I am going to order a set of 6.5 inch pads for my PC and I would like to hear what you guys like the best.
5.5 LC pads for sure. You will be amazed at the versatility of the white and orange with all the products that are out there now...
Backing plates The backing plate directly transfers the kinetic friction (energy) of the machine to the paint surface via the pad. The larger the backing plate (in relation to the pad) the greater the surface contact area so less energy is wasted. The foam pad will absorb the amount of orbital movement produced by the machine polisher unless sufficient pressure is applied to compress the pad (to approx 50%). Using a properly sized backing plate allows for the equal distribution of pressure across the entire face area of the pad; making it more efficient; as a backing plate only efficiently compresses the area of the pad that is directly underneath it. If the backing plate is too small for the pad, you reduce the effective contact surface area of the pad that is able to polish efficiently, t here is also a possibility that the backing plate will ‘cut’ the foam causing it to fail? Allow a maximum of ¼-inch as a safety margin (i.e. 6.5 -inch pad- 6-inch backing plate, this will allow the maximum pad surface contact area, and equal pad compression over the pad contact surface ensuring efficient polishing Always use the recommended sized backing plate for the pad you are using. Do not use a backing plate that is larger than the foam or wool pad. Let me know if I can be of further assistance. JonM
I'm going to bought my first polishing machine. I read alot and the best choice is a rotative (so many people saying that) but i never polish any car so...my choice is the orbital (DA). I'm going buy a kit with 6" Sonus pad's and Menzerna polishes (pg, ip, ff) included. It's that good for polish with the orbital (DA)? And the 4" ou 3,5"? Regards. Sorry for my English...i'm from Portugal!
My suggestion- 5.5-inch pad -4.75-inch backing plate, Optimum polsh It is possible to obtain results with Menzerna polishes utilizing a random orbital polisher; but these products were formulated for use with a high-speed rotary polisher that produces high friction and by using the correct pads. By using them in ways that they were not designed for could impact their ultimate performance and the results obtained.
I thought flat foam pads delivered uneven pressure? I thought the pads with the waffle holes or whatever you call it was the best because it delivered pressure evenly through out the whole pad
The backing plate delivers the applied pressure to the foam pad, pad design only alters the way polish is delivered to the paint surface and / or the contact surface area. Let me know if I can be of further assistance. JonM
I'm a huge fan of these pads. They form so easily to the surface of the car <font color="red"><b>NEW</b></font> Lake Country Classic Flat <br>5-1/2" Foam Pads
A 'flat' foam pad closely mimics the action of wet-sanding Block wet sanding (finishing paper and a sanding block) which ensures a consistent pressure over the surface contact area, this is the most effective tool for paint defect removal because of its linear process you abrade the paint surface flat until the defects are removed.
