapered so they are actually a little under 5" in diameter
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Approximately 7/8" thick
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5.5" CCS Pads
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5.5" CCS Pad is right at 5.5" in diameter
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Approximately 7/8" thick
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5.5" Hydro-Tech Pads
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5.5" Hydro-Tech pads are right at 5.5" in diameter
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Approximately 1 1/4" thick
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6" Kompressor Pads
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The outer edge of the face of these pads is tapered so they are actually a little under 6" in diameter
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Approximately 1 1/4" thick
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6" Griot's Garage
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6" Griot's Garage Pads are approximately 6 1/4" in diameter
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Approximately 1" thick
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6.5" Cobra Cross Groove Flex Pad
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6.5" Cobra pads are tapered around the outer perimeter and measure approximately 6 1/4" in diameter
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Approximately 1 1/4" thick
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6.5" Meguiar's Pads
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6.5" Meguiar's pads are slightly tapered around the outer perimeter and measure approximately 6 1/4" in diameter
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Approximately 1 1/8" thick
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5.5" Surbuf MicroFinger Pads
(For correction work only, must be followed with a foam pad for finishing)

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Right on 5 1/2" in diameter
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Approximately 3/4" thick
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Products shown

Buffing Pads
5.5" Flat Pads
5.5" CCS Pads
5.5" Hydro-Tech Pads
6" Kompressor Pads
6" Griot's Garage
6.5" Cobra Cross Groove Flex Pad
6.5" Meguiar's Pads
5.5" Surbuf MicroFinger Pads


Master Link to all buffing pads



Hope that helps and share our forum with your car buddies...


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Also a thicker pad will help absorb the forced rotation characteristics of the machine will a thinner pad will allow more of the rotation to be felt.
 
FivePoint.0 said:
Uber Compound has more cut than TSR and finishes better.
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I'd say they both finish down GREAT!

For some people on some cars a person could go straight to wax after either one of them.

But beauty is in the eye of the beholder and for most hardcore detailing enthusiasts there's always a little shine left on the table that can be captured by following with a less aggressive product, pad and touch/technique.



:)
 
Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
I'd say they both finish down GREAT!

For some people on some cars a person could go straight to wax after either one of them.

But beauty is in the eye of the beholder and for most hardcore detailing enthusiasts there's always a little shine left on the table that can be captured by following with a less aggressive product, pad and touch/technique.



:)
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Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
I'd say they both finish down GREAT!

For some people on some cars a person could go straight to wax after either one of them.

But beauty is in the eye of the beholder and for most hardcore detailing enthusiasts there's always a little shine left on the table that can be captured by following with a less aggressive product, pad and touch/technique.



:)
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I have found that sometimes we can use a compound like WGUC or M105 as a polish by changing pads to a much less aggressive pad....

Like when we don't need all that error correction, but still do need some that would be too much for a normal polish to handle. But don't want to use an aggressive pad because it's not needed.....

I think some would be surprised how well they can finish out depending... :buffing:
 
You and I are fishing in the same pond so to speak:dblthumb2:



jankerson said:
I have found that sometimes we can use a compound like WGUC or M105 as a polish by changing pads to a much less aggressive pad....

Like when we don't need all that error correction, but still do need some that would be too much for a normal polish to handle. But don't want to use an aggressive pad because it's not needed.....

I think some would be surprised how well they can finish out depending... :buffing:
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HateSwirls said:
You and I are fishing in the same pond so to speak:dblthumb2:
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Yeah, I think so. :D :dblthumb2:

Some would be surprised what can be done with a light polishing pad or a finishing pad..... :xyxthumbs:
 
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