4" foam pads
02-06-2008 | 01:38 PM
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Does anyone use 4" pads (on a 3.5" backing plate) as part of general polishing practice, say for headlights or awkward areas of E60 bodywork? Or do 6" pads handle it all, and should only ever need 4" pads for specific trouble spots?
I did just notice that on the underside of my Meguiars G220 (on the counterweight) it says 'only use a 5 inch plate'
I did just notice that on the underside of my Meguiars G220 (on the counterweight) it says 'only use a 5 inch plate'
02-06-2008 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by apok97' post='528126' date='Feb 6 2008, 05:38 PM
Does anyone use 4" pads (on a 3.5" backing plate) as part of general polishing practice, say for headlights or awkward areas of E60 bodywork? Or do 6" pads handle it all, and should only ever need 4" pads for specific trouble spots?
I did just notice that on the underside of my Meguiars G220 (on the counterweight) it says 'only use a 5 inch plate'
I did just notice that on the underside of my Meguiars G220 (on the counterweight) it says 'only use a 5 inch plate'
meguiars might say that because it may be balanced so the optimal pad size would be 5 inch or 6 inch.
it may cause the machine to vibrate a bit.
call them up I'm sure they would have a good reason behind it.
02-06-2008 | 02:59 PM
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My Ride: '04 530d SE, Mystic Blue with grey dakota leather...
...Sunroof, Through-Loading, heated seats, headlight washer...
......Bluetooth, 6-disc CD, Business Nav, 18" star spoke 123 alloys
and a full set of mats
I think you are on to something. I found a post at meguiars website forum that complained of vibration using 4" pad with the 6" counterweight, but claimed that it was a lot smoother using 4" pad with the 5" weight.
PC + 4" pad
Should I need to get spot pads, I'll not worry about it..
PC + 4" pad
Should I need to get spot pads, I'll not worry about it..
02-15-2008 | 03:06 AM
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My Ride: '04 530d SE, Mystic Blue with grey dakota leather...
...Sunroof, Through-Loading, heated seats, headlight washer...
......Bluetooth, 6-disc CD, Business Nav, 18" star spoke 123 alloys
and a full set of mats
Would you run 4" pads at lower speed (on a PC/G220) for general polish application, say no more than 4.5 ?
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