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Joe Link
08-12-2009, 05:21 PM
I need to order some pads for my random orbital and I want to make sure I`m making the right choice as to which ones I`m ordering.



The two cars I`ll be doing are both older BMW`s, one white and one black. I`d say the paint is in decent condition on both of them, but they`re not without their flaws. I`d really like the pads I order to round out a good package for a beginner to auto detailing, so I can tackle just about any job from severe oxidization to nearly new paint.



Here`s where I`m ordering from: Lake Country 6.5 CCS Pads- 6 PACK (http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country-ccs-6pack.html)



I`m thinking of getting one yellow, two oranges, two whites, and maybe a gray. This is the same setup I got years ago when I first got my buffer and it seemed to work well, but they didn`t have the other color pads out at that time. The one I`m really questioning is the gray, wondering if I should go with a softer pad.



I use Optimum products, the compound, opti-polish, and poli-seal.

snowskate
08-12-2009, 06:01 PM
If you`re using the PC7424 a lot of folks here may steer you towards 5.5" flat pads for various reasons.

Also, I`ve heard bad things about the yellow pads.

May I suggest Detailer`s Domain 5.5" flat pads? Uber Foam Buffing Pads (http://www.detailersdomain.com/foambuffingpads.aspx)



and maybe a 3.5" PFW...

Buffer Pads Products - Detailed Image (http://www.detailedimage.com/Buffer-Pads-C79/)



You`ll also find 4" flat pads at Detailed Image.

a.k.a. Patrick
08-13-2009, 09:57 AM
I would go for the 5.5``s but not the 1" thick. Opt for the 1.25". Just not enough cushion with 1". (IMO)

Accumulator
08-13-2009, 10:03 AM
Joey Link- If the paint on those cars is anything like the paint on my `97 E36 I`d absolutely stick with 4" pads; anything larger is a waste of time IME.



I`d rather use PFW pads than yellow foam for those cases where orange foam isn`t aggressive enough.



Hope the Optimum stuff works for you, I did *NOT* like OCP when I tried in on the above-mentioned M3.

Joe Link
09-14-2009, 04:59 PM
Thanks for the replies guys. Any other opinions before I make my decision?

gofastman
09-14-2009, 05:16 PM
I would go for the 4" or the 5.5" ones, I hate 6.5" pads on my PC

2 orange, 3 white, and 1 blue or red