4 inch pads

kchau · 08-29-07, 11:47

will the udm work with the equipment seen here?

New, 4 inch, CCS Technology, Spot Repair Pads

BigAl3 · 08-30-07, 12:01

yes, just make sure to get the 3 1/2 backing plate to accommodate them..

also... if you're looking for a place to buy the backing plate (amongst others great items) patrick over at exceldetail.com has them, and i've been using mine for a while with no problems...

Coupe · 08-30-07, 05:37

Dont know why people get confused about this.

What works on the PC will work on the UDM, they are the same machine, one is just on steroids.

rwisejr · 08-30-07, 06:00

I think the main reason is from the problem that the UDM currently has with the edge system.Until the new counter weight is available . I think i does have some issues with the 6 inch backing plates as well.But David can confirm this if I'm correct.But the smaller 5 inch and below should not have any issues that I'm aware of.

Coupe · 08-30-07, 06:11

The PC has problems with the edge system also, it kills adapters quick, fast and in a hurry.

AL-53 · 08-30-07, 06:16

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Originally Posted by Coupe

The PC has problems with the edge system also, it kills adapters quick, fast and in a hurry.

I agree with Coupe...I used the PC with the edge pads and I was not impressed....seems they bog the machine and the adapter gets hot ..seems the random orbit sorta grinds the balls down and they start to fall out....Edge on a rotary works good..but PC is another story..some have good luck with it..I did not....

AL

Coupe · 08-30-07, 06:20

The edge2k system is all i use on my rotary, will never go back to the traditional hook and loop system.

kchau · 08-30-07, 03:19

so will the reduced weight of the 3.5" backing plate work well on the udm? or will it be out of balance?

AL-53 · 08-30-07, 03:25

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Originally Posted by kchau

so will the reduced weight of the 3.5" backing plate work well on the udm? or will it be out of balance?

it will work fine...DavidB did a demo on scratch removal with a 4" pad and he said it was fine...

AL

Bunky · 08-30-07, 04:10

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Originally Posted by kchau

so will the reduced weight of the 3.5" backing plate work well on the udm? or will it be out of balance?

I have a UDM and used the 4-in pads with the smaller backing plate (2.75) without any vibration issues. I believe the counterweight issue is related to heavier pad/plate combo's so smaller (less weight) is better.

JDookie · 08-30-07, 04:40

The 4" pads work beautifully on the UDM.

a.k.a. Patrick · 08-30-07, 04:49

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Originally Posted by Bunky

I have a UDM and used the 4-in pads with the smaller backing plate (2.75) without any vibration issues. I believe the counterweight issue is related to heavier pad/plate combo's so smaller (less weight) is better.

Woah! Consider a 3.5" BP for those pads, you'll find better results with less edge stress, equaling better pad durability....
I sue the 4" pad setup with the 3.5 BP, and have had great results. I would like to move up to a 5" pad, 4.5 BP though.