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Wetwerks · 03-13-07, 09:18

Let me first start off by saying that from the looks of your pics you've done some good work there.

Now then, as you may or may not know, there is only so much you are going to be able to accomplish with the PC. I think most everyone on the forum would agree that there comes a time when you just have to tell yourself "that's as good as I can get it with the tools in my arsenal". (Believe me, as anal as my partner and I are we are CONSTANTLY dis-satisfied. Whether it be due to product selection or hardness of the clearcoat. In our eyes, it's NEVER good enough.

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The other thing I noticed is that from the pic of the pads you have over the bucket, they look to be fairly large. It may just be the close-up of the picture but if you are using a pad any larger than 7 to 7-1/2" on a 5" or 6" backer plate, you may be having problems with the area actually getting "worked". Most of the work is being done directly beneath the backer-plate and maybe 1/2" to 1" outside of that as this is where most of the pressure is being applied. The best way I can put it is that if you want to use "flat" pads, I'd stick with the ones that are the EXACT size of your backer-plate. If you wanted to use variable contact pads (preferably the "curved edge" type) which are a bit more versitile and can get into smaller areas, you can go up to 7-1/2" on a 6" backer and be fine. In fact, I'd recommend a 7-1/2" over a 6-1/2". As you roll the machine on it's edge you also will be moving the pressure-point and you'll still have most of the pressure right above your work area.

If you've never seen the curved edge VC pads follow this link:

Lake Country Manufacturing Inc.-Products - Curved Edge Variable Contact (VC) Foam Pads

Don't forget about The EDGE 2000 system also. Fine pads in their own right.

Hope this helps some. Good luck!

Jason
Co-Owner/Tech. Advisor
Wet Werks Auto Salon
Austin, TX.

03-13-07, 09:18	#5 (permalink)
Wetwerks Registered User Wetwerks is offline Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 243	Re: Got my PC, but can't get rid of all swirls (pics) Let me first start off by saying that from the looks of your pics you've done some good work there. Now then, as you may or may not know, there is only so much you are going to be able to accomplish with the PC. I think most everyone on the forum would agree that there comes a time when you just have to tell yourself "that's as good as I can get it with the tools in my arsenal". (Believe me, as anal as my partner and I are we are CONSTANTLY dis-satisfied. Whether it be due to product selection or hardness of the clearcoat. In our eyes, it's NEVER good enough. ) The other thing I noticed is that from the pic of the pads you have over the bucket, they look to be fairly large. It may just be the close-up of the picture but if you are using a pad any larger than 7 to 7-1/2" on a 5" or 6" backer plate, you may be having problems with the area actually getting "worked". Most of the work is being done directly beneath the backer-plate and maybe 1/2" to 1" outside of that as this is where most of the pressure is being applied. The best way I can put it is that if you want to use "flat" pads, I'd stick with the ones that are the EXACT size of your backer-plate. If you wanted to use variable contact pads (preferably the "curved edge" type) which are a bit more versitile and can get into smaller areas, you can go up to 7-1/2" on a 6" backer and be fine. In fact, I'd recommend a 7-1/2" over a 6-1/2". As you roll the machine on it's edge you also will be moving the pressure-point and you'll still have most of the pressure right above your work area. If you've never seen the curved edge VC pads follow this link: Lake Country Manufacturing Inc.-Products - Curved Edge Variable Contact (VC) Foam Pads Don't forget about The EDGE 2000 system also. Fine pads in their own right. Hope this helps some. Good luck! Jason Co-Owner/Tech. Advisor Wet Werks Auto Salon Austin, TX.