Its actually not that expensive. Look at this thread I copied from Detail City by a guy named Patrick Holland. You can find the link by searching for Edge 2000 pads. Thread is called "noob starting pads/compound "
Edge 2K Drive Adapter 5/8" Thread
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17.95 Yes 17.95
Edge 2000 6" DA Pads: Edge 6" Yellow Duraform Pad
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17.95 Yes 17.95
Edge 2000 6" DA Pads: Edge 6" Green Duraform Pad
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17.95 Yes 17.95
Edge 2000 6" DA Pads: Edge 6" Blue Duraform Pad
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17.95 Yes 17.95
Edge 2000 6" DA Pads: Edge 6" White Duraform Pad
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17.95 Yes 17.95
Subtotal for AutoGeek-We Are Car Care ! Car Wax, Auto Detailing Supplies & Car Accessories: 89.75
two of each pad also you can move up to the 8 inch pads with out changing backing plates
Rotary Buffer Backing Plate 5"
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16.95 Yes 16.95
Wolfgangâ„¢ EuroTech Smart Pads: Wolfgangâ„¢ ETS 6.5" Yellow Cutting Pad
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8.97 Yes 17.95
Wolfgangâ„¢ EuroTech Smart Pads: Wolfgangâ„¢ ETS 6.5" Orange Light Cutting Pad
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9.97 Yes 19.95
Wolfgangâ„¢ EuroTech Smart Pads: Wolfgangâ„¢ ETS 6.5" White Polishing Pad
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8.97 Yes 17.95
Wolfgangâ„¢ EuroTech Smart Pads: Wolfgangâ„¢ ETS 6.5" Gray Finishing Pad
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8.97 Yes 17.95
Subtotal for AutoGeek-We Are Car Care ! Car Wax, Auto Detailing Supplies & Car Accessories: 90.75
pretty much equal but remeber if you want the larger pad it's more cash and another backing plate.
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