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Offline bobbieboy69er

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Which Pads??
« on: 10 October 2011, 19:10 »
Im new to the detailing game and am ordering my first DA Polisher tomorrow (Kestrel DAS-6). It comes with a 6" backing plate.

What pads do you guys recommend?  Ideally i want something that going to last, possibly machine washable?

I have been looking at the meguairs pads but i think they only come in a 7" which is a tad too big for me, i would perfer a 5 1/2 - 6.

Thanks in advance!
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Re: Which Pads??
« Reply #1 on: 10 October 2011, 19:48 »
Jut missed 15% off at waxamomo on 3M pads! Have a look on their website. Lots of options.
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Re: Which Pads??
« Reply #2 on: 10 October 2011, 20:00 »
Lots of options........... Thats the problem!
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Re: Which Pads??
« Reply #3 on: 10 October 2011, 20:06 »
3M pads and polishes still available at discounted prices  :laugh:

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=catshow&ref=3M

Festool still discounted too for anyone fancy trying something different  :wink:

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=catshow&ref=festool

Or our full range of pads:

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/index.php?app=ecom&ns=catshow&ref=machine-polishing

If you specifically want a smaller pad (5 1/2 inch) have a look at the Hex-Logic pads.
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Re: Which Pads??
« Reply #4 on: 10 October 2011, 20:09 »
Quote from: bobbieboy69er on 10 October 2011, 20:00
Lots of options........... Thats the problem!

 :laugh:  

I had this problem up until a while ago where I managed to pick up a 2nd hand DA with 3 pads (one of each of the megs pads cutting/buffing/polishing), I had the megs pads recommended to me by several people.

I think though you can't go wrong really with say 1 of eachcutting/buffing/polishing pad of 1 brand. The hex logic ones on waxamomo and lake county ones are meant to be good!!
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Re: Which Pads??
« Reply #5 on: 10 October 2011, 20:16 »
Waxamomo, been trying to ring you today!!

Are the 3m or hexlogic pads washable?

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Re: Which Pads??
« Reply #6 on: 10 October 2011, 20:49 »
Quote from: bobbieboy69er on 10 October 2011, 20:16
Waxamomo, been trying to ring you today!!

Are the 3m or hexlogic pads washable?



I'm sure Chris/Guy will be along to put me correct if I am not already, but most pads will be washable/re usable. Run them under the tap, give em a rinse with some fairy liquid or some sort of cleaning 'stuff' then leave em in a bucket to soak and I'm sure they'll turn out good as new!
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Re: Which Pads??
« Reply #7 on: 11 October 2011, 07:15 »
Quote from: bobbieboy69er on 10 October 2011, 20:16
Waxamomo, been trying to ring you today!!

Are the 3m or hexlogic pads washable?



Sorry been up the wall. Yes all pads are washable, as Si has said, under the tap with a little fairy liquid gets them looking like new again.
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Re: Which Pads??
« Reply #8 on: 11 October 2011, 08:08 »
Can't really go wrong with 3M pads and polishes :)
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Offline bobbieboy69er

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Re: Which Pads??
« Reply #9 on: 11 October 2011, 08:31 »
3m it is then  :smiley:

Cheers chaps, ill post back when ive give them a go
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