Im about to order the Makita circular buffer, just wondering if it is ok to use some of the smaller DA pads with the cirular, ive noticed that some say for DA use, while the bigger pads like the 7 - 8.5 in pads are for the circular buffers....Does it matter ?
Smaller DA pads for Makita circuar ??
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proudpoppa
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As long as you have the right backing plate. I'm using 6 inch lc flat pads on mine.
PAR Detailing
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I use both 6.5 and 5.5 pads on mine. I like the 5.5 the best, I feel it is easier to control
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Where does one find a 3" pad? I have the 3"bp but no 3"pads. The BP came in a kit of 4in pads
Thanks
Jon
Rsurfer
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Check out Pakshak:xyxthumbs:
A4 1.8tqm
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I recently picked up the CCS Spot Buffs 4 Inch Foam Pad Kit Free Bonus! for use with my Flex L3403 Rotary. My first pads other than 6.5" between both my Flex's, they are great!
Rsurfer
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Try the 3" pads, they are so cute.Im the MAN
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Harleyguy
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You kill me .:xyxthumbs:
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lol!
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I assuming that you need to speed up the buffer when you go down to smaller pads? What to you 'generally' run a 5.5" pad at? I've been running them at 1500-1900 rpm, but was thinking that I might want to speed them up in order to get the outer edge up to the speed of a 6.5" ot 8" pad spinning at 1500 rpm? Just looking for some general guideline as I know each application will be different.
Mike Phillips
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Here's a source...
This is a really nice backing plate...
Heavy Duty 5 Inch Rotary Backing Plate, circular polisher backing plate, backing pad
Here's a 2 3/4" backing plate and it works really nice for the Griot's Garage 3" foam polishing pad...
2-3/4 inch Hook & Loop Rotary Backing Plate
Griot's Garage 3 Inch Orange Polishing Foam Pads, Griots foam polishing pads, Griots orange foam pads
Here's a video that talks about the Flex 3403 but it also shows a variety of small pads that can be used with any rotary buffer.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVm_IJuXNc0]YouTube - Mike Phillips Showcases the Flex 3403 Lightweight Rotary Buffer[/video]
Check out this
Pictures + Video of 1932 Ford Highboy Extreme Makeover
The Flex 3403 with a Griot's Garage 3" Polishing pad comes in so handy for working on thin panels and there were plenty of thin panels on this car to buff out.
Being very careful, it was possible to run the thin, Flex 3403 in-between the side of the grill and the headlight bucket.
We could even work on the hairpins for the front suspension...
Top of the frame rail needs a little amping up of the gloss...
The major panels were buffed using a Makita 9227C Rotary Buffer using a double sided wool cutting pad and XMT Heavy Duty Rubbing Compound. After this step a foam polishing pad with Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover was used to remove the compounding swirls left by the XMT #4 Heavy Duty Rubbing Compound. Note that XMT #4 Heavy Duty Rubbing Compound is a very, very aggressive compound and should only be used for serious correction work.
