4" LC CCS pads and PC

[Cassman]

I finally took the plunge and ordered the above after working with regular sized pads for the past 4 years. All I can say is WOW what a difference. I used Menzerna IP on the orange pad on my black G35 on some moderate defects. Two applications and they were absolutely gone. With the old setup it would have taken 5 applications, and it would have been a real pain. The 4" pads are much easier to deal with since the PC doesn`t bog down with them. I followed up with Final Polish on the white pad and I am very impressed. If you are considering making the change to the 4" pads, I say go for it.

[wannafbody]

Yep, I was pretty impressed with the PC and 4inch pads with 3m RC.

[SuperBee364]

I finally took the plunge and ordered the above after working with regular sized pads for the past 4 years. All I can say is WOW what a difference. I used Menzerna IP on the orange pad on my black G35 on some moderate defects. Two applications and they were absolutely gone. With the old setup it would have taken 5 applications, and it would have been a real pain. The 4" pads are much easier to deal with since the PC doesn`t bog down with them. I followed up with Final Polish on the white pad and I am very impressed. If you are considering making the change to the 4" pads, I say go for it.



Great to hear you had such good results! Got any pics? ;)

[pampos]

Great to hear that....I am waiting for mine too : )

[Cassman]

Great to hear you had such good results! Got any pics? ;)



I`ll try to get some up tonight. Unfortunately, no before shots. I was really just amazed at how much quicker it went.

[Cassman]

Great to hear that....I am waiting for mine too : )



It is almost a night and day difference. You can actually apply some pressure and the pad keeps spinning! Even at speed 4. I kicked it up to speed 5 for the IP and back down to 4 for the FPII. My paint has been through 90k miles in the past 3.5 years, so there are the usual sandblasting type marks that couldn`t be removed. But the marring was removed easily and safely. I think you will enjoy it.

[SuperBee364]

Cassman, you might want to consider getting some 3.5" PFW`s for the next time... They correct better and faster than four inch foam, but they do require a different backing plate.

[dublifecrisis]

this is encouraging. I have 3 of the orange 4" pads but haven`t used them yet.



Do most people JUST use the 4" orange and then I assume it`s ok to go back to 5.5" for finishing polish to save time?



Was gonna order the other color in 4" but is it really necessary (except for tight spots)?

[wannafbody]

this is encouraging. I have 3 of the orange 4" pads but haven`t used them yet.



Do most people JUST use the 4" orange and then I assume it`s ok to go back to 5.5" for finishing polish to save time?



Was gonna order the other color in 4" but is it really necessary (except for tight spots)?



That`s a good plan. Use the white 5.5 inch pad for finishing.

[Cassman]

Cassman, you might want to consider getting some 3.5" PFW`s for the next time... They correct better and faster than four inch foam, but they do require a different backing plate.



I will probably get a few of those. I have a friend whose father just gave him a pretty neglected Yukon. That will be fun to experiment on. Can you point me to the backing plate?

[bwalker25]

Adapter - D.A Adapter 5/8" X 11 (http://www.autogeek.net/daadapter58x11.html)

Backing Plate - 2-3/4 Hook & Loop Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/2vebapl.html)

pads - Foamed Wool 3.5 inch Buffing/Polishing Pad, spot polish with Lake Country Foamed Wool Pad, wool buffing pad, small wool pad (http://www.autogeek.net/3-5inch-foamed-wool-pad.html)



there ya go ;)

[Cassman]

Adapter - D.A Adapter 5/8" X 11 (http://www.autogeek.net/daadapter58x11.html)

Backing Plate - 2-3/4 Hook & Loop Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/2vebapl.html)

pads - Foamed Wool 3.5 inch Buffing/Polishing Pad, spot polish with Lake Country Foamed Wool Pad, wool buffing pad, small wool pad (http://www.autogeek.net/3-5inch-foamed-wool-pad.html)



there ya go ;)



Thank you!!!

[SuperBee364]

This backing plate....2-3/4 Hook & Loop Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/2vebapl.html)



and this adaptor so it`ll work with the PC...D.A Adapter 5/8" X 11 (http://www.autogeek.net/daadapter58x11.html)



I do disagree about the bigger pads for finishing... Remember that even when you are using a finishing polish, your DA has *alot* of work to do. Finishing polishes have to work every bit as hard as medium polishes and compounds do to do their work. Using a smaller four inch pad, even for finishing, will give you better results on the PC than bigger pads.

[Eliot Ness]

.........I do disagree about the bigger pads for finishing... Remember that even when you are using a finishing polish, your DA has *alot* of work to do. Finishing polishes have to work every bit as hard as medium polishes and compounds do to do their work. Using a smaller four inch pad, even for finishing, will give you better results on the PC than bigger pads.I tend to agree with this and when I only had one DA (PC) once I started with 4" pads I just finished everything that way. I never really thought the 4" pads took me that much longer, even when applying an LSP.

[bwalker25]

your welcome ;) the above pad is amazing, really great correction