Pad Sizes?? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

dr.jay · 04-09-2009, 09:02 AM

I have a PC 7424 but I ordered a Makita 9227, I want to be able to use the size I choose for both(6.5" or 5.5"). I know 6.5's dont work well with the PC but is there any cons about using a 5.5" with a Rotary other than the size difference?

ToadHollow · 04-09-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dr.jay

I have a PC 7424 but I ordered a Makita 9227, I want to be able to use the size I choose for both(6.5" or 5.5"). I know 6.5's dont work well with the PC but is there any cons about using a 5.5" with a Rotary other than the size difference?

I have both types of polishers as well and haven't noticed there to be any problems when interchanging the pads. The rotary doesn't get used THAT much anymore so this is just MHO.

twinturboa51 · 04-09-2009, 09:54 AM

nope shouldnt be.....i think the pc comes standard with the 5 inch setup

dr.jay · 04-09-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by twinturboa51

nope shouldnt be.....i think the pc comes standard with the 5 inch setup

I got the package from detailed image and it came with 6" pads

twinturboa51 · 04-09-2009, 10:59 AM

They put that package together. I think they only sell the 4 and 6 inch pads so they package the 6 inch counter weight and the backing plate in their packages. The actual pc should have come with the 5 inch counter weight on it, and you can buy 5 inch pads for it. Really it comes down to what you can get/prefer. I like the 6 inch pads because it doesn’t take as long. Some people like smaller pads because they can get into smaller areas with it. It all depends on what you like.

dr.jay · 04-09-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by twinturboa51

They put that package together. I think they only sell the 4 and 6 inch pads so they package the 6 inch counter weight and the backing plate in their packages. The actual pc should have come with the 5 inch counter weight on it, and you can buy 5 inch pads for it. Really it comes down to what you can get/prefer. I like the 6 inch pads because it doesn’t take as long. Some people like smaller pads because they can get into smaller areas with it. It all depends on what you like.

Thanks

FiveSouth · 04-09-2009, 12:24 PM

I use 5.5 on both with no problems.

taliesen · 05-29-2009, 02:50 PM

Just got my PC 7424 from DetailImage, and I ordered some 4" pads to go with it. Is there a need for a specific counter weight for the 4" pads? I know it comes stock with the 5" weight, and DI supplied the 6" weight, but nothing came with the 4" starter set from them.

Thanks in advance!

FMINUS · 06-01-2009, 10:24 AM

I only use the 5.5s

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twinturboa51 Captain Drives: Montego Blue 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bawston Posts: 620 iTrader: (0)	nope shouldnt be.....i think the pc comes standard with the 5 inch setup __________________

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twinturboa51 Captain Drives: Montego Blue 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bawston Posts: 620 iTrader: (0)	They put that package together. I think they only sell the 4 and 6 inch pads so they package the 6 inch counter weight and the backing plate in their packages. The actual pc should have come with the 5 inch counter weight on it, and you can buy 5 inch pads for it. Really it comes down to what you can get/prefer. I like the 6 inch pads because it doesn’t take as long. Some people like smaller pads because they can get into smaller areas with it. It all depends on what you like. __________________

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taliesen Self Imposed Exile Drives: 09 E90 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 229 iTrader: (1)	Just got my PC 7424 from DetailImage, and I ordered some 4" pads to go with it. Is there a need for a specific counter weight for the 4" pads? I know it comes stock with the 5" weight, and DI supplied the 6" weight, but nothing came with the 4" starter set from them. Thanks in advance! __________________ 2009 E90 328i - Space Gray / Black-Ette / Aluminum / 6MT / Xenons / BT / iPod / Legal Tints / Blue and White CF Roundels / Clear Bra / Done Modding (daily driver)

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04-09-2009, 12:24 PM	#7
FiveSouth Private Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	I use 5.5 on both with no problems.

06-01-2009, 10:24 AM	#9
FMINUS Captain Drives: E90 M5 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chino Hills CA Posts: 754 iTrader: (2)	I only use the 5.5s