best pads for beginner on rotary

**whiteWRX** · 03-19-2007, 07:50 PM

Hi,

After much deliberation I am buying a rotary (probably the Hitachi).

I really like the idea of the `Edge` pads however I am unsure if I should get the wavy or flat. What is a safer bet. I do have a good amount of experience with the PC, so the transition to rotary should not be too bad.

Also I plan on getting some Menzerna PO106ff and see that Blackfire has their own version with `more lubrication" (ie longer break down time). Again which is the safer choice?

:thx

**quantim0** · 03-19-2007, 07:54 PM

I used my Hitachi rotary for the first time on a friends BMW this weekend. I use the 8" Edge wave pads. I didn`t damage the paint and the panels never got too hot. I just did my car with a light polish in some spots and didn`t do an damage. I would start with the wave pads in whatever size you choose. It certainly won`t hurt to keep the panels as cool as possible.

**whiteWRX** · 03-19-2007, 08:12 PM

Just another quick question,

Will the Edge adapter work on the Hitachi?

Any ideas on the polish?

**wannafbody** · 03-19-2007, 09:53 PM

The Edge pads are good no doubt but the 6.5 inch LC CCS pads are so smoooth with a rotary

**gben** · 03-20-2007, 02:15 PM

Yes the edge adapter should work nicely on your hitachi,just remember when ordering to get the adapter specifically made for rotarys.

**David Fermani** · 03-20-2007, 08:15 PM

It`s alot easier to learn with a wool pad. Try a wool polishing pad and you`ll love it!!

**imported_Lightman** · 03-22-2007, 10:39 AM

I haven`t tried the edge pads, but after trying a few different other pads, decided I like the 6.5" lake country vc pads the best...just so much easier for me to control and keep in a straight line.