What size of PC & Rotary pads is easy to work with?

[PakShak]

Hi All,



I always get asked this question,



"What is the best size of PC and Rotary pads to use?".



For a PC, I say 6 1/2" pads

For a Rotary, I say 7 1/2" pads.





Am I correct?



What size pads do you like to use on both the PC and Rotary?



With Aloha,

Ranney

 

[scottabir]

exactly what you said. I find I can control the pc better with the 6.5" pads. Not sure bout rotary though to be honest.

 

[imported_memnuts]

I prefer the flat 6.5" for both PC and Rotary but I do use the contoured 7.5" also. :wavey

 

[tom p.]

:xyxthumbs

 

[imported_jgv]

I prefer the flat 6.5" for both PC and Rotary :wavey

Same here

 

[Chris Y.]

Ranney...



I like the 7 1/2" pads from CMA...they are really nice and have a polish pocket that really helps with the rotary to minimize sling.



But the pads I really like now are the Edge Pads with the quick connect. Self centering with quick disconnect, dual sided, quality foam...



Did you pick a rotary to pick up yet?

 

[Accumulator]

I prefer the flat 6.5" for both PC and Rotary..

Yep, same here.

 

[imported_Greg1]

After working with the Megs. flat pads, I really like them probably better than the countoured edge pads. So my vote is 6 1/2 flat for both. Anyone besides Megs. have flat pads?

 

[jstn]

After working with the Megs. flat pads, I really like them probably better than the countoured edge pads. So my vote is 6 1/2 flat for both. Anyone besides Megs. have flat pads?

i think detailersparadise.com offers both variable contour and flat pads in powerpad, cutting, polishing, and finishing. just call them and talk to nick because i think the pads are on backorder.





also, i dont like using the 7.5" pads on my PC. the PC seems to struggle with them on. the 6.5" pads just glide across the paint.