[gmblack3a]

Originally Posted by AP2TUDE

I would say to stick with the smaller pads, especially with the Metabo. The larger pads induce a lot more stress on the motor, and the Metabo is already known for overheating. The smaller pads should reduce that strain, and hopefully keep your operating temps a lot lower. Not to mention that I feel they are a lot easier to use anyway.

I think I have polished 40-50 cars in the last year with my metabo and 8" edge wool. The metabo will handle that fine, its some foam pads and softer clears that will put the metabo into thermal shutdown.