polishing pad (hexpads) colors - fakes?

[Brit33]

Gone the whole hog.

Got myself a Rupes Bigfoot 21 mk2. A whole set of pads and compounds. Just experimenting now with different pads/compounds on different cars.

Woww all I can say. The bigfoot is awesome. The cheap 8mm polisher had virtually no impact on the scratches compared to the bigfoot. It sliced through them like a hot knife through butter.
All I need now is the Rupes mini!

 

[Trav]

Nice machine, I found I only need two compounds and a hand glaze from 3M to do any job including old school lacquer, enamels and base/clear. Top with carnauba wax and you have a perfect finish.
Over the years I have tried many the boutique compounds/polishes and none of it is better and most cost more money, its just a better mouse trap with a catchy name and label. Don't fall for the many step programs a lot of these products offer. Cut it, polish it, remove the swirls and protect it is all you need then maintain it.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-05973-Rubbing-...uct_top?ie=UTF8

https://www.amazon.com/3M-05996-Machine-...1W9FX0GFN4M65WY

https://www.amazon.com/3M-05990-Hand-Gla...D5552SJMR7RRKGJ

https://www.amazon.com/P21S-12700W-Carnauba-Wax/dp/B002LOP5E4

One of the most underrated waxes IMO, less expensive but it gives a nice shine and seems to last.

https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G7014J-C...nauba+paste+wax