4in. pads or 6in?Need help

Striker · 08-15-09, 06:22

Hey guys, im buying a PC. It already comes with a backing plate to fit 6inch pads, but i was told by my local supplier that the 4 inch pads offer a lot of correcting ability, even tho it may take a bit longer.

Im torn between the two. Should I just get some new 6 inch pads or should I purchase this kit right here?

eShine Canada: Lake Country Customizable 4" Pad Starter Kit w/Backing Plate

loudog2 · 08-15-09, 07:20

Which PC? New XP or older version? You could split it in the middle and use the 5.5 inch pads. A lot of people use the 5.5 and switch to the 4 inch for tight areas.

Striker · 08-15-09, 07:46

It's for the older PC. I also have a makita 9227 for the larger surfaces. The backing plate I have now can adopt the 6inch pads.

Accumulator · 08-15-09, 10:23

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Originally Posted by Striker

It's for the older PC..

Four inch for *all* correction, at least IME.

Striker · 08-15-09, 10:41

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

Four inch for *all* correction, at least IME.

Ok so 4 inchers it is. Any particular reason they work better?

MotorCity · 08-15-09, 10:51

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Originally Posted by Striker

Ok so 4 inchers it is. Any particular reason they work better?

less weight. Too much weight on a PC = less/little or even no pad rotation = less/little even no correction.

I would never use anything bigger than 5.5" with a PC. 4" for more/quicker correcion. Be aware that with a 4" pad some heavy compound, some weight added onto the machine and just the right paint situation (esp on plastic) you can burn the clear.

Striker · 08-15-09, 02:28

I have menzerna IP and FP to go along with the smaller pads, this is ok?

Legacy99 · 08-15-09, 03:35

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Originally Posted by Striker

I have menzerna IP and FP to go along with the smaller pads, this is ok?

Your good to go.

scary bill · 08-16-09, 12:17

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Originally Posted by MotorCity

less weight. Too much weight on a PC = less/little or even no pad rotation = less/little even no correction.

I would never use anything bigger than 5.5" with a PC.

I also only use my 5.5"pads. Haven't needed 4" pads myself, I should really get some "just in case".

a.k.a. Patrick · 08-16-09, 08:42

I use the 5.5's on a regular basis, and the 4" only on panel repairs or scratches. Very rarely do I use the 4" for an entire job. Matter of fact, I think Ive used them twice for a complete job.

Accumulator · 08-16-09, 09:06

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Originally Posted by Striker

Ok so 4 inchers it is. Any particular reason they work better?

IMO it's less friction. This makes it easier for the rotation to keep happening under some pressure.

pampos · 08-16-09, 09:22

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Originally Posted by Striker

Ok so 4 inchers it is. Any particular reason they work better?

+1
they work better because with the DA polisher the ''power'' is on the center of the pad, and with smaller pad it is spin faster than bigger....I mostly use 5,5'' pads and there is a huge difference comparing with the 6'' pads....4'' are much more better than 5,5'' pads though