Sonus SFX 4" pads - Page 2

detailbarn · 01-26-05, 12:02

Good news the 4" SFX pads are available so I just orderd 2 each of the three pads for testing on my cyclo. I'll report back my findings with these pads.

Bill D · 01-26-05, 12:24

Doug,

Thanks, I've been waiting for them. I ordered some yellow and white. I want to see how Menzerna behaves with them via Cyclo.

detailbarn · 01-26-05, 12:37

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Originally posted by Bill D
I want to see how Menzerna behaves with them via Cyclo.

ditto , that's what I'll be using them with too. I think they will work well being that they are denser foam then most other pads.
We'll see , Bill I'd like to hear your thoughts on them after you try them too. Thanks

RedondoV6 · 01-26-05, 12:54

Good news!

I'm interested in buying and testing the new 4" SFX pads using a PC.

I discovered a while back, that using 4" pads with a PC can really "bump up" the cutting power of the PC, making the repair of more difficult paint imperfections MUCH easier.

If these pads perform as promised, the David's may have a real winner on their hands as Cyclo users AND PC users buy them to enhance the performance of their machines.

This is going to be interesting!

Bill D · 01-26-05, 01:02

This is what I'm hoping !

DavidB · 01-27-05, 09:08

Be sure to use these pads with a proper machine polish. Also, if you're using the pad with a rotary or a cordless drill, remember that the smalled pad has a higher outside edge speed than a 6" or 7" pad. Be sure to feel (or measure) the surface temperature often to make sure your not working too hot.

Scimmia · 01-27-05, 10:14

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Originally posted by DavidB
Also, if you're using the pad with a rotary or a cordless drill, remember that the smalled pad has a higher outside edge speed than a 6" or 7" pad.

This seems backwards to me. Shouldn't a smaller pad have a SLOWER outside edge speed than a larger pad? Unless it's because of load...

RedondoV6 · 01-27-05, 10:25

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Originally posted by Scimmia
This seems backwards to me. Shouldn't a smaller pad have a SLOWER outside edge speed than a larger pad? Unless it's because of load...

Hehehe, he is right you know! At a fixed RPM the outside track of a larger platter, foam pad, or of any kind of disk moves faster than the outside track of a smaller disk spinning at the same speed.

I think the extra cutting ability of a 4" pad on a PC compared to a 6" pad is related to motor load and the smaller surface area of the pad.