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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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Couple questions?

Just got the PC 7336 from Lowes and I need to know what kind of pads I need and the backing plate. I am going to clay the paint and then hit it with some 3M Finesse IT II swirl remover,which pads do I need for that? The place that I work just recieved some 3M wax w/ Teflon.Anyone had any experience with it?? Thanks
Old Feb 13, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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Re: Couple questions?

You will want a 5" backing plate with 6" pads. I use Lake Country pads from www.topoftheline.com

No polish has a certain pad. Each situation is different. Always start with the least aggressive method first...usually a polishing pad. I recommend a couple of orange light cutting pads and several white polishing pads.

I have not used that wax, but I haven't heard anything spectacular about it.
Old Feb 13, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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Re: Couple questions?

Originally Posted by ZaneO
You will want a 5" backing plate with 6" pads. I use Lake Country pads from www.topoftheline.com

No polish has a certain pad. Each situation is different. Always start with the least aggressive method first...usually a polishing pad. I recommend a couple of orange light cutting pads and several white polishing pads.

I have not used that wax, but I haven't heard anything spectacular about it.
I found the pads,but I don't see the 5" backer plate?
Old Feb 13, 2005 | 05:27 PM
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Hmm...looks like they only carry the 6" backing plates. They will work, but I prefer the 5"

Another couple of places I order from are www.autopia-carcare.com and www.autogeek.net
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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Re: Couple questions?

Originally Posted by ZaneO
Hmm...looks like they only carry the 6" backing plates. They will work, but I prefer the 5"

Another couple of places I order from are www.autopia-carcare.com and www.autogeek.net
Thanks. Autogeek has them.
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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Re: Couple questions?

is this the correct backing plate.

http://www.topoftheline.com/polisher-back-plate.html

and these pads??

http://www.topoftheline.com/7durvelpad.html
Old Feb 14, 2005 | 11:52 PM
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That combination will work, but it's not what I use. I use 5" backing plate and 6.5" pads.
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