What paint/vehicles are you planning on polishing? I would stick with a pad no bigger than 6 inches(the recommended max diameter). This will allow for more control, quicker correction, and the ability to concentrate your efforts. If I were purchasing new pads I would look into the hybrid pads and either Opt mf pads or Lake Country's for the da since they cover compounding and polishing with one type of mf pad.
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