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RAG · 06-29-06, 09:05

Yeah, stay away from the larger pads, especially those old school (80's all the way) curved pads. Stick with 6.5" pads, you'll have a lot more luck.

I have a little over 30 different pads, and I'd say the most user-friendly, best all-around pads are the Green propel IIs...I guarentee they'll make learning a lot easier. In fact, get a couple of these, and compare with any other pad you choose - I guarentee you'll see what I mean.

I used to use the LC pads, but when the Propels came out recently, I couldn't believe the improvement (I started using them after Kevin Farrel started pushing them...he's an industry leader for sure...if fact, he had a large hand in the development of Optimum Polish). I should say, however, that I still really like the white LC variable contact pads for "heavy" polishg and light compounding work...they are very aggressive and yet finish down great).

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RAG Buff Guy RAG is offline Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,561	Yeah, stay away from the larger pads, especially those old school (80's all the way) curved pads. Stick with 6.5" pads, you'll have a lot more luck. I have a little over 30 different pads, and I'd say the most user-friendly, best all-around pads are the Green propel IIs...I guarentee they'll make learning a lot easier. In fact, get a couple of these, and compare with any other pad you choose - I guarentee you'll see what I mean. I used to use the LC pads, but when the Propels came out recently, I couldn't believe the improvement (I started using them after Kevin Farrel started pushing them...he's an industry leader for sure...if fact, he had a large hand in the development of Optimum Polish). I should say, however, that I still really like the white LC variable contact pads for "heavy" polishg and light compounding work...they are very aggressive and yet finish down great).