Most versatile backing plate / pad size for PC 7336?

[onebad82z]

I have a PC 7336 I have been using for years. Looking to really improve my skills on the detailing of my personal cars. I am an ex body/paint guy but have continued through the years performing side jobs. More for the love of it than the money, to a fault. Anyway. I have been reading as much as I could here on AGO as well as a few other detailing oriented boards. Through this I see the PC 7336 is pretty versatile in this area. I have a Makita 9227C rotary I purchased a few weeks back now. Not an expert with a rotary but am comfortable and do enjoy working with one. Previously has a pneumatic unit but it failed so I went with the Makita after much research. Very happy I chose it.

For the Makita I have a Meguiars W65 backing plate with a set of W7000, 8000 and 9000 foam pads. Also have the Megs W5000 double sided wool pad for it. I had planned to get the W65DA backing plate and use these pads on the 7336 but see they are often described as too large a diameter for the PC to work effectively.

So I ask you all for the experts opinion on what is the most versatile size BP & pad diameter for the 7336?

[BillE]

Re: Most versatile backing plate / pad size for PC 7336?

The PC seems to like a 5 1/2 inch PB. Less pad to keep rotating is the main reason. But with that said...I use a 6 1/2 on my XP, along with a 4 inch.

Bill

[onebad82z]

Re: Most versatile backing plate / pad size for PC 7336?

After a lot more research last night I see that is most often the case. Going to get the W67DA plate with some 5.5" pads since mine is not the XP model.

Thanks!

[onebad82z]

Re: Most versatile backing plate / pad size for PC 7336?

So in the 5.5" pad sector which of the following would be best?
Lake Country CCS Smart Pads Dual Action 5.5 inch Professional Foam Pads: 6 for 35.99
Lake Country 5 1/2 x 7/8 inch Flat Foam Pads: 6 for 34.99
Lake Country' s Hydro-Tech 5.5 x 1.25 Inch Foam Pads: 3 for 29.99

Aside from that I would be looking into bonnets as well….. any suggestions?

I only see 6" bonnets. Is that the proper size to use with a 5.5" pad inside of it?

Or would this kit cover most anything I would need…

http://www.autogeek.net/pc7424-bonnet.html

[BillE]

Re: Most versatile backing plate / pad size for PC 7336?

I'd forget about the 'bonnets'. They will load up quickly with the 'wipped off wax' and you spend time (in the end) cleaning and cleaning some more...whereas, using good MF towels, as they load up, grab a new one and keep going. Make sense?

As to the pad selection...which type of pad (not color type)...everyone seems to have a very strong opinion on what and which they like best. Soooo, I'll just say, I like CCS. But then I have not used all the different one out there.

Bill