Looking for some 5.5" pads

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OK so I looked for some really good pads to my rotary, size 5.5".
I want them flat, for cutting , polishing and finishing.

Any advice on which brand to go with?
AG offers so may pads, man hard to pick some out.
What I'm really looking for is a pad that accepts the backing plate that would go inside of the pad some, example one with a rubber ring around the pad , the ring isn't really needed just used it as an example.

Feed back please
 
HateSwirls said:
Lake Country 5 1/2 x 7/8 inch Beveled Edge Pads 6 Pack, foam pad kit, build a kit, buffing pads, curved edge pads

These I've had my eyes on for a couple of months.
Any of you use them ?, if so what are you thoughts on them?
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Very good pads. They work great with my rotary and DA tools. The ONLY drawback to the pad design is the beveled edge which makes it difficult to get right up next to trim/edges. On the same note the beveled edge makes them incredibly smooth on the rotary.
 
Nicholas@Autowerx said:
Very good pads. They work great with my rotary and DA tools. The ONLY drawback to the pad design is the beveled edge which makes it difficult to get right up next to trim/edges. On the same note the beveled edge makes them incredibly smooth on the rotary.
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Thanks man:dblthumb2:

I thought the same, easy use on a rotary.
Getting close to a tight edge I can live with.

Thinking about getting three of the tangerine and three of the white ones.
 
I have a bunch of orange, white, and black. The white and black get the most usage now since I've switched a lot of my primary compounding to MF pads.
 
I like the white flex backing plate on the rotary as well. Mike seems to use the Meguiars soft buff pads on the rotary when I read his write ups but they seem to jump from 7 inch down to 4 inch.
 
Hazcat said:
I like the white flex backing plate on the rotary as well. Mike seems to use the Meguiars soft buff pads on the rotary when I read his write ups but they seem to jump from 7 inch down to 4 inch.
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That's the problem I'm having in picking out anew set of pads.
Not much in between.

I see a ton of 6.5 inch pads.
For the most part I've only used a double sided wool pad with my rotary, as of late I tried the hex logic pads but don't care for them when using it with a rotary.
I think the flat pads would suit me well.

Thanks for helping:dblthumb2:
 
smack said:
The hydro techs work really well with the rotary as well. If using the thinner DA pad, pick up the white Flex BP.
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So they sell a 5 inch Flex Backing Plate here for the rotary?
I read up on the hydro tech pads, they seem that do a good job.
I'd like to make up my mind today and order them, I need six of them.
3 orange and 3 white pads.
 
Ordered these.

Lake Country 5 1/2 x 7/8 inch Beveled Edge Pads 6 Pack, foam pad kit, build a kit, buffing pads, curved edge pads

Two orange
Two white
Two black

If I like them I'll buy two more sets:dblthumb2:

The black pads will be used with the Optimum Finish Polish on my black RAV, should have the polish tomorrow :dblthumb2:
Paint is soft and is always in great condition so this should work well for me to maintain the shine on the RAV when polishing is needed.

I'm now anxious to try the combo out:)
 
FivePoint.0 said:
Hydro-tech pads are the best foam pads I've ever used.
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I've read that they are very good pads, I looked into buying them but they seem to have been designed more for using with a dual action buffer, I'm sure you can use them with a rotary though.

Problem for me is the fact there's so many pads to choose from. Lol
A good problem to have I suppose:dblthumb2:
 
Hydro techs are really good. I've never used them on with my rotaries, only on my Flex 3401 & GG6 and they do cut good and finish wonderfully. The LC flats feel the best on a rotary (IMO) The curved edge CCS feel and work great as well, but are bigger than what you're looking for. From reading some of your past posts, I know you like jeweling with your rotary. I've been using the gold 5.5 CCS pads for jeweling and I love them.
 
HateSwirls said:
CCS for a rotary?
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On second thought, yes, these are very good for a rotary. The dimples provide smoother polishing and keep the heat less. Forgot about these pads. If you're a die-hard flat pad guy, the LC flat pads are great, too. While the HT's are good, they lack durability.


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FivePoint.0 said:
On second thought, yes, these are very good for a rotary. The dimples provide smoother polishing and keep the heat less. Forgot about these pads. If you're a die-hard flat pad guy, the LC flat pads are great, too. While the HT's are good, they lack durability.


Have you ever used the Lake Country Flat Pads?
If so what are your thoughts on them?
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HateSwirls said:
FivePoint.0 said:
On second thought, yes, these are very good for a rotary. The dimples provide smoother polishing and keep the heat less. Forgot about these pads. If you're a die-hard flat pad guy, the LC flat pads are great, too. While the HT's are good, they lack durability.





Have you ever used the Lake Country Flat Pads?

If so what are your thoughts on them?
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Yes, a lot. Oldies but goodies. They work well and last a long time.


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