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fergnation · 12-31-07, 09:06

If you want to do any correcting, you need to go with a smaller pad. 5" backing plate and 6" or 6.5" pads are good for minor swirls. but if you want to remove scratches or heavy oxidation and swirls then a 4" pad and 3.5" backing plate is a must. With the UDM and PC it seems like the larger pads leave a lot more marring. When using medium to heavy polishes with the larger pads, the abrasives in the polish cut fine but when they break down there is not enough heat and power to smooth the rest of the finish out. Thus leaving the marring we all dislike so much. So if you are going to be doing a lot of correcting, smaller pads and backing plate are a must. IMO!

Happy New Year Everyone!!!!

12-31-07, 09:06	#15 (permalink)
fergnation Registered User fergnation is offline Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 220	Re: PC 7424, "Use 5 inch Pad Only"??? If you want to do any correcting, you need to go with a smaller pad. 5" backing plate and 6" or 6.5" pads are good for minor swirls. but if you want to remove scratches or heavy oxidation and swirls then a 4" pad and 3.5" backing plate is a must. With the UDM and PC it seems like the larger pads leave a lot more marring. When using medium to heavy polishes with the larger pads, the abrasives in the polish cut fine but when they break down there is not enough heat and power to smooth the rest of the finish out. Thus leaving the marring we all dislike so much. So if you are going to be doing a lot of correcting, smaller pads and backing plate are a must. IMO! Happy New Year Everyone!!!!