Just got my pc and i cant even use it!!!! help

[Thejoyofdriving]

I just got my pc 7424 from AG, and i was so excited. but, then i put a 6.5 inch pad on with a 5 inch backing plate, and jezzzzzz the thing was vibrating like crazy. the pad was centered perfectly and every thing checked out. It turns out the counter weight is too small! im not trying to bad mouth AG or anything but i think i have the right to be upset, this is really pissing me off because i run a buissnes, i was suppose to detail a maserati this weekend, but now i cant. on level 1 it is pretty bad, but if i step it up to 3, 0r 4, it becomes painfull. i can barely hold on at 5! i hope i havent damaged the machines bearing. i talked to AG BEFORE i bought it and they told me that i did not need a larger counter weight, i bought exactly what they recomended, and now i have to wait on new pads and a new counter weight. I am thinking of buying the edge 2000 pad line(the egg carton ones). i am thinking about buying some blue edge pads for polishing and some red pads for waxing. the shape of these edge pads are a little weird, and i dont know if they are effective because of there unusual shape what do you guys think about these edge 2000 egg carton pads? are they any good? do they work well with the 7424? do they provide even coats?

[Brace1]

Sorry, but I don't think AG misled you. I have the same size backing plate and pad combo and have no issues.

In regards to the convoluted pads, I think that's a waste on a PC, they're really designed for a rotary where the convoluted surface displaces the heat better than a flat or concave pad.

[JBs]

put the washer in...

[ltoman]

yah ag is really good about their customer service, truly. you should talk to them first via phone or something.

[Rsurfer]

I have both the 5" and 6" counter weights. The 6" seems to run the 5" backing plate with a 6.5" pad a little smoother, but they both work. You maybe having some other problem with your pc. I agree with brace1 on the pads. They are called wave pads.

[killrwheels@autogeek]

never noticed any difference from counterweights, have both. Less than one ounce difference. Remember its a random orbital not a rotary, as such it spins off-axis and vibrates quite a bit.

[Surfer]

I have the two counter weights and can't tell a difference eitehr from what I remember, I also have the Edge Pads which are already well balanced....so who knows, maybe on a backing plate pad you can?

[Gary Sword]

I get some vibration on mine but it's not bad. If you do have a problem with your machine I know AG will take good care of you.

[Thejoyofdriving]

im sure AG will help me out. i doubt its something wrong with the pc, it could be, but then if there was something wrong what would it be?. i have already put the washer in, every thing is set up correctly as far as any one who has looked at it could tell. the main reasons why i want to switch to the wave 6" pads is because they are smaller and easier to center. Has any one had any sort of problems with these wave pads? are they less affective ?

[D&D Auto Detailing]

You said you have your own detailing business?