What if it's not a flat panel?

[russde]

Hi!
Just bought a PC the other day and then found the forum here (wish the order had been reversed, I'll probably end up buying more supplies to replace the not so great stuff I bought with my PC).
Here's my question: All the videos on the various detailing forums show PC usage on a large flat panel, now I know they do that to show the dramatic results but what about those areas where the 6.5" pad doesn't sit flat?
For instance my '93 325is has a factory M3 body kit, the side skirts are about 4" wide but have a 'ripple', hard to explain.

Well, if the picture works you can see what I'm talking about. Should I just plan on doing these type of features by hand?
Thanks,
Russ

 

[ScottB]

remember there are different size pads, and flexible backing plates for smaller areas. And in some area's hand polishing with a Polishing Pal maybe all that can be done.

 

[Mr Dream Machines]

that's where 4 inch pads come in. I use 4 inches on half of the car now as they work better, get more marks out and I don't burn lower areas of panels from large pad overhang.