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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 03:48 PM
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What pads do you guys use with your PC orbital buffer? Where can i buy them? Thanks ahead.
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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I know, but i wanted to know what the people on this site use.
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/263061-porter-cable-dual-action-polisher-faq.html

Theres a section in the sticky that covers the types of pads and what they're used for. It also provides some links to the vendors that sell them. I have lake country yellow, orange, white and black pads in different sizes but I hardly use the yellow and black pad. Any wax or sealant I apply by hand.
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Thanks!
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Our selection includes the following Lake Country 6.50" diameter varieties:

Yellow-($9.99) "medium grade cutting" foam for stubborn scratch and blemish removal.

Orange-($10.99) "light-cutting/heavy polishing" foam for use after the yellow foam pad. For use with swirl removal micro-abrasive products. Can also be used as the base pad for use with the microfiber bonnets to remove product residue.

White-($9.99) "light polishing" pad may be used after the orange pad to improve clarity to the paint surface.

Blue-($9.99) "final finishing" foam pad for use in applying last step products such as sealant, glazes or liquid waxes. No cutting ability with this foam pad.

See them all in the Porter Cable section at www.tropi-care.com.

For questions, contact us toll-free at (866)341-0050 or steve@tropi-care.com
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Do i need to purchace the velcro backing plate or does the buffer come with it?
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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All our Porter Cable kits come with the Lake Country 5-7/8" diameter velcro-backing plate.
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All I've ever used are Steves pads and they work great.
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Meguiars 8006 for light cutting. 9006 for polishing. meguiars products 80 & 83.
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Originally Posted by 93BlackZ28
What pads do you guys use with your PC orbital buffer? Where can i buy them? Thanks ahead.
Check out Adams polish. I would post the link but it would get deleted. I get all my stuff from him and hes a great guy I talked to him for alittle bit in person. If you want the link send me a pm. Everything you need to know about car caring is on his site and I mean everything video steps and all very helpful.
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