can you use the smallest mf pad on the da power system?

[chrisalvarez]

can you use the smallest mf pad on the da power system?

[Jarhead0754]

Yes

[chrisalvarez]

Re: can you use the smallest mf pad on the da power system?

Ok thanks much appreciated

[Jarhead0754]

I assume ur referring to the 3 inch pad. Just have to use the correct backing plate which is Meguiars S3BP for use with their 3 inch pad.

[chrisalvarez]

Re: can you use the smallest mf pad on the da power system?

Oh you can't use the existing setup on the da tool?

[Jarhead0754]

What da do u have? All da have backing plates which are interchangeable to different sizes depending on the pad u use. If u use a 7 inch pad with a 3 inch backing plate well ur gonna have sum problems.

[chrisalvarez]

Re: can you use the smallest mf pad on the da power system?

I have the meguiars da. But I was referring to the drill attachment tool with the 4 inch pads

[chrisalvarez]

Re: can you use the smallest mf pad on the da power system?

But I didn't realize you could put the 3 inch backing plate on the full size da that's also pretty helpful in itself

[Jarhead0754]

U said the smallest mf. What ur referring to are foam pads. But again u just have the colorectal backing plate for those as well.

[chrisalvarez]

Re: can you use the smallest mf pad on the da power system?

Yes it's all useful information. But originally I was asking about the da power system I.e drill attachment tool. I was hoping I could just throw a 3 or 4 inch mf pad on that. But now that you've pointed out the fact I can change the backing plate on my da that will probably be a better option. But if I can also use on the power system (with its forced rotation) that again will open plenty of uses as well

[Jarhead0754]

I dont really see a reason y u can't use it with the da power system, but I'm not a 100% sure. I'm sure somebody else can chime in. But if u have a da polisher, which is different than the da power system, that I know u can use and actually would be better for comfort and control.

[The Guz]

Re: can you use the smallest mf pad on the da power system?

If there is a harbor freight near you, you could go pick up their DA and dedicate it to be used with 3" or 4" pads. It's about $60.

[chrisalvarez]

Re: can you use the smallest mf pad on the da power system?

Thanks guys much appreciated

[Michael Stoops]

Re: can you use the smallest mf pad on the da power system?

While you can mount a 3" microfiber pad to the DAPS tool, keep in mind that on some paints this may prove to be aggressive enough to create some haze in the paint. There's really nothing wrong with that, but you will have to follow up with Ultimate Polish or similar on a softer foam pad to remove the haze prior to waxing. The forced rotation of the DAPS coupled with a pad as flat as the microfiber pad might feel a bit odd at first - some people might find it off putting while others won't mind at all. It is certainly an option, though, especially if you find you need more cut than you can get from the burgundy cutting pad and Ultimate Compound.

[davey g-force]

Re: can you use the smallest mf pad on the da power system?

Thanks Mike, I was wondering about this too.

(Not that I use my DAPS very often at all, it's mainly DA for me.)