PC: 4" pads the way to go?

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Chan

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Hey guys, I just picked up a PC not too long ago and on the search for some pads. I've come to conclusion that I'll still be applying Zaino by hand and only using the PC for defects. Would 4" be enough or should I get both 4" and 6". I'm on a tight budget currently.
 
I think if I had to choose between the two, I would go 6". You can still concentrate on defects with the larger pad by carefully tipping it and applying pressure through the edge of the backing plate (assuming you don't have pads/plates that will cookie-cut if you do this).
 
Honestly I use my 4" pads much more...the working time is only marginally longer, but everything breaks down better and defects come out ALOT better, faster.
 
I think both are necessary. I have the line of Propel 6" pads, but I also have the 4" Propel Turbo pads. They both have their advantages. I could not do without both sets. The 6" pads are better when applying paint cleaners and similar products. You can cover more area in less time, since the product doesn't need to be worked in too much most of the time. The 4" pads are nice for spot polishing.
 
Chan,

Neothin provided me a link to www.exceldetail.com for a 4" and 6" pad kit. i was in the same dilema and after much decision i picked both kits. i figure by the time i purchased each and added shipping and time, i would have spent double. so i purchased the 6" pad kit for 30.00 and 4" pad kit for 24.00 bucks. which isn't bad.



just save up and do it right.



dirt diggler
 
As white and dirt said, I think having both would be beneficial. I find that it takes forever to remove defects from a semi-hard to hard paint with larger pads. If I just use a 4" pad the time needed to remove defects is cut almost in half in my experiences. I think that it's mostly due to the PC not bogging down when pressure is added like it does with a large pad. With a large pad with added pressure, the dual action goes away and what's left is the pad just "jiggling," with a small pad the dual action motion is retained even with added pressure and this is why I believe the 4" pads are better for defect removal. Then I make a quick switch over to larger pads and apply my cleaner products, sealants, liquid waxes, etc in a fast manner.
 
You can still concentrate on defects with the larger pad by carefully tipping it and applying pressure through the edge of the backing plate (assuming you don't have pads/plates that will cookie-cut if you do this).
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Mike, shame on you !!
 
After searching for awhile, I think I'm gonna wait after Christmas then pick up 6" and 4" pads from Propel. Would you guys suggest to wait for the new pads or just pick up the current pads?
 
You might want to get the originals. No one that I know of has had a problem with them. That, and the fact that it doesnt look like the propel 2 pads will have the indentation on the backside. Many people love that indentation because it takes all the guesswork out of centering the backing plate on the pad.
 
I wouldnt be out either, for my own car I couldnt get by with out both sizes. 4 inch pads are a must for spot defect work and tight hard to reach areas.
 
Mitchubishievo said:
Honestly I use my 4" pads much more...the working time is only marginally longer, but everything breaks down better and defects come out ALOT better, faster.
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I second that!
 
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