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Lake Country Flat pads is what I remember.
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imported_Kevin Brown
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Not referring to any particular pad!
I was just theorizing- I have not magnified any of the pads you mentioned, so I can't tell you how they compare to another pad.
As an example... I do know some guys really like using a Meguiar's W7207 Soft Buff Cutting pad with their random orbital or rotary buffer, but other guys find that the W8207 Soft Buff Polishing pad works better for them.
Same compounds, same county (therefore the same environment), so those variables are not an issue. What IS an issue is how much pressure each guy uses, the amount of liquid they apply, how long they buff before cleaning the pad or reapplying product, and on and on and on.
That being said, I don't think you'll go wrong with any of the pads mentioned. If I was setting you up, I would tell you to spend a few bucks and buy a variety of pads. Talk to one of the guys at PAC- I think you will be happy with what they recommend!
I tend to use smaller diameter pads, but sometimes a larger pad works wonders. There are plusses and minuses to EVERY foam pad. The key is to learn all you can about the ones you try. Trust me- you may spend a few bucks more than you want to, but if there is ONE thing you can never have enough of.... it is a variety of pads!
If I were you, I would get a cutting, a polishing, and a finishing pad (closed cell and open, one of each type), in the same brand so you aren't making too much of a jump from the cutting to the polishing to the finishing.
Get a small diameter pad set (6" or less). And since I am a loyalist, get the Meguiar's trio of Soft Buff 2.0 pads. They are large by todays standards (7"), but they are definitely high caliber products.
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ZL1Mark
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So, the 3401 is powerful enough to spin 7" pads?
ZL1Mark
Allergic to One Product
I'm beginning to think the Flex 3401 and KBM don't mix very well.
I don't understand why it would be. I use the KBM with my rotary and it works great. I think Kevin was alluding to the fact the Flex uses forced rotation and adjustments might be necessary for that characteristic of the machine. Again, my rotary is also a forced rotation machine and I love the KBM.
I will say though I'm not a Flex user and have had one in my hand for all of about 10 minutes one time so I'll let the experts add a little more specifically to this issue.
I will say though I'm not a Flex user and have had one in my hand for all of about 10 minutes one time so I'll let the experts add a little more specifically to this issue.
ZL1Mark
Allergic to One Product
Kevin,
I remember reading on Autopia back in August of 09' where you stated it's always better to use pads with a smaller diameter for KBM. Well, as you know, the G110v2 is a 6" polisher standard. Would you suggest buying a 5" backing plate and using 5.5" pads instead of 6.5" pads for KBM? Or, does the G110v2 have enough power to spin 6.5" pads to work with KBM?
I remember reading on Autopia back in August of 09' where you stated it's always better to use pads with a smaller diameter for KBM. Well, as you know, the G110v2 is a 6" polisher standard. Would you suggest buying a 5" backing plate and using 5.5" pads instead of 6.5" pads for KBM? Or, does the G110v2 have enough power to spin 6.5" pads to work with KBM?