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Originally Posted by sumdetailer
Great work! I was just wondering, why did you use a 7.5" pad? Isn't that a bit big?
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I like 7.5" pads for a few reasons. First of all, I like 7.5" pads because the backing plate is completely surrounded by the pad:
Secondly, I was using a rotary and some believe that the larger the pad = the more it corrects. I have used 7.5" pads plenty of times with a
PC and have gotten nice results as well. Because of their nature, the backing of the pads are essentially molded into the pad making them last for a very long time. I have had my pads for 2-3 years and they are still in very good condition. I don't have any of the new CCS variable contour 7.5" pads though. Also, The ones that are rounded aren't very friendly via rotary either. Most of the ones I have are concaved but half way in it is flat and there is a 'pocket' to the middle of the pad, which makes them easier to control via rotary.
7.5" pads are a tad large to use via DA so I have been trying to get LC to make a pad slightly smaller, with the same design. If they do so, those pads will outlast any other pad on the market. A 6.5" total OD with a 5" BP and a 5" total OD pad with a 3.75 - 4 " BP would be ideal, IMO. I'm sure they would cost more that comparable pads but they'd surely be worth it.
Here are the ones I like the best:
Compared to the new CCS curved ones ...
06-30-2008, 09:25 AM
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