Lake Country Pads 7.5" ?

[JDM99]

I just ordered a PC from Coastal (bonus kit). I`m ready to order pads and am looking at the Lake Country from TOL. I just want to make sure that the PC i`m getting has everything it needs to use the 7.5" from TOL (this is a very confusing topic!). I`m deciding between the Orange pad or white. Any thoughts? The paint is new and in great shape, so I won`t be really "fixing" much. I`ll be using S100 paint enhancer cleanser or Vanilla Moose glaze topped w/ S100 wax by hand.



BTW, is 7.5" too big? I don`t see a 6" or 6.5" on their website.

[andriver]

I have the 7.5" from TOL. They will work fine on your PC with the backplate that is included from Coastal. Enjoy.

[tom p.]

IMO, the 7.5" pads are way too large for the PC whether running a 5" or 6" plate. The 7.5" is great for the Makita. They can be used on the PC but are over-size. Again, my opinion/experience.



Nick @ detailer`s paradise has an excellent selection of 6.5" LCM pads:



http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/3086/26dp_pad.jpg

[cas]

do a search on 7.5 pads. a lot of valuable info. im a noob with the pc and im going with 7.5 pads

[Jcrawford]

i use them and they work great for me. Like tom said though, i find them to be a little too big and find you can`t get as good of control over them. (makes sense?) they work though, but if you haven`t bought yet, look at those detailer`s paradise 6.5".

[tom p.]

I have some old pads that measure at 5.5" and 6". Some came from Griot`s and some from CMA. I just like the smaller size for getting in tight areas and I think the machine is easier to control.



In addition, I have a complete selection of 7.5" pads for the 9227 but never thought of using them on that machine. Maybe I`ll try `em to see what it`s like. :p