Porter cable buffer pads
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Porter cable buffer pads i need to wax my car again but i only have one more white pad and its really old i don't want to mess up my paint.... where do you guys get your extra pads from? and which one is best for wax and which one is good for polish or just use the white ones for everything? i seen orange/red ones black ones???
Heres the break down for you as far as pads go. Keep in mind that there are a lot of pads out there but you really need no more then 2-3 different pads to get the job done 100%.
Always start by using the LEAST aggresive pad combo. Here's what I would recommend.
Lake Country Orange pad-Mild cutting power and the one that i've always used. Get atleast one of these, maybe two if you polish often.
LC White- Your polishing pad to be used after the orange pad.
LC Red-This pad you can use for your very last step products as it has no cutting power. Its good to apply glazes, sealents or waxes.
As mentioned you can get these products at tropi-care. But, if you really wanna learn about detailing and other ways to maintain your paint and keep it looking mint, check out this site, you'll find a lot of great info.
http://www.autopia.org/forum/
Always start by using the LEAST aggresive pad combo. Here's what I would recommend.
Lake Country Orange pad-Mild cutting power and the one that i've always used. Get atleast one of these, maybe two if you polish often.
LC White- Your polishing pad to be used after the orange pad.
LC Red-This pad you can use for your very last step products as it has no cutting power. Its good to apply glazes, sealents or waxes.
As mentioned you can get these products at tropi-care. But, if you really wanna learn about detailing and other ways to maintain your paint and keep it looking mint, check out this site, you'll find a lot of great info.
http://www.autopia.org/forum/
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Heres the break down for you as far as pads go. Keep in mind that there are a lot of pads out there but you really need no more then 2-3 different pads to get the job done 100%.
Always start by using the LEAST aggresive pad combo. Here's what I would recommend.
Lake Country Orange pad-Mild cutting power and the one that i've always used. Get atleast one of these, maybe two if you polish often.
LC White- Your polishing pad to be used after the orange pad.
LC Red-This pad you can use for your very last step products as it has no cutting power. Its good to apply glazes, sealents or waxes.
As mentioned you can get these products at tropi-care. But, if you really wanna learn about detailing and other ways to maintain your paint and keep it looking mint, check out this site, you'll find a lot of great info.
http://www.autopia.org/forum/
Always start by using the LEAST aggresive pad combo. Here's what I would recommend.
Lake Country Orange pad-Mild cutting power and the one that i've always used. Get atleast one of these, maybe two if you polish often.
LC White- Your polishing pad to be used after the orange pad.
LC Red-This pad you can use for your very last step products as it has no cutting power. Its good to apply glazes, sealents or waxes.
As mentioned you can get these products at tropi-care. But, if you really wanna learn about detailing and other ways to maintain your paint and keep it looking mint, check out this site, you'll find a lot of great info.
http://www.autopia.org/forum/
sounds good thanx man!
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For my Porter-Cable, I get my pads from www.Megiuarsonline.com
Use their 8006 pad to apply polishes and swirl removers etc.
Use their 9006 pad to apply their NXT waxes or other waxes.
I keep 2-3 clean pads on hand all the time, even though I wash them occasionally.
I also use their white microfiber bonnet covers on my PC to remove wax.
I run a detailing business out of my garage, and time is money.
Good luck!
Use their 8006 pad to apply polishes and swirl removers etc.
Use their 9006 pad to apply their NXT waxes or other waxes.
I keep 2-3 clean pads on hand all the time, even though I wash them occasionally.
I also use their white microfiber bonnet covers on my PC to remove wax.
I run a detailing business out of my garage, and time is money.
Good luck!
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I still havent had the chance to use my porter cable. I need to get a backing plate right? I hear the 5 inch pads are the best also is this true. And in the 5 inch pads I only see orange, yellow and white pads but none that are made for waxes. Im confused. lol
I would look into a set of 4" pads and backing plate if you are serious about paint correction.
I have had good results and good reviews from the buyers of the 4" pads. Since Steve has added these to the inventory, they have become my best seller. Especially with smaller areas that need correcting, the 4" pads are unbeatable
fbodyman1026: yes you will need a backing plate to use the LC pads with the Porter Cable. We carry both the large and small plates depending on the pads you have.
fbodyman1026: yes you will need a backing plate to use the LC pads with the Porter Cable. We carry both the large and small plates depending on the pads you have.
