PC says 5-inch, autopia says 6?

mbcoops · 12-10-05, 05:23

Hi,

My new PC says "use 5 inch pad only" on its counter weight, but autopia sells the SFX kit which is supposed to work with the PC 7424 and the backing plate is 6 inches. Will it work? Do I need a different counterweight, or should I shop for a 5 inch velcro backing plate and 5 inch pads?

mb

Scottwax · 12-10-05, 05:51

My 7424 works just fine with both 5 and 6 inch backing plates-and I prefer the 6 since it puts more even pressure on the pads.

mbcoops · 12-10-05, 06:02

Thank you sir, that's all I needed!

mb

a.k.a. Patrick · 12-10-05, 07:56

Scott nailed it............

White95Max · 12-10-05, 08:00

You could get the 6" counterweight if you want. I got both when I bought my 7424 and I have never used the 5". I put the 6" one in right away and use it with my 6.5" pads and 4" pads.

Djmigs · 12-10-05, 11:02

a little off topic.....? what do you fellas do for the vibration and i do have the six inch counterweight but i dont use the handle...i get a uncomfortable sensation throughtout my hands to my arms...do you get use to it wear gloves, etc...

White95Max · 12-10-05, 11:21

I deal with it. Mine doesn't have excessive vibration IMO. It's nothing I can't deal with.

Accumulator · 12-10-05, 12:48

Some people are more sensitive to the vibration than are others. If it bothers you, I'd use some vibration-reducing gloves or something to keep it tolerable. "White finger" is a serious business and I sure wouldn't want somebody to have permanent nerve/tissue damage over detailing car.

What I do is simply not use the PC for long periods of time. I'll either use the rotary or the Cyclo for any job that's gonna take a long time. Seems an OK solution (at least for me) as the PC isn't really that great for aggressive work anyhow and that's what usually takes the most time.