Hey again mudman. Maybe he's just reiterating that it's really not that necessary (6" bp), and not that uncommon a combo. My guess at least?
In fact ... notice the PC7424 instructional vids that AutoGeekOnline themselves has posted, right here on this website: Dual Action Orbital Polishers...
Well ... you and I both know they're not "useless" (even though you haven't tried them yet :buffing:), so I say just go ahead and USE your pads with the 5" plate (as many many many many many many people successfully do), and then if you want to add a 6" plate for next time, or get different 5.5"...
I got the same big "kit" (with the 5" backing-plate and 6.5 inch LC pads). Included somewhere along the way was a 5.5 orange pad (I think in the PC box itself.) Now having experienced both pad size(s) on 2 cars ... incorporating multiple steps (heavy cut/light cut/polish/glaze/wax) and...
Not sure if claying will help this problem ... but as a "veteran" now (tongueincheek) of 2 successful PC detailing sessions- I can tell you that I clay WITHIN THE HOUR of any step 1 swirl/scratch removal process! Not sure a day, week, month delay after claying is reccomended (unless the car is...
Pretty basic Joe ...
Bucket #1 has the soapy water that you wash the paint surface with; Bucket #2 has the rinse water that you use to rinse the applicator with.
The idea is to not "contaminate" the soap water with the dirt you just wiped off your car - by rinsing your mitt/sponge in the...
Yep - pretty much exactly right!! haha
My black 2006 Maxima literally swirls upon voice command. I say the word "Swirl!" around it ... and she obediently obeys. (Of course I try to AVOID saying the "S" word in her presence .... ever.)