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I've always used the 7" pads on my vehicles but was wondering if there was any advantage using the 4" pads. I know I'll be able to get into some other areas not possible with the 7" but is there any advantage other than that? What does everyone else use?
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Re: Pad size
I've seen that other people say that the 4" are good for bumpers and A-pillars and things like that where a 7" can't get to, like you said. Also, it can provide more cut because the energy is being put into a 4" area instead of a 7" area so it may work better for tougher corrections. I'm sure someone else can/will give you a more educated answer than me though -
I started with 7" pads on my D/A but have quickly found using the 4" pads much easier and more effective. Plus, if you get a little lazy like me and don't want to swap backing plates and set up another pad during a detail, then just using a 4" pad is perfect. You can do the whole car without any issues. When doing the hood though id rather have the 7" pad on lol.Always searching for the best....
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I used 5.5" on my PC. I used 6.5" before and found I am more effective with 5.5". But for LSP I use 7".2010 Subaru Legacy GT - Graphite Gray MetallicComment
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You will get greater correcting power with a smaller pad.Originally posted by BluelineComment
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Sounds pretty educated to us, actually, since everything you stated is totally correct!Originally posted by h_bomm View Post
Some of it is personal preference, though, like ChevyNick here who likes using 4" pads for correcting an entire vehicle. We can't imagine doing that since the work area is so small and it would take forever to finish a car, but if it works for him then it's really hard to tell him otherwise. We all have preferred methods of doing things, so if it works for you and you're happy with the end result, that's what really matters.Michael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
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