View Full Version : What size of PC & Rotary pads is easy to work with?
PakShak
03-26-2004, 11:06 AM
Hi All,
I always get asked this question,
"What is the best size of PC and Rotary pads to use?".
For a PC, I say 6 1/2" pads
For a Rotary, I say 7 1/2" pads.
Am I correct?
What size pads do you like to use on both the PC and Rotary?
With Aloha,
Ranney :)
scottabir
03-26-2004, 11:12 AM
exactly what you said. I find I can control the pc better with the 6.5" pads. Not sure bout rotary though to be honest.
imported_memnuts
03-26-2004, 11:23 AM
I prefer the flat 6.5" for both PC and Rotary but I do use the contoured 7.5" also. :wavey
tom p.
03-26-2004, 11:28 AM
:xyxthumbs
imported_jgv
03-26-2004, 02:13 PM
Originally posted by blkZ28Conv
I prefer the flat 6.5" for both PC and Rotary :wavey
Same here ;)
Chris Y.
03-26-2004, 02:20 PM
Ranney...
I like the 7 1/2" pads from CMA...they are really nice and have a polish pocket that really helps with the rotary to minimize sling.
But the pads I really like now are the Edge Pads with the quick connect. Self centering with quick disconnect, dual sided, quality foam...
Did you pick a rotary to pick up yet?
Accumulator
03-26-2004, 02:30 PM
Originally posted by blkZ28Conv
I prefer the flat 6.5" for both PC and Rotary..
Yep, same here.
imported_Greg
03-26-2004, 06:55 PM
After working with the Megs. flat pads, I really like them probably better than the countoured edge pads. So my vote is 6 1/2 flat for both. Anyone besides Megs. have flat pads?
Originally posted by Greg
After working with the Megs. flat pads, I really like them probably better than the countoured edge pads. So my vote is 6 1/2 flat for both. Anyone besides Megs. have flat pads?
i think detailersparadise.com offers both variable contour and flat pads in powerpad, cutting, polishing, and finishing. just call them and talk to nick because i think the pads are on backorder.
also, i dont like using the 7.5" pads on my PC. the PC seems to struggle with them on. the 6.5" pads just glide across the paint.