Unbelievable news!!

[vaca222]

After MONTHS of delays, I finally got my hands on a PC 7424! Warmer days are just around the corner (at least in my opinion :D ) and I just had a few follow-up questions...



I plan on using Meguiars #9 swirl remover followed by Klasse AIO and SG. Which pads to I need for each product?? :confused: Please help.



Thanks!!

[imported_Greg]

#9- white

AIO- white

SG- hand

[vaca222]

Originally posted by Greg

#9- white

AIO- white

SG- hand



Excellent, thanks! Now would these be from CMA??

[Magellan498]

yes

[vaca222]

Is the counterweight that comes with the polisher okay, or should another one be purchased?

[tom p.]

the grey fininshing pads for application of wax or sealant. I can achieve highly uniform and thin coats with the machine.

[imported_Greg]

Originally posted by tom p.

the grey fininshing pads for application of wax or sealant. I can achieve highly uniform and thin coats with the machine.



While I usually agree that the grey pad works well for final application, I have also found that it would soak up too much product, especially SG because its so thin in consistency, and it applies too much SG for my liking to get the ultra thin coat. YMMV.

[tom p.]

that`s a good point - - the lo viscosity sealants do tend to get soaked up in the grey pad.

[jerry@robs]

what a title for a topic hehe... I thought it was some breakthrough news or something... :D

[Jesstzn]

The AIO may remove any oils/fillers in the #9 so you might want to check your work with a IA/water solution to see if the swirls are really gone. .

[thinksnow]

Hey now, I remember when my PC arrived. It was then apparent what new fathers felt like!



However, I took it out of the box and it fell directly on the garage floor. Luckily, PC Protective Services was nowhere in site.



I used some AIO on the orange pad from CMA today and it removed ALL of the swirls that remained after one round of P-I III MG. I kind of like the white CMA finishing pads even though they end up being disposable (four uses and they are toast).




Originally posted by theveed

what a title for a topic hehe... I thought it was some breakthrough news or something... :D

[Gonzo]

Look in this thread for an easy, low quantity method for applying SG



http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=33946

[shaf]

Originally posted by vaca222

Is the counterweight that comes with the polisher okay, or should another one be purchased? If you`re ordering from CMA I recommend ordering the 6" counterweight from them while you`re at it.



If you don`t have a backing plate get that too (I suggest a 5" model). They might have a "pad kit" that you find attractive.

[Accumulator]

vaca222- Before you buy a new counterweight, use the wrench to remove your backing plate and look at the weight you already have. It`ll say "use only 6" pads" or something similar. What you DON`T want is the one that says "use 5" pads". Even with the 5" plate (I like the flex plate), I use the 6" counterweight.

[vaca222]

Thanks for your help, everyone. Now one last question, I think!



The PC box says that it`s 6inches...although I haven`t checked the backing pad, I assume it`s not velcro and that the CMA pads are all velcro?



Thus a need for a 6" velcro backing plate?