I caught the hook and need advice on pads for a 9227

Mitchubishievo · 07-02-05, 07:12

Hello Autopians,

Well I've been polishing with the PC and man do I like what it does to deepen paint and fix up small problems, but try hard as I might, the swirls and deeper scratches will not go away; big ones yes, but the smaller ones are ALWAYS there

and I don't have the patience to keep going over spots unless it's my family or friends cars. I've already made up all the money I spent so far this year on detailing goods (~$1000) and decided it would be good to make a final investment into a REAL buffer. Now that I've picked out the Makita, I need anyone and everyone to chime in about all the pads and backing plates that I will need and where to get them. I've done a search and it was quite inconclusive. Also, if it helps, I already have Propel Pads for my PC (1 Orange, 1 Yellow, and 2 of the Green, Blue, and Grey) and a 5-inch backing plate that I know wont work with the Makita.
Thanks in advance.

J.J. · 07-02-05, 08:00

The 4.75 inch BP from Autogeek is all you need if you want to continue using your PC pads, which is what I do. Make sure you order the rotary plate though or they will send you the 5" PC plate.

JJ

themightytimmah · 07-02-05, 08:05

Good call, I made the same step up about a month ago. I got a 4.75 inch flexible backing plate, and I use the 6" propel pads that I bought for my PC. Additionally, I use a few 7.5" wool pads with the 6.5" Makita BP.

You could get 7.5" foam pads too, I just haven't bought any yet. I feel that the 6" pads are easier to control, and I haven't reached the point with a rotary where I feel that I can finish with a 7.5" pad without leaving trails.

Mitchubishievo · 07-02-05, 07:35

So where should I order more wool pads? And should I continue using Propel Pads, or would Lake County be the way to go for a rotary?

audipower · 07-03-05, 09:22

I use a orange cutting pad and 3m 3000grit rubbing compound. They will come out with that, guaranteed! I'll show ya! You can burn up the paint with a makita or Dewalt. I rather have a PC because of the less chance of removing or burning paint.

themightytimmah · 07-04-05, 09:19

Optimum makes a great wool pad, according to Anthony Orosco. I don't think they have the pads on their website, but if you call them you should be able to get a few. Pick up a bottle of Optimum Polish while you're at it, thats my favorite polish to work with via rotary.

Mitchubishievo · 07-04-05, 02:46

I've got some Optimum already

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