4" PC Spot pads discussion

I use 4" pads all the time, with both the PC and the rotary. I generally just use the pads for my Cyclo, but that kit looks pretty good. I'd get more of the ones you use all the time though, one of each is a nice start but, well, more is better.
 
I have a friend who just received these attached to the drill shank for defects that the PC is not quite suited for. The 4" pads are the size of one cyclo head and actually do work pretty well on scratches from bushes/shrubs and probably panels that have been lightly "keyed". The drill I saw them used on was a Craftsman 19.2 V set to the second lowest setting, not sure of the specs though. They are not suited to be a replacement for whole panels that need rotary work though, that would take alot of patience, pads, and work.
 
Hey fireberd,



I have a couple of the white "polish" and gray "finishing" pads. However, I don't really use them as per the instructions.



I use them with my Wen cordless random orbital to apply AIO and my LSP (wax or sealant). The machine is not powerful enough to remove any swirls or scratches so I only purchased the white and gray pads for LSP applications.



The ones I have purchased *appear* and *feel* very similar to the bigger 6" and 7.5" pads. They get the job done. On a very important side note, the size and thickness of these pads make them perfect hand pads --> I have used them in this matter as well (with and without the backing plate to stabilize the pad).



I hope this provides you with some type of useful info.



MCA
 
I purchased the 4" kit for the PC (from Autogeek, I think) and have had good experience with it. It does not come with a 4" counterweight and I haven't had time to look for one. The PC is a bit bouncy with these on a 6" counterweight, but can be easily managed with a firm grip. It was excellent in the smaller spaces such as the painted area between the rub strip and the bottom rail on my CR-V and for doing spot work. It allows product application in these spaces with less taping of the black trim areas. Quite useful in the arsenal.
 
Forgot to mention that the 4" pads work much more effectively for removing marring with the PC (compared to the larger pads). I find the PC an *awfully* mild machine with the usual 6" and larger pads, but I can do some impressive correction with the smaller pads. Seems like the machine doesn't bog down as readily when you apply pressure.
 
I have both the LC 4" VC yellow, orange, white, pads from Autogeek and the SFX 4" yellow, white, from Autopia.



I use both in our detailing business.



The 4' pads don't cause vibration problems with a 5" counterweight.



I have one PC with 6" pad and b/p, and another PC with 4" pad and b/p.



Accum. is right, they're fantastic for removing scratches/defects, better than 6" pads any day.



Most scratches are deep and localized so 4" pads don't waste polish, applies concentrated pressure on a smaller area, and the PC never bogs down.



For defect removal the LC VC 4" pads are better than the SFX 4" pads. The concave shape applies the polish better, and the raised edges applies even more specific cutting on the defect without inducing further marring.



I do the whole car with a swirl removing polish and 6" orange pad, then pick out the scratches with the 4" yellow spot pad.



Then I go over the whole car with a finishing polish and light cutting pad.
 
I recently re did part of my rear bumper with a PC and 4" VC LC pads. I can confirm everything Alfisti said. My 6--6.5" pads don't see much use as I use my Cyclo --dual 4" pads and PC with 4" pad for full polishing and localized spot polishing now. The 4" pads can also be used on a rotary too, of course with the proper backing plate.



I'm looking forward to more on that Cyclo pad system that approaches rotary-like usage.
 
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