How bad does paint have to be to use an orange pad? Also what products are recommended with this pad? I ask because AutoGeeks web site says to use orange,white and gray for the 3 step swirl removal.

 

http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country-foam-pads.html

 

Its not just the condition the paint is in that you need to factor. Its the type of machine you're using, the polish, and the type of clear coat thats on the car. The general rule is to start with the least aggressive method and move your way up.

 

OK maybe I should ask, who uses orange pads and with what products?

 

Menzerna SIP, that is my go to cutting polish.

 

It needs to be bad like this bad or worse



or like this


yellow lakes were used on both of these paints.


then Green, white, Black and blue for each.

 

Yep and I would start with PB SSR2 maybe even SSR2.5 for something that bad

 

Thanks for reminding me. I keep looking at my truck and kicking myself in the *** for not doing it again yet. Atleast it doesn't look like that anymore.