5.5" or 6.5" for rotary?

[thedetailer]

Which size pads to you professionals generally use? 5.5" or 6.5"?



Why do you prefer the size you use?

 

[imported_DetailDan]

I use 5.5 most of the time, but have sizes from 3.5"- 7"

 

[RaskyR1]

Depends on the panel size and shape of the car. Just like Dan, I carry a wide variety of sizes to handle all scenarios. I prefer to use the 6.5" when ever possible though.

 

[Street5927]

Aside from the 4" pads on occasion, I mostly use the 5.5" pads, but as indicated above, I will sometimes use the 8" right look pads.

 

[JohnKleven]

I mostly use 6.5" because Lake Country doesn't make a 5.5" curved CCS pad. I also use a 4" flat CCS pad for my mini buffer.







John

 

[imported_Ivan Rajic]

When using a rotary, I do most of the work with 6.5" pads but obviously use 4" pads or 5.5" when necessary. Never got around to using anything larger than 6.5" though.

 

[OllieJay]

Use 5.5" pads, I find you have a bit more control. IMO

 

[602rwtq]

6.5 feels too big in tight spots. 5.5 is a great compromise in size/accuracy.