Reddit reviews Chemical Guys BUF_HEX_Kits_8P Hex-Logic Buffing Pad Kit (5.5 Inch) (8 Items)

The actual tool I used was Porter Cable's DA Polisher


With that I did:

• Simple microfiber mitt wash
  
• Microfiber towel dry
  
• Full body clay bar using this kit
  
  
• All-in-one wax & polish with this, applying with these.
  
  If you go this route, you'll also need a [hook&loop attachment]
  (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQVF8J0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) for the polisher. I did a lot of research before landing on what would get me good results with very minimal time. I did the whole thing in about 4 hours, after not having done anything but a normal wash for 3.5 years. about 9 months later, I'm ready for (need) another detailing.

I'm also a newb, but I bought the CG pad pack and there are a couple specifically for spreading and not cutting.

https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-BUF-HEX-KITS-8P-Hex-Logic-Buffing/dp/B00BTGDR9A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1491425510&sr=8-2&keywords=chemicals+guys+hex+pads

Hardbor freight DA polisher with a coupon along with this backing plate and this bundle of pads. Along with M105 & M205 & a good wax.

I don't know about the megs buffer and backing plate but I feel everyone should have a 5" plate in their arsenal.

I found this deal in the hex logic pads..

Chemical Guys BUF_HEX_KITS_8P Hex-Logic Buffing Pad Kit (5.5 Inch) (8 Items) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BTGDR9A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LsCOyb6KEPQBV

It serves my needs well.

Do you think it'd be worth the extra $5 or so to get the line of Chemical Guys Hexlogic pads seen here? Do you know how these pads compare in terms of quality and longevity?

i handwaxed with collinite 845 for the first time last weekend and im wondering if i let it dry properly. belows says

• After waxing the entire car, I let it dry to a haze for about 40 minutes. As the temperature and humidity vary from location to location, you can simply practice the swipe test. If you're not familiar with the swipe test, it's when you swipe your finger across the panel to reveal either shiny paint, or a streaky finish. If the wax streaks where you swiped your finger, the wax has not dried completely yet. When the wax swipes clean, meaning the area of wax removed with your finger is clean and shiny, the wax has fully dried to a haze and is ready to be removed with a soft microfiber towel.
  
  when i swipe my finger across the paint i see a finger print. Did i not spend enough time buffing out the wax? I hand buffed till I could no longer see haze. (car looks great regardless btw, but i didnt get that mirror finish i was hoping for. I had just assumed it was bc i didnt compound/polish)
  
  
  another question i have is, i plan on doing a full color correction in a couple weeks, is 1 pad enough for the entire car? another website said i should have at least 3 compounding pads and 3 polishing pads for the DA.
  
  one more edit, is this a good deal for pads? https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-BUF_HEX_KITS_8P-Hex-Logic-Buffing/dp/B00BTGDR9A/ref=pd_sbs_263_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41FHcFmWnyL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=6V1WEB4FCNTK930TJE46

This polisher? I remember reading some time ago that there was some mod people were doing with this one and the power switch or something and that the newer model wasn't able to do this?

Also, because it has variable speed - what is a good speed to work with?

I found this and this. Any input on these?