What Pads to buy for Porter Cable 7336sp?
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What Pads to buy for Porter Cable 7336sp?
Just picked up the Porter Cable 7336sp at my local Lowes. What pads should I now get and where can I get them from?
Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
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These are the best pc pads I have used.
(I have Meguiars, Lake county pads and Sonus Pads)
The Sonus pad kit has everything you need. Contoured backing plate, Orange Compounding pad,Polishing pad, Finishing pad and wax or sealant pad. Plus you get two micro fiber bonnets for wax Sealant applications or final buffing.
Alos the Sonus SFX polishes are great to use with these pads!!
The last picture were the foam is split next to the velcro that is a Lake County pad. The Sonus pads DO NOT Split, Thats why I love the Sonus pads!!
(I have Meguiars, Lake county pads and Sonus Pads)
The Sonus pad kit has everything you need. Contoured backing plate, Orange Compounding pad,Polishing pad, Finishing pad and wax or sealant pad. Plus you get two micro fiber bonnets for wax Sealant applications or final buffing.
Alos the Sonus SFX polishes are great to use with these pads!!
The last picture were the foam is split next to the velcro that is a Lake County pad. The Sonus pads DO NOT Split, Thats why I love the Sonus pads!!
Last edited by jonw440; Nov 29, 2004 at 04:23 PM.
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Originally Posted by str8ridin
Awesome pads!
But they are kind of pricy for the kit. Is there another pad kit out there recommened but a little cheaper?
But they are kind of pricy for the kit. Is there another pad kit out there recommened but a little cheaper?
If you already have a backing plate they would do.
I recommended the Sonus DAS pads because the kit comes with the backing plate.
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I use pads made by Lake County.
You can read all about them here:
http://www.properautocare.com/mafopaloatla.html
This is a link of the various 6" pads and accesories:
http://www.properautocare.com/hi612infopaa.html
Don't forget to read the tips here:
http://www.properautocare.com/noname.html
I bought some Sonus pads as well, just have not had the chance to try them out yet.
You can read all about them here:
http://www.properautocare.com/mafopaloatla.html
This is a link of the various 6" pads and accesories:
http://www.properautocare.com/hi612infopaa.html
Don't forget to read the tips here:
http://www.properautocare.com/noname.html
I bought some Sonus pads as well, just have not had the chance to try them out yet.
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Can the PC be used for, say, buffing off Zaino or carnauba, or is it more appropriate for polishing?
I'm wondering if buffing off Zaino or normal wax with a motorized unit would "take off too much" of the Zaino vs. just using a towel to buff.
It seems like it would sure take a lot of arm work out of a good Zaino application...
I'm wondering if buffing off Zaino or normal wax with a motorized unit would "take off too much" of the Zaino vs. just using a towel to buff.
It seems like it would sure take a lot of arm work out of a good Zaino application...
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Originally Posted by DiamondNoir2K5
Can the PC be used for, say, buffing off Zaino or carnauba, or is it more appropriate for polishing?
I'm wondering if buffing off Zaino or normal wax with a motorized unit would "take off too much" of the Zaino vs. just using a towel to buff.
It seems like it would sure take a lot of arm work out of a good Zaino application...
I'm wondering if buffing off Zaino or normal wax with a motorized unit would "take off too much" of the Zaino vs. just using a towel to buff.
It seems like it would sure take a lot of arm work out of a good Zaino application...
Personally however, I would remove Zaino by hand. It's just eaiser in the long run.
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Originally Posted by DiamondNoir2K5
Can the PC be used for, say, buffing off Zaino or carnauba, or is it more appropriate for polishing?
I'm wondering if buffing off Zaino or normal wax with a motorized unit would "take off too much" of the Zaino vs. just using a towel to buff.
It seems like it would sure take a lot of arm work out of a good Zaino application...
I'm wondering if buffing off Zaino or normal wax with a motorized unit would "take off too much" of the Zaino vs. just using a towel to buff.
It seems like it would sure take a lot of arm work out of a good Zaino application...
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Originally Posted by awiner
You would use a bonnet cover over a pad to remove product.
Personally however, I would remove Zaino by hand. It's just eaiser in the long run.
Personally however, I would remove Zaino by hand. It's just eaiser in the long run.
Is there something about using the buffer for buffing that I don't know about that makes it less useful than I'm imagining?
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I don't apply nor remove Zaino with the buffer, only by hand. My buffer is soley used for the polishing/pre-cleaning process using Klasse All In One as the base coat or if need be a stronger cleaner/polish before the base coat prior to Zaino.
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Quote: The last picture where the foam is split next to the Velcro that is a Lake County pad. The Sonus pads DO NOT Split, Which is why I love the Sonus pads!
~One man’s opinion / observations
Both these companies (LC and Sonus) use a European (German) foam and both have had problems with the Velcro backing adhesive and the foam splitting due to the size of the foam ‘backing’ (now solved)
~Hope this helps~
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justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ JonM
~One man’s opinion / observations
Both these companies (LC and Sonus) use a European (German) foam and both have had problems with the Velcro backing adhesive and the foam splitting due to the size of the foam ‘backing’ (now solved)
~Hope this helps~
Knowledge unshared is experience wasted [each one / teach one]
justadumbarchitect / so I question everything/ JonM
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Well, the SONUS DAS pads seem to have a package deal that includes the fexible backing plate for about $60, so I'm buying them!
Now I just have to get a heater for my garage.
Thanks for the tips fellas.
Now I just have to get a heater for my garage.
Thanks for the tips fellas.
