[1f1fan]

I have some good compounding and finishing combos, but what polish/pad combo do you reach for when you are only doing 1 polishing step? I'm using a makita and need something that will work well during the hot/humid VA summers, has a nice cut and finishes down LSP ready.

	LSP Last Step Product, meaning protection either wax or sealant.

[D&D Auto Detailing]

You mean something that finishes down with no marring or holograms? It all depends on the car. If a customer will only pay for 1 step, then Id probably reach for SIP with a white pad.

[P1et]

I agree with D&D. If I'm being paid for a one-step, it's SIP on an orange pad it the paint needs some decent correction, and PO85RD on white if the paint is OK.

[1f1fan]

Yes, looking for something that has a decent cut, finishes with no marring or holograms and a nice gloss.

For heavy correction I have SIP and pfw (going to add some M105 to the arsenal)

For finishing I have FPII and UF along with some black 3M and LC pads.

I just need something to fit in the middle - until I can work on my sales skills sell full correction!

Thanks for the input guys.

[Asphalt Rocket]

A green CCs pad and SIP are an excellant combo and then finish with your UF and black pad.

[reefer_bob]

If the paint is good, I like the 106FA on white.

A little rougher paint, SIP on Green, or even SIP on white.

I'll save the 085rd for finishing only...

[D&D Auto Detailing]

Id also look into the SIP with German green foam, its different then the green CCS pads.

[J_Edwards]

For me it would REALLY depend on the color and the clearcoat hardness.

I was able to finish down 105 last week to an almost LSP ready finish, but that was with a SS car. I don't know if I would be able to have that same level of success while dealing with other paint types.

At least in those circumstances, the yellow Megs pad along with 105 was an awesome combo. I just used the pyramid technique with my polishing speed and was able to achieve the correction I was looking for without hologramming the surface.

	LSP Last Step Product, meaning protection either wax or sealant.

[D&D Auto Detailing]

Im sure there was still a lot to be had even though you didnt leave holograms?

[DJ_JonnyV]

My favorite 1 step polish combo is Flex 3401 + IP + Orange pad. Like Colt 45, works eveytime...ok, kind of kidding there, but had to get that one-liner in...