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View Full Version : 5.5" pads vs 6.5" pads, what`s the difference?



Egoolps
08-19-2008, 06:44 PM
I see Porter Cable 7424`s being sold with both types of pads in packs. What is the difference and which do I want?

imported_advs1
08-19-2008, 06:49 PM
about an inch or so. lol j/k

Driven Auto Detail
08-19-2008, 06:59 PM
If you`re using a PC, you`ll get more "power" through the 5.5" pad. The smaller pads can do more work on the PC where the opposite is true on the rotary.



Here`s a visual of the pad difference:

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/autogeek/ccs-pads-comparison2.jpg

longms
08-20-2008, 12:02 AM
I think it is a no brainer for PC users. The 5.5" pads are much cheaper and actually allow the PC to do the job. Might possibly cut down the amount of passes one may have to take or overall work time on sections.