Question for the Pro's

[{FzS}BlacKMagicK]

Hi All, new to the forum, first post here.
Lemme start by saying...THIS FORUM ROCKS!!!
But, you already knew that...lol

I have a question regarding my car, it's a black 01' Trans Am WS6 and as most of you may know, it has more curves than a roomful of Playboy bunnies.

My question is, would you still go with regular pads on this type of car, keeping the pad always at a 90 degree angle to the surface or would you go with something that has more give, say a lambswool pad with a bonnet on it?

I have recently purchased the PC7424 HD, and with it, a foam pad kit, lambswool pads/terry cloth and microfiber bonnets.
Also got Cobra Microfiber towels and some DP glass cleaner and microweave glass cleaning clothes. Got some Wolfgang deep gloss sealant and Pinnacle's Souveran paste wax.

Also just ordered the Shmitt mitt, some detailing brushes, and the XMT swirl removers and pad cleaning products.

I think that's everything, despite this, I am now thinking of switching to the Edge pad system.

Want to get the foam gun, probably order it this weekend.
As you can see, I am VERY serious about doing this right.
Any and all input would be greatly appreciated.

[nick19]

Originally Posted by {FzS}BlacKMagicK

Hi All, new to the forum, first post here.
Lemme start by saying...THIS FORUM ROCKS!!!
But, you already knew that...lol

I have a question regarding my car, it's a black 01' Trans Am WS6 and as most of you may know, it has more curves than a roomful of Playboy bunnies.

My question is, would you still go with regular pads on this type of car, keeping the pad always at a 90 degree angle to the surface or would you go with something that has more give, say a lambswool pad with a bonnet on it?

I have recently purchased the PC7424 HD, and with it, a foam pad kit, lambswool pads/terry cloth and microfiber bonnets.
Also got Cobra Microfiber towels and some DP glass cleaner and microweave glass cleaning clothes. Got some Wolfgang deep gloss sealant and Pinnacle's Souveran paste wax.

Also just ordered the Shmitt mitt, some detailing brushes, and the XMT swirl removers and pad cleaning products.

I think that's everything, despite this, I am now thinking of switching to the Edge pad system.

Want to get the foam gun, probably order it this weekend.
As you can see, I am VERY serious about doing this right.
Any and all input would be greatly appreciated.

A few questions for you..

I'm assuming you didn't get the package with the Edge pads? Which pads did you end up getting?

Are you considering polishing the paint, or just applying sealants/waxes to your car? I see you have XMT, but you can't apply that with a bonnett. You will need to have a some-what aggressive pad, and a aggressive pad to polish the paint.

I would only use the lambswool pad underneath a bonnet, don't use the lambswool pad by itself. You will eat your poor paint with that pad.

On a curvy surface, when polishing, you need to apply pressure to the head of the PC, and work WITH the curves. The pad needs pressure to it at all times, no matter what the angle.

I hope this helps a little.. we just need a little more information.


Take care, and welcome.





-Nick
5-Star Auto Detailing

[{FzS}BlacKMagicK]

Thank you!

Definitely polishing it first.

The kit I got was the Wolfgang Euro Tech Smart BFPK-100 6.5" Dual Action Foam pad kit.

I know you can't use the lambswool pad by themselves, but didn't know you couldn't use the XMT on the terry bonnets, ok np.

Do you think I would be better off with the Edge pad system?

[wytstang]

When I first order my LC pads the velco just couldn't hold on to the pad @speed 5.5 and 6 (pad and backing plate were new). It flew off just after 20min of me practacing with it, needless to say I saved up and went with the Edge kit (still on sale for $99) and used it for the first time a few weekends ago. Very very happy with the system, it self centers and it hold on to the pad. I'm no pro so i'll just let others answer you Q's, I just want to see the car love the syling of the WS6

[{FzS}BlacKMagicK]

Oh you'll see her alright...just not until she's gleaming, she's very shy about going in public without lookin' all pretty...lol


That velcro problem is enough for me.
Do you guys recommend the regular Edge flat pads or the wavy?

And where do you get the Edge 4" pads from?

Sorry about the Pro thing, didn't mean to intimidate anyone, just that compared to me, anyone would be...lol

[abrcrombe]

4" pads are not available just yet. The flat pads are considered to have a little more cut than the wavy. Wavy works well with a rotary because it disperses the heat away from the paint. This is not a problem with the PC. Get the flat, I have them and they work fine.

[Nica]

Hi, welcome to AG.

I too purchased the Edge 2000 pads, they work well. As for the difference between pads (flat Vs wavy) from what I have read here from others is that the wavy edge pads are better at dispersing heat compared to the flat pads. Not that the flat pads don't do a good job but apparently that is the difference. As far as performance that I do not know, I got the flats and they do well for me. I'm actually considering purchasing another set as a back up.

No pro either, but that's just my $0.02

[killrwheels@autogeek]

One of my past cars was a 1995 R/A Transam. Black on Black. I loved the car, but hated it also. Always looked great, but was a beast in the rain with no modern traction additives. Added a Honker, Heads, SLP headers, and Dynomax exhaust. What a ride ...

I use to use and still would, the smaller 4 inch pads. Easy to get around all the swoops on the car and around the rear under the wing.

[{FzS}BlacKMagicK]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

One of my past cars was a 2005 R/A Transam. Black on Black. I loved the car, but hated it also. Always looked great, but was a beast in the rain with no modern traction additives. Added a Honker, Heads, SLP headers, and Dynomax exhaust. What a ride ...

I use to use and still would, the smaller 4 inch pads. Easy to get around all the swoops on the car and around the rear under the wing.

I'm sorry, what is a 2005 R/A TransAm? Never heard of it. Is this a Pontiac? As far as I know, all T/A's ceased production in 2002.

My T/A has traction control

That vette is gorgeous killer, where on earth did you get those flames??? Looks like that guys flames I've seen on TV, can't think of his name right now though. I know he has the killerpaint site though. You HAVE to be winning shows with that.

I was thinkin the same thing about the 4" pads but I can't wait.

I will definitely be ordering the Edge system with the flat pads when I get home from work, on dinner break right now.

Thanks everyone for your very much appreciated input. Detail on!!!

[killrwheels@autogeek]

sorry senior moment ... 10 years fly by quite fast 1995. R/A - Ram Air, it was the production hood taken from the previous years Firehawk only. I had a pic in the Readers Ride Section of High Tech, need to try and find it and scan it.

Sorry no flames on my Vette (c6), she's a daily driver. I am sure you are thinking of Jims Z06 from Corvetteforum. Great guy and beautiful car (C5)