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AboveAllDetailing
12-12-2008, 05:31 PM
Quick question

I just purchased foam pads for my PC.

The pads are a half an inch smaller than my plate.

Is it okay to use them or will I need the bigger pad?
Joshs2013MSAltimaSL
12-12-2008, 05:34 PM
I'm pretty sure you're going to need a bigger pad.
AboveAllDetailing
12-12-2008, 05:41 PM
Okay thanks.
joholste
12-12-2008, 07:58 PM
or you could get the smaller adapter
D_Nyholm
12-26-2008, 03:04 PM
What size pads did you buy? What backing plate are you using?
Joshs2013MSAltimaSL
12-26-2008, 05:08 PM
Your pads should always be at least a half inch bigger than the backing plate. That way you don't have to worry about the pad scratching the paint as you work.
Meghan
12-26-2008, 05:29 PM
Your pads should always be at least a half inch bigger than the backing plate. That way you don't have to worry about the pad scratching the paint as you work.

:whs:
Rsurfer
12-26-2008, 05:30 PM
Your pads should always be at least a half inch bigger than the backing plate. That way you don't have to worry about the pad scratching the paint as you work.
You do mean the plate?
Joshs2013MSAltimaSL
12-26-2008, 05:50 PM
Yeah sorry...you don't want the backing plate hitting lol...sorry.
DrivingImpressions
12-26-2008, 07:55 PM
You can buy a smaller backing plate. The just screw on/off. This way you will be able to use different size pads for different areas of the vehicle.
Rsurfer
12-26-2008, 08:32 PM
You can buy a smaller backing plate. The just screw on/off. This way you will be able to use different size pads for different areas of the vehicle.
True to some degree. You wouldn't want to use a 3.5" backing plate with a 6" pad. Just get the right bp for the right pads.
DrivingImpressions
12-26-2008, 10:27 PM
Thats what I meant. That way you can change the backing plate and matching pad. Sorry for any confusion.