smaller panels

[chris328]

How do you use the da on panels that are smaller than the pad without splattering? Do you have to use a smaller backing plate and pad?

[yalerd]

Re: smaller panels

In this case a smaller pad will come in handy.

[chris328]

Re: smaller panels

im assuming you need a smaller backing plate too right?

[Shawn T.]

Re: smaller panels

Yes you would need a smaller backing plate to use the pad properly.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: smaller panels

Smaller backing plate and pads are a definite plus, but if you don't have them you can still cover the smaller areas with a larger pad.

If you stay away from the smaller areas until your pad has become surface loaded with product from buffing previous panels then you can get away with adding a smaller amount of fresh product to the pad. Obviously if you apply a full bead of product to the pad but can't get that bead fully trapped between the pad and panel, you're going to splatter product. Avoid that by using less product and maybe even spreading it over the small area a bit more before switching the tool on. Even on A-pillars that may only be 3" or so wide, you can still effectively buff with a standard, full sized pad.

[chris328]

Re: smaller panels

i see, so what you're saying is that it's ok to have the pad spinning without it fully touching a paint surface as long as there isnt enough product sitting on the surface of the pad that could fly off right?

i used the g110v2 with 7" pads this weekend on my hood with pretty good results, most swirls were gone. I got some holograming but it was well hidden by a coat of nxt. If I want to get rid of the holograming I should just go over it again right, unless I'm mistaken holograming is just fine scratches in the clear coat correct? Were those areas just ones where I didn't cut into the clear as much?

[FinalTouchDetail]

Re: smaller panels

i see, so what you're saying is that it's ok to have the pad spinning without it fully touching a paint surface as long as there isnt enough product sitting on the surface of the pad that could fly off right?

i used the g110v2 with 7" pads this weekend on my hood with pretty good results, most swirls were gone. I got some holograming but it was well hidden by a coat of nxt. If I want to get rid of the holograming I should just go over it again right, unless I'm mistaken holograming is just fine scratches in the clear coat correct? Were those areas just ones where I didn't cut into the clear as much?

Yes, you can polish the car without the pad having full contact on the surface, but be aware that because the pad is only partially on the surface of the car that it has much more pressure against that paint than it normally does because the pressure is not spread over the entire 5.5+ inches of the pad. Just do less pressure and watch how the product works and you'll be fine.

OR get some smaller 4" orange pads...they're great. I do the entire vehicle with 6.5" orange pad and then swap to the smaller backing plate with 4" orange pad to do all of the narrow/tight areas.