6`` pads on rotary anyonw . .?

**fdizzle** · 10-31-2006, 10:26 PM

so has anyone used 6`` da pads on their rotary . . . i found them to be a tad eaiser to controll then the 7.5 curved pads i bought. their both lake country eurotec pads, but my 6`` pads are flat . . . .

looking for advice on using the 7.5 curved, and to see if anyone has tried this . . .

thanks fellas . . :waxing:

**mgm2003** · 10-31-2006, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by fdizzle

so has anyone used 6`` da pads on their rotary . . . i found them to be a tad eaiser to controll then the 7.5 curved pads i bought. their both lake country eurotec pads, but my 6`` pads are flat . . . .

looking for advice on using the 7.5 curved, and to see if anyone has tried this . . .

thanks fellas . . :waxing:

6-6.5 pads = the only size that I use on the rotary. IMO, larger sized pads are a thing of the past. I can`t remember the last time that I used an 8" pad (or had too).

**fdizzle** · 10-31-2006, 10:30 PM

thats comforting . . . nice to know

**qadsan** · 10-31-2006, 10:45 PM

I use both sizes of Edge pads with the rotary, but prefer the 6" pads for most surfaces.

**BigJimZ28** · 10-31-2006, 10:51 PM

sure 4", 6" 6.5" I have a few larger wool pad but they don`t see much use

**Five Star** · 11-01-2006, 12:47 AM

6" pads for me. you dont need to stock different sizes.

one size fits pc or rotary

**mcnab** · 11-01-2006, 01:19 AM

Im using the 6.5" excel erasure pads on a 9227c. Lots of control.

**imported_GregCavi** · 11-01-2006, 10:09 AM

I use the 6.5" meguiars pads. they work great on the rotary, and are very cost effective.

Greg

**fdizzle** · 11-01-2006, 12:06 PM

sweet . . . . though i was crazy. any advantages on the curved pads . . . i found them very difficult to controll, and the thought of tilting the rotary for tight spots, at least at my expierience level. . . screams "catching an edge"

**Junebug** · 11-01-2006, 01:19 PM

According to Brown Santa (UPS truck!) my Makita 9227 is going to be delivered tomorrow. I feel like a big 47 year old kid! Anyway, I have a boat load of LC 6.5" pads and I`m tickled by all the positive replies about them on a rotary! Thanks guys! Ya`ll have made my day.

**fdizzle** · 11-01-2006, 01:22 PM

happy buffing . . .

**DSVWGLI** · 11-01-2006, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by fdizzle

sweet . . . . though i was crazy. any advantages on the curved pads . . . i found them very difficult to controll, and the thought of tilting the rotary for tight spots, at least at my expierience level. . . screams "catching an edge"

From my limited time using 7.5" LC curved edge pads I find them fantastic for tight areas requiring control. When you tilt the pad it is not on edge, rather a 2 -3 inch flat area that is perfect for around door handles and emblems.

**fdizzle** · 11-01-2006, 01:43 PM

i was afarid to try that, i will re-evaluate my 7.5 pads and try them in that fashion . . . hows that hitcahi doin GLI ? Likin the 5 year warranty . . ?

**DSVWGLI** · 11-01-2006, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by fdizzle

i was afarid to try that, i will re-evaluate my 7.5 pads and try them in that fashion . . . hows that hitcahi doin GLI ? Likin the 5 year warranty . . ?

Yeah the 5 year warranty does feel good doesn`t it

. Don`t be afraid to try tilting the pad as that is what it was designed for. I think I`m going to try some constant contact pads as well, but these pads are a fantastic all around pad.