Need to choose a manufacturer of pads, quick question

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FastGT94

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Which pads are most readily available? I'd like to pick a manufacturer and stick with it and right now, the propel's are out of stock at Excel. Is this a common thing?



Basically I'd like to pick a company that has a wide variety of pads that are commonly available. I like the fact that propel's pads come in all cuts which is why I was initially going with them.



I'm new to the PC so any suggestions are greatly appreciated.



Thanks!:wavey
 
Most are all readily available, but eventually everything will be out of stock at one time or another. That's just business and nothing you can do about it.



As far as a different manuf. than Propel, I actually use and love the Sonus DAS pads. They are very similar to the Propel pads, and are very well made.
 
Have you ever compared the Propel vs the Sonus?



I see that there isn't a meduim cut in the DAS or a finish/wax pad for the DAS or SFX, what do you use for these?



I don't quite understand the difference between DAS and SFX, is one better than the other?



Thanks!
 
FastGT94 said:
Which pads are most readily available? I'd like to pick a manufacturer and stick with it and right now, the propel's are out of stock at Excel. Is this a common thing?.......
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I haven't had any problems getting them in the past, but they have become very popular because of their price and quality. You may want to send Patrick an e-mail and find out when they'll be back in stock.



I haven't really had a bad experience with any of the pads I've used (Meg's, Propel, and various versions of LC). As Jason mentioned, the Sonus DAS pads are very similar to the Propel, so you may want to try some of them:



http://www.autopia-carcare.com/sondas.html

.....I see that there isn't a meduim cut in the DAS or a finish/wax pad for the DAS......
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The blue pad can be used for LSP's and the orange pad when more cutting is required than the green pad. Sorry, I don't have any experience with the SFX pads.
 
Also, it seems that many recommend the 5" backing plate with 6 - 6.5" pads. Why is this? Does the PC-7424 come with a 5" counterweight or 6"?



Thanks!
 
FastGT94 said:
Sorry, what's a LSP? It wasn't in the decoder ring I got with my Ovaltine lol. Movie reference for ya.
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Sorry....... LSP= Last Step Product (your sealer or wax).



Also, it seems that many recommend the 5" backing plate with 6 - 6.5" pads. Why is this? Does the PC-7424 come with a 5" counterweight or 6"?
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You want a backing plate that is smaller in diameter than the Velcro on your pad so it won't cut into the foam. You also don't want the backing plate right up to the edge of the pad to lessen the chance of it contacting your paint (if you run the edge of the pad close to something).



The 7424 comes with a 5" counterweight. Some like to use a 6" weight, but I've never had a problem with vibration running a 5" weight. Excel does sell them for $2 if you want to try a 6".



http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3330
 
I read several places that the 5" weight and plate are best but if you up to a 6" plate you need the 6" weight. I'll just stick with what many seem to recommend. Or does it have more to do with the pad size like on that Meguiar's forum?



Thanks for the clarification on the LSP. So even though the blue pad is more for light polishing, it won't leave swirls with a wax?



I take it sealers and waxes are basically the same animal. For instance you wouldn't use a sealer AND THEN a wax, you'd use one or the other?
 
FastGT94 said:
........So even though the blue pad is more for light polishing, it won't leave swirls with a wax?



I take it sealers and waxes are basically the same animal. For instance you wouldn't use a sealer AND THEN a wax, you'd use one or the other?
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David quit carrying the grey DAS pad because it was so close to the blue: "The grey pad was removed from the line b/c there was little difference between it and the blue pad. The blue pad has a bit more density. Both the blue and the grey pads offer no cutting ability."



The short answer to your second question: Many top a sealer with a wax because the sealer gives you durability and wax gives you the "carnauba" look (more depth). But you don't want to top a wax with a sealer because it won't bond properly to wax.
 
If availability is your primary concern Meguiar's is unbeatable.



Not only are they available through many online dealers but you'll also find them locally at automotive paint and body suppliers.



I believe Lake Country is similar way but I haven't gone looking for them locally.





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I haven't found the Lake County Pads local, either...but can find the Meg's pads several places. For what it's worth, I have had excellent luck with the LC pads.



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