So i used my PC for the first time today, and i noticed something. As soon as i was pressing down, the pads didnt look like they were spinning. they looked more like they were just vibrating. I was using and edge 2000 pad, and i was wondering maybe cause the pads were too big. Or could my pc be messed up?
I dont think the pads are spinning
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trhland
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go with a 5.5 inch pad . spins nicely and cuts alittle more
green dimnd
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Use a marker to draw a radial line on your backing plate. It will be easy to see if the pad stops spinning.
trhland
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be sure your not puching down to much on the p/c. that would cause it to stop spinning as well
Eliot Ness
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The PC is pretty easy to bog down, especially with large pads. I'd suggest going to 4" pads if you're using a PC. The 4" pads will not bog down as easily and are much more effective at correcting than the larger pads (on a PC).
Like green dimnd suggested draw a line on your backing plate and it will be easy to see when the pad stops spinning.
Like green dimnd suggested draw a line on your backing plate and it will be easy to see when the pad stops spinning.
Accumulator
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What Eliot Ness said :xyxthumbs
I dunno how anybody gets anything done with the larger pads, they simply don't do it for me :nixweiss
I dunno how anybody gets anything done with the larger pads, they simply don't do it for me :nixweiss
kerrinjeff
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Make sure you aren't applying too much product. Too much product tends to gum up the pad and stop it from spinning
imported_DetailDan
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Accumulator said:
I agree, you already have to sit there forever with the PC. Might as well sit on one area for 10 minutes if you use 6.5"+ pads.
Yea the pad is a 6.5 inch double sided pad and i think it is too big. Its the only pad i have, good thing i didnt buy into the edge system too much. Ill buy some 5.5 inch pads and actually use a backing plate this time. Thanks for the tips guy.
Anyone got an extra 4 inch backing plate they wanna sell me?
Anyone got an extra 4 inch backing plate they wanna sell me?
Eliot Ness
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I don't have an extra but this guy does6ces said:
:Backing Plates
You want a 3.5" BP to use with 4" pads. I thought Edge had 4" pads you could use with their adapter.
Eliot Ness said:I don't have an extra but this guy does
Backing Plates
You want a 3.5" BP to use with 4" pads. I thought Edge had 4" pads you could use with their adapter.
Good recommendation, Patrick (im pretty sure thats his name) is a really great guy to deal with, i have purchased stuff from him before. I kinda dont want to get into the edge pads after this experience. Maybe if the ones i ordered that got lost show up somehow ill give those a shot.
Eliot Ness
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If you have a PC then it has a counterweight installed..... that is what holds the bearing/spindle assembly in place. The only question is if you have a 5" or 6" counterweight. It is marked on the weight:6ces said:
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You can buy the weight you don't have from Patrick for about $3.00 and see if it lessens your vibrations. I use a 5" weight and never have any problems but some members like a 6" weight.
Accumulator
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Now if Patrick would also start selling the even *smaller* backing plate for use with LC PFW pads he'd have a complete selection for one-stop shopping. I can't remember *where* I got my little plate for those pads 
9935annivgt
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the edge system you actually have to buy the cyclo pads. They are 4 inch pads. I love them.