DA Plate and pad sizes

[greynolds84]

I am looking at purchasing a used DA and was curious as to size of backing plate and pads. Mainly I want to know if I have a 7 in plate should I go with 7.5 in pad or 8 in? What is the minimum buffer zone between edge of the plate and the edge of the pad?

Secondary question, what is the best way to detail around emblem letters?

[drumdan]

For a da, 5" plate, and 5.5" pads are the best way to optimize the buffing action of your machine. That being said, I keep 4, and 6.5" pads, and their corresponding backing plates on hand in the event I have larger, or smaller areas to take care of.

I personally use Hex Logic, and Buff and Shine pads, but Meguiars had recently introduced their new line of foam discs, which look very exciting!

I use q-tips on emblems with Ultimate Compound and/or Ultimate polish.

[The Guz]

Re: DA Plate and pad sizes

[QUOTE=drumdan;558501]For a da, 5" plate, and 5.5" pads are the best way to optimize the buffing action of your machine. QUOTE]

Exactly this.

See these threads for the newest pads and backing plates.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?61956-NEW!-DA-Foam-Discs-and-Backing-Plates

Review of the new pads

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?62221-NEW!-Meguiar-s-Foam-Buffing-Discs

[Michael Stoops]

Re: DA Plate and pad sizes

[QUOTE=The Guz;558505]

For a da, 5" plate, and 5.5" pads are the best way to optimize the buffing action of your machine. QUOTE]

Exactly this.

See these threads for the newest pads and backing plates.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?61956-NEW!-DA-Foam-Discs-and-Backing-Plates

Review of the new pads

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...-Buffing-Discs

^^This


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