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Title: Which Pad ?
Post by: Bigmoss on June 05, 2017, 05:06:51 PM

I bought a Porter 7424 about four years ago and never even took it out of the box. I want to use it on the weekend to wax my RV with Meguires Premium Marine wax and wondered which pad I should be using ! I. Ant remember off hand what colors I bought but I know I have a few of them. Not looking to cut or anything just apply the wax and buff with a mf towel after.

Title: Re: Which Pad ?
Post by: Blown F-150 on June 05, 2017, 05:11:38 PM

Let us know what colors/brand pads you have and we can recommend.

Depending on brand, the colors mean different levels of cut.

Title: Re: Which Pad ?
Post by: Too Stroked on June 05, 2017, 05:49:30 PM

You're going to want to use the softest pad for wax application with no correction.

Title: Re: Which Pad ?
Post by: Bigmoss on June 06, 2017, 09:57:55 AM

I will have to look at them when I get back to the cottage, is it really worth using the 7424 for wax or would I just be better off by hand ? Its a 30 foot 5TH Wheel Trailer.

Title: Re: Which Pad ?
Post by: Blown F-150 on June 06, 2017, 11:44:55 AM

I would be using the 7424. I like waxing a vehicle by hand, but anything larger like a boat/RV and I would be breaking out the machinery.

Title: Re: Which Pad ?
Post by: gipraw on June 06, 2017, 12:34:56 PM

If they are Meguiar's pads, then the tan or black pad would be fine. 

Definitely use the PC.  set your speed to 4 and you can cover a lot of ground quickly.  Properly prime the pad, then go along the paint in the direction that the wind flows across the panel. 

Title: Re: Which Pad ?
Post by: Bigmoss on June 09, 2017, 07:43:42 AM

I just checked and my pads are from Autogeek

I have Blue Foam Final Finish
Black Foam Finishing
White Foam Polishing

Which one should I use ?

Title: Re: Which Pad ?
Post by: gipraw on June 09, 2017, 01:08:08 PM

Blue is best for applying wax, but the black would work as well. 

Title: Re: Which Pad ?
Post by: Blown F-150 on June 10, 2017, 12:44:47 AM

Doug's got ya covered!

Title: Re: Which Pad ?
Post by: Too Stroked on June 10, 2017, 06:48:44 PM

I think we've all been replying assuming the OP is applying a pure wax - with no cleaners or polish. If you're using an AIO (all in one) product, you will want to use a more aggressive pad.

Title: Re: Which Pad ?
Post by: sscully on June 14, 2017, 07:51:34 PM

Quote from: Too Stroked on June 10, 2017, 06:48:44 PM

I think we've all been replying assuming the OP is applying a pure wax - with no cleaners or polish. If you're using an AIO (all in one) product, you will want to use a more aggressive pad.

I took the OP to mean he was using M63 and not M61.

I guess it is best to ask, instead of assume... So good point well taken  :clap:

Title: Re: Which Pad ?
Post by: Blown F-150 on June 14, 2017, 11:38:47 PM

Quote from: Too Stroked on June 10, 2017, 06:48:44 PM

I think we've all been replying assuming the OP is applying a pure wax - with no cleaners or polish. If you're using an AIO (all in one) product, you will want to use a more aggressive pad.

Great point Tom!