6.5" pads ok?

I ordered a PC and a full set of 6.5 inch Lake Country pads. I didn't know much about polishing when I ordered them. Will I be OK with big pads or should I order some smaller ones?

 

Ive never owned a PC but from what I have read you would be better of with 5" or 5.5"

 

There is nothing wrong with 6.5inch pads but on the PC they don't really do so well on the rotary they work just fine. I personaly prefer the smaller pads 5.5 inches and lower.

I remember using the Lake Country pads on the PC way back and they did okay but it just takes time when using the PC...but since you ordered them why not just give them a go and see how they feel. Just my :2cents:

 

You'll be fine with those pads. It'll just take a while to do paint correction, hehe.

 

5.5" and smaller for the PC.

 

elieve it or not the 4" pads are the best.

 

Thanks for your help. I think I'm going to return the 6.5" and buy some 5.5" pads from autogeek.net.

 

i agree, and while you are at it get a few 4 inch pads (probably orange), they might come in handy for any particular stubborn corrections you might need to do.

 

Can I use the 4" pads with the 5" backing plate?

 

Erm, I guess you could but I certainly wouldn't.

 

I would definitely recommend that you fork out the extra cash for a 3.5" BP.

 

Thank you everyone! I decided to go with 5" and 3.5" backing plates and a set of 5.5" pads and yellow and flat orange 4" pads.

 

Nice, ive actually ordered the same thing. What company pads did you buy?

 

Phil has the 5.5 pads also a bonus code!

 

I ordered the Lake Country pads.