wannafbody
wannafbody
Are they the first choice for anyone? I haven't used mine yet but I think they have a lot of potential uses-tight areas and corrective work.
Anyone use 4 inch pads exclusively?
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i LOVE them. Best pad I've bought to use with the PC. Its speeds up everything and you can get some major correction with orange pads. I haven't even had to step up to a yellow pad for scratches, etc. Its a cheap alternative to stepping up to a rotary/flex for correction. Until I can afford one of those, this is a great alternative. The pads cut everything in aleast half the time for correction.
Accumulator
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wannafbody said:
IF you mean *by PC*, and for correction, then yeah, that's me! I only use larger pads on the PC for applying nonabrasive products. Well, except for on the JXS, what with its weird panel contours and soft lacquer.
wannafbody
wannafbody
I was referring to PC use but I'm itching to try them on my rotary as well.
Accumulator
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wannafbody said:
I just can't seem to get decent correction by PC with the larger pads, but the 4" ones are so aggressive I have to be a little careful (I *killed* the clear on the MPV in one spot with just 3M 05933 and a Cyclo polishing pad!).
I really like 'em for spot-repairs via rotary. On the Audis it's the hands-down best way to do RIDS, just *so* much quicker than the PC. But with 4" pads I've done some pretty surprising correction on the Audis via PC too, just took a while.
imported_Detailing Technology
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no, I use them with a rotary in specific conditions only. I like them in tight areas, rocker panels, or panels with many creases.
To me a 6" was a tiny pad and a step up, I was using 8" pads since I was 16.
To me a 6" was a tiny pad and a step up, I was using 8" pads since I was 16.
imported_DetailDan
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Right now I like 4" pads no matter what the machine is for correction, then 5.5" CCS blue for finishing.
Radicalrev
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so the smaller the pad, the more cutting power it has?
Radicalrev said:
You got it!! Since the 4" pad is smaller in diameter, it has less surface friction than a 5.5 or 6.5 pad...right? The 4" pad spins much faster, creating more heat, so its cuts the clear coat much faster...with a PC/UDM, 4" pads are amazing for correction, on a rotary, a 5.5 pad does wonders...thats just from my experience and I'm sure others will agree...4" pads are must have in your aresenal!
imported_Blake
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I know AutoGeek has the pads and plates. Do you need a different Counterbalance for your PC?
Accumulator
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Blake said:
No. I use the 6" counterweight and it works fine. Note that even a 4" pad (let alone one that's wet with product) weights a lot more than a single sheet of sandpaper, and that's what the counterweights were originally matched to.
twista616 said:
Yep. The bigest difference IMO/IME is that you can apply more pressure without the PC bogging down and the effort behind the pad is (more highly) concentrated on a smaller area.
autobahnshine
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Just purchased the 3.5" backing plate, along with a couple 4" inch pads (yellow, orange, white, black) :woohoo:
autobahnshine
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Guess I should of bought more orange :doh
fergnation
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The yellow 4" and 3.5" backing plate from Autopia are nice. I just order the 25$ scratch removal kit. I think I am kind of alone on this, but I love the sonus sfx1 polish and pads. Love the smell of sfx1 polish and it seems to keep the marring down when trying to correct.
I also have 4" low profile pads that I am a huge fan of also. Ordered from AG but they have never given me anything free and shipping there is more expensive.
I also have 4" low profile pads that I am a huge fan of also. Ordered from AG but they have never given me anything free and shipping there is more expensive.