What pads should I buy?

autobahn · 06-05-06, 05:34

Alright guys. Time to buy the PC/pads. I'm going with coastal tool for the PC, so I'll need some pads.

I figure I'll get 1 of the yellow sfx-1 pads, and maybe 2 of the sfx-2 pads.

Are the blue pads really necessary? I'll probably be waxing by hand.

Are there any other pads I might need? I want to order everything at one time to save on shipping. Will I need a more agressive pad than the SFX-1?

twitch · 06-05-06, 05:47

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Originally Posted by autobahn

Alright guys. Time to buy the PC/pads. I'm going with coastal tool for the PC, so I'll need some pads.

I figure I'll get 1 of the yellow sfx-1 pads, and maybe 2 of the sfx-2 pads.

Are the blue pads really necessary? I'll probably be waxing by hand.

Are there any other pads I might need? I want to order everything at one time to save on shipping. Will I need a more agressive pad than the SFX-1?

Depending on what you are trying to correct you may be ok without the yellow pad. 2 SFX2 white pads would be good since they are the most universal of the 3. If you don't have much correction to accomplish the blue SFX 3 pad may be a wiser choice over the yellow since it can be used for more applications.

autobahn · 06-05-06, 05:55

so I should pick up a blue?

I want a yellow because I'm going to be working on some pretty well messed up cars soon

twitch · 06-05-06, 06:00

It would be good to grab a yellow then.

Since the blue is only about $10 more grab it while your placing your order. If you don't get it you know you are going to "need" it

Have fun!

GearHead_1 · 06-05-06, 06:01

I'm not sure if your mind is made up on the brand or not but I would suggest you take a look at the Edge 2000 System. I've stopped using hook and loop pads altogether on my PC. These pads are really slick.

autobahn · 06-05-06, 06:11

are there any other pads, perhaps non-sonus pads, that I should be getting?

twitch · 06-05-06, 06:16

Lake Country variable contact pads are the others that I use. I like them. I have not used any of them more aggresive than the white pad though.

Search the site for other answers because this has been discussed many times.

Good luck

MCA · 06-05-06, 06:39

Definitely take a good look at what Danase has to offer. I also purchased my PC kit from Coastal tool a couple of years ago. If they have not changed the kit (PC, 6 inch BP, 5 oz and 6 oz weight), then the BP will fit nicely into the 7.5" pads that Danase has. You can customize your selection of pads with his pad kit - use your autopia discount to get another 10% off too.

MCA

autobahn · 06-05-06, 07:15

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Originally Posted by MCA

Definitely take a good look at what Danase has to offer. I also purchased my PC kit from Coastal tool a couple of years ago. If they have not changed the kit (PC, 6 inch BP, 5 oz and 6 oz weight), then the BP will fit nicely into the 7.5" pads that Danase has. You can customize your selection of pads with his pad kit - use your autopia discount to get another 10% off too.

MCA

thanks for the info, definitely gonna put the danase pads into the spreadsheet!
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so many choices

RAG · 06-05-06, 07:47

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Originally Posted by autobahn

Alright guys. Time to buy the PC/pads. I'm going with coastal tool for the PC, so I'll need some pads.

I figure I'll get 1 of the yellow sfx-1 pads, and maybe 2 of the sfx-2 pads.

Are the blue pads really necessary? I'll probably be waxing by hand.

Are there any other pads I might need? I want to order everything at one time to save on shipping. Will I need a more agressive pad than the SFX-1?

Great choice - I love the SFX pads for the PC, as I have found they "work" much faster than other pads out there because of their density and ability to withstand lots of pressure.

Get the yellow, 2 whites, and a blue if you want, but I have found the blue to give out and break down after about 10 hours of use - I have 5 white ones that each have anywhere from 15-30 hours of use and are still going stong, though they are a bit softer than when new. My only peeve about these pads is that they need to be about 1/4" larger in diameter to offer a little more protection from bumping the backing plate on curvatures.

GMCloud27 · 06-09-06, 08:52

As Rag put it, the ability to withstand pressure on the Sonus pads are great....however, I personally "dislke" (euphemism) my Sonus pads; Another recommendation that I'm shocked hasn't come up is Propel P2's. Typically when it comes to pads for Rotary or PC, the big three are LC, Edge, or Propel--out of those I only recommend the Edge or Propel pads. Again, Sonus pads are good but I find the easibility of the P2's and working ability (more pad grades) much better than Sonus' and they're a "pain" (another euphemism) to clean and completly dry...

autobahn · 06-12-06, 05:53

well I actually went with the LC pads from danase as the 6-pad deal is really good.

any particular reason why you don't recommend lake country?