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Title: 7" pads recommendation
Post by: richw911 on 01 March 2012, 18:29

Just looking at the prices of Megs pads £13 each for the G220. What others are as good? What are you using?

Are cheap ones any good?  :smiley:

Title: Re: 7" pads recommendation
Post by: Seanl on 01 March 2012, 20:10

I use 3M pads. Only 3 colours so cant forget what they're used for, and great value. Excellent choice for the new DIY'er like myself.  :cool:

Title: Re: 7" pads recommendation
Post by: richw911 on 01 March 2012, 21:52

Quote from: Seanl on 01 March 2012, 20:10

I use 3M pads. Only 3 colours so cant forget what they're used for, and great value. Excellent choice for the new DIY'er like myself.  :cool:

Thanks have you got a link please?

Title: Re: 7" pads recommendation
Post by: jakester on 02 March 2012, 10:24

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/3m/brand_2.html

Title: Re: 7" pads recommendation
Post by: Dan J on 02 March 2012, 15:50

3m pads are great but perform better on a rotory which they are designed for,
Take a look at these which perform well on both
http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Lake_Country_Products_1.html  scroll down for the bigger pads.

Title: Re: 7" pads recommendation
Post by: richw911 on 02 March 2012, 17:08

Thanks for the help guys  :afro:

Title: Re: 7" pads recommendation
Post by: Mr Blue on 03 March 2012, 13:12

Careful with the 7'' megs pads. They can blow to bits if you run the thing at high speed  :evil:

Personaly i'd get the 4'' megs pads only. Found the 7'' were not that great with a orbital buffer.

Title: Re: 7" pads recommendation
Post by: scarr89 on 03 March 2012, 17:01

Quote from: richw911 on 01 March 2012, 21:52

Quote from: Seanl on 01 March 2012, 20:10

I use 3M pads. Only 3 colours so cant forget what they're used for, and great value. Excellent choice for the new DIY'er like myself.  :cool:

Thanks have you got a link please?

Pahhhh, you saw it here first people. Rich asking for a link :wink: :grin:

Title: Re: 7" pads recommendation
Post by: richw911 on 03 March 2012, 18:46

Quote from: Mr Blue on 03 March 2012, 13:12

Careful with the 7'' megs pads. They can blow to bits if you run the thing at high speed  :evil:

Personaly i'd get the 4'' megs pads only. Found the 7'' were not that great with a orbital buffer.

Ok thanks for the advice  :wink:

Quote from: scarr89 on 03 March 2012, 17:01

Quote from: richw911 on 01 March 2012, 21:52

Quote from: Seanl on 01 March 2012, 20:10

I use 3M pads. Only 3 colours so cant forget what they're used for, and great value. Excellent choice for the new DIY'er like myself.  :cool:

Thanks have you got a link please?

Pahhhh, you saw it here first people. Rich asking for a link :wink: :grin:

 :grin:

Title: Re: 7" pads recommendation
Post by: Big Tone on 04 March 2012, 12:43

Quote from: scarr89 on 03 March 2012, 17:01

Quote from: richw911 on 01 March 2012, 21:52

Quote from: Seanl on 01 March 2012, 20:10

I use 3M pads. Only 3 colours so cant forget what they're used for, and great value. Excellent choice for the new DIY'er like myself.  :cool:

Thanks have you got a link please?

Pahhhh, you saw it here first people. Rich asking for a link :wink: :grin:

Nice.  :grin:

Title: Re: 7" pads recommendation
Post by: waxamomo on 09 March 2012, 18:48

3M pads are excellent quality and value for money  :wink:

Title: Re: 7" pads recommendation
Post by: richw911 on 09 March 2012, 20:18

Quote from: waxamomo on 09 March 2012, 18:48

3M pads are excellent quality and value for money  :wink:

Thank you :afro:

Title: Re: 7" pads recommendation
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2012, 21:59

are these any good

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power+Tool+Accessories/Buffing+Polishing/Hook+and+Loop+Polishing+Sponge+180mm/d80/sd2694/p26896

has to be worth a go for the money?  :undecided:

Title: Re: 7" pads recommendation
Post by: Seanl on 18 March 2012, 07:36

Seriously, for the sake of 2 quid just get a decent well known branded and recommended pad, and from a specialist like waxamomo who will only stock decent stuff. That pad is probably bottom of the barrel stuff from a retailer that specialises in completely different things to car care.

Title: Re: 7" pads recommendation
Post by: richw911 on 18 March 2012, 12:44

Quote from: Seanl on 18 March 2012, 07:36

Seriously, for the sake of 2 quid just get a decent well known branded and recommended pad, and from a specialist like waxamomo who will only stock decent stuff. That pad is probably bottom of the barrel stuff from a retailer that specialises in completely different things to car care.

Ah didn't realise the 3M pads were so cheap! I've seen pads for around £13 each  :smiley:

Cheers