Using a PC in small areas? (Spoilers, near windows, etc.)

Tusin · 06-09-04, 11:14

Question-

So to remove swirls in small areas what's the best method? I've read that when using a PC to polish it needs to be kept flat so polish won't go every where. However, I am assuming that when I polish my spoiler, doors near the windows, and near the sunroof the Porter-Cable won't be completley flat since these areas are smaller than the pad.

Should I do these areas by hand? Or what's the best method? There's a lot of micro-abrasions that I want to get rid of in these areas. Hell, the whole car is one giant micro-abrasion.

Thanks!

6cyl's_of_fury · 06-09-04, 11:25

If you cant get the PC to it, then get cracking on it by hand...

PakShak · 06-09-04, 11:26

Hi Tusin,

You could try using a 4" pad for the PC for the tigher areas. And any areas to small for a 4" pad then yes hand application is a must.

With Aloha,
Ranney

Tusin · 06-10-04, 12:07

Thanks.

I knew it was a pretty dumb question...but I figured I would ask. I know that getting swirls and scratches are harder to get out by hand.

I'm a newb.

PakShak · 06-10-04, 01:20

Hi Tusin,

It wasn't a dumb question. It was actually a smart question. The reason, I used the LOL smilie was because of this...

"Hell, the whole car is one giant micro-abrasion"

Thanks for the laugh.

With Aloha,
Ranney

Krickerman · 06-10-04, 05:39

there is a double sided pad with no backing plate that can help you get in smaller areas like under spoilers and stuff without hitting anything.

TortoiseAWD · 06-10-04, 05:47

Tusin,

You can also get a 3.5" backing plate and 4" pads from the Autopia store (click "shop!" at the top of the page). The smaller size makes doing pillars, spoilers, and bumpers less of a hassle . . .

Tort

stevet · 06-10-04, 07:40

I didn't see these at the Autopia Store. They only had the bigger 5 inch plate and 6 inch pads.

PakShak · 06-10-04, 07:48

For the 3.5" backing plate and 4" pads try the following reputable vendors that I know sells them.

www.properautocare.com
www.topoftheline.com

With Aloha,
Ranney

TortoiseAWD · 06-10-04, 08:07

My mistake; I thought I'd ordered mine from the Autopia store, but now I recall that the small backing plate and pads were a X-mas gift from my parents, and that I pointed them to CMA (properautocare.com) back then as a source.

Sorry for any confusion,
Tort

Accumulator · 06-10-04, 08:17

I generally use *larger* pads, rather than smaller, to get into tight spots. For me, it's usually the head of the polisher that gets in the way, so a larger pad lets me slip the pad into tight spots without bumping things with the head of the polisher. Also, with a larger pad you have options like using the edge of the pad (much easier than with a small pad). I do like the 4" pads for spot repairs, though.

Oh, and I too got my 3.5" flex backing plate from CMA.