Why not 6.5 pads on DA

Just to add to this thread, here's a video we shot using a buddy's Corvette and in this video we share tons of tips and techniques for all aspects of machine polishing paint.


Video: How to remove shallow RIDS and how to machine apply both a paint sealant and a finishing wax


In this video, you'll see how to inspect and remove RIDS or Random Isolated Deeper Scratches using 4" Spot Repair Pads on a Porter Cable 7424XP DA Polisher.


How to remove shallow RIDS and how to machine
apply both a paint sealant and a finishing wax
[video=youtube_share;3xJH_MGgbLw&hd=1"]How to remove shallow RIDS and how to machine...[/video]​



This how-to video also covers,

  • RIDS - Random Isolated Deeper Scratches
  • Removing watches and any jewelery
  • Using a DA Polisher without the handle
  • Placing cord over shoulder
  • Priming the pad on a DA Polisher
  • Speed settings for removing isolated defects
  • Downward pressure needed for removing isolated defects
  • How to clean a pad on the fly
  • Where and why to mark your backing plate with a black mark
  • Rotating the body of the tool to keep the pad flat to a panel
  • Why to allow the pad to stop spinning before lifting the pad off the paint
  • How to swap backing plates from a 3.5" to a 5"
  • Machine waxing using 5.5" Hydro-Tech Crimson Finishing pads with Menzerna Power Lock
  • The "Kissing the Finish" Technique
  • How to do the Swipe Test to check if a wax or paint sealant is dry
  • How to remove dried paint sealant using a microfiber bonnet on a dry pad on a DA Polisher
  • How to clean a microfiber bonnet on the fly with your fingernails
  • How to apply a paste wax by machine - Souveran Paste Wax
  • How to carefully wipe a WOWO wax off by hand using Microfiber Gloves and plush Microfiber Towels
  • How and why to fold a microfiber towel 4-ways to wipe wax off
  • How to break-open a coat of wax and then creep out to carefully wipe off a coating of wax
  • How to do the "Final Wipe"





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Thanks Mike, I've watched this one a couple of times already, along with several of your other videos. Big help. Wish I lived closer to Florida for some of your hands on classes.
 
I started with 6.5....and now mainly use the 4 inch size. No question smaller is way better in my opinion.
 
Autogeek sells the kits to newbies with 6.5 pads. Is that a little more forgiving to beginners? less chance of burning through?

Just bought a load of 6.5 pads. :(
Will use em up on the fridge, white board at the office, shower, as a swanky bed for a Barbie and Ken?


my ADR6400L using AG Online
 
+1. I will I havd seen this thread before I JUST ordered a 6 pack of 6.5" pads. Dammit. Reckon I can trim them down?
 
Hammondc said:
+1. I will I havd seen this thread before I JUST ordered a 6 pack of 6.5" pads. Dammit. Reckon I can trim them down?[/QUOTE]

Nope.....I wouldn't....just use them as they are they will work it will take a little longer.
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wanabe detailer said:
Thanks Mike, I've watched this one a couple of times already, along with several of your other videos. Big help. Wish I lived closer to Florida for some of your hands on classes.
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+1000 to that one!
If I lived close to:
1: WDW I'd have an annual pass and be there almost every freaking day! (I'm serious)
2: AG I'd volunteer to sweep floors so I could take in classes!
 
Hammondc said:
+1. I will I havd seen this thread before I JUST ordered a 6 pack of 6.5" pads. Dammit. Reckon I can trim them down?
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I wouldn't worry about it, really. I mean if you have the GG6 it'll do fine, really fine. OTOH the smaller pads price means you can buy more for the same money. (plus the performance factor ain't bad either) ;)
 
Hammondc said:
+1. I will I havd seen this thread before I JUST ordered a 6 pack of 6.5" pads. Dammit. Reckon I can trim them down?
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LoL yeah your not trimming those, wont work. If you have a GG6 it wont be a problem, 6.5 Meguiar's pads cut fast on a GG6...LC pads, eh not so much.
 
cardaddy said:
I wouldn't worry about it, really. I mean if you have the GG6 it'll do fine, really fine. OTOH the smaller pads price means you can buy more for the same money. (plus the performance factor ain't bad either) ;)
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I have an 8 year old PC7424.
 
OK, to all the rookies like myself. After using 6.5 inch pads and then talking to the pros I purchased 5.5" pads. Today I used the 5.5" on my bass boat. What a difference, I was able to maintain speed easier and seemed to be easier to control my passes. I bought the CCS orange, green, and white. I still plan on using my 6.5" pads but will be phasing them out. But If I need to really make paint corrections (bad swirling/scratches) I will break out the 5's way better.
 
On the PC counter balance weight it read's and I quote " Use Only 5 inch pads only" just for FYI.
 
Don't worry about the weight 'weights'. That applies to/when the unit is used as a sander. Remember the PC started its' life as a sander...'we' just changed its' use as a 'buffer'.

Bill
 
BillE said:
Don't worry about the weight 'weights'. That applies to/when the unit is used as a sander. Remember the PC started its' life as a sander...'we' just changed its' use as a 'buffer'.

Bill
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Ya, I don't think I needed the 6" weight. Live and learn.
 
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