Is this the right PC?

Thanks, from what I can tell you can use a wide variety of pad sizes what's most common or is it personal preference?



I`m putting an order through AutoGeek and am looking for correcrt pad sizes... and or "better" brands?





-Todd
 
I was able to get the Porter-Cable 7424 6" from the above amazon link for $45 shipped :woot: I had $75 (3x$25) gift cards from my amazon card, and free shipping :)



Now to verify my pad order:



A couple each:

http://www.autogeek.net/vcpad.html



And



DP Polishing Pad Rejuvenator





Good? :clap:
 
You'll also need a backing plate. The 7424 doesn't come with a hook&loop plate. (The white Porter-Cable pad shown is fixed plate, threaded mount and really lame.)





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Thanks, I have

Dual-Action 6.5" Foam Pads: Dual-Action Hook & Loop Flexible Backing Plate 6"



and the 6" counter-weight in my cart too.





So you think the pads are a good choice?
 
I haven't used those particular pads myself so I can't say from direct experience but they're a good supplier and Lake Country makes excellent products so I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.



I would use a 5" backing plate myself. It gives you more flexibility in choosing pads. Not all 6.5" pads have full diameter loop on the back. You always want the loop to be a little bigger than the plate so the plate doesn't dig into the foam. The 5" plate lets you use everybody's pads.





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ToddW said:
So for $120 I can get something I paid $45 for + ~$30 for the adapters :LOLOL
Click to expand...





oops my bad...I thought you were getting just the PC for $119

*mental note* read whole thread and posters
 
No problem, looking at the counterweight now I read:



The counterweight is for use with a 6� backing plate only.



if I get the 5' backing plate it wont work?



interesting. I`m sure I can pickup one for the 5" at lowes or someplace right ?
 
Which brings up the question; "if you're using a 6" polishing pad on a 5" backing plate which weight should you use?"



There are two main answers, the first being; "whichever feels better to you." But a number of Autopians report it as; "it doesn't matter, we can't feel any difference."



Keep in mind the 5" and 6" counterweights were really designed to be used with Porter-Cable's sanding plates and abrasive disks, not polishing pads and other manufacturer's plates, so they're more a suggestion than anything else.



If you get both play with them and decide which you prefer. Otherwise, I wouldn't worry about it too much.





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