Wrong Pads!! Whats next?

[JeepGreenGloss]

I purchased a DA/Polisher with a 7 inch backing plate. I ordered two of meguiars foam pads...7" Yellow foam Pollishing pad W8207B and 7" Black Foam finishing pad W9207B. The pads did not fit the DA. I wanted to go ahead and order the right pads this time. I was going to replace with the Meguiars 8" Yellow Foam Polishing Pad W8000 8" Tan Foam Finishing Pad W9000.Are these similiar to the other but bigger. Also I noticed on another thread about product, pad, and speed and what pads to use.... but the new pads are not listed on there. Should I keep the pads I have and order I different backing plate?

[MirandaAutoSpa]

Re: Wrong Pads!! Whats next?

Hi
Looks like your backing plate selection is to big for a DA. The Soft Buff 2.0 (W8207) needs a 6in backing plate not 7in. DA's preform better with smaller pads. If you already have the W8207 pads simply purchase the 6in backing plate that goes with those pads.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Wrong Pads!! Whats next?

Which DA did you purchase, and which backing plate? You don't really want to use the W8000 and W9000 pads on a DA as they're too large overall. Stick with our W8207/W9207 pads but get a W68DA backing plate as it's specifically made for use with those pads.

[nothelle]

Re: Wrong Pads!! Whats next?

Yeah, i personally think is 7" pad already on the borderline, bogged down my 110v2 on several occassion

[JeepGreenGloss]

Re: Wrong Pads!! Whats next?

I purchaseda Flex XC with a 7 inch backing plate. I will keep the pads and get the meguiars backing plate. Will it fit no problem? Im new to the DA world..I have not used it but put it together..all 3 pieces..haha. Can I order the W68DA from meguiars website? Thanks again