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Foam pads are far better, since they don't leave all of those nasty buff marks. I use "waffle pads" which have a bumpy surface. They also won't burn through edges nearly as easy. I use a variable speed air buffer, and a medium speed.


I'll give you my system for comparison. This is used with R-M Diamont Clear, and I just used the same system with PPG Concept. I don't particularly like to sand and buff, and this will "make it happen" as quickly as possible......unless you enjoy sanding. :-)

Sand out any runs or sags with 600 and a hard block or paint stick, then block the whole car with 1200 Meguiars W/D paper on a semi stiff sanding pad, until all orange peel is gone.

buff with a stiff foam pad (white) and 3M 06031 compound. Usually one thorough buffing will remove all sand scratches.

Wash car.

Polish with 3M 05973 finishing compound and a soft foam pad (gray).

Wash and towel dry.


Speaking of all of this, I need shut this thing off, and go finish buffing out this '65 Mustang fastback.