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WRAPT C5Z06
06-20-2011, 04:56 PM
3401

Pros: Forced rotation, no vibration, powerful

Cons: pad spins the wrong way(IMO), you have to fight the polisher

Traditional DA:

Pros: free rotating spindle meaning you don't have to fight the polisher, new technology pads and products

Cons: vibration, pad stops spinning on non-flat surfaces

With the MF system , it's a given, the traditional DA hands down! With foam pads, I still haven't figured out which I like to use better! :dunno:
Dubbin1
06-20-2011, 04:58 PM
3401

Cons: pad spins the wrong way(IMO), you have to fight the polisher



I really have to disagree with that one Mark, I have zero issues controlling it and can even make one handed passes with it.
WRAPT C5Z06
06-20-2011, 05:00 PM
I really have to disagree with that one Mark, I have zero issues controlling it and can even make one handed passes with it.
If you're using a soft pads, yes, but when using a firm pad, forget about it. JMO.
Dubbin1
06-20-2011, 05:01 PM
If you're using a soft pads, yes, but when using a firm pad, forget about it. JMO.

Orange CCS, one handed passes ;)
WRAPT C5Z06
06-20-2011, 05:05 PM
Orange CCS, one handed passes ;)
I consider the LC orange a fairly soft pad ;)
CEE DOG
06-20-2011, 05:07 PM
You are both wrong. :laughing:
Dubbin1
06-20-2011, 05:07 PM
I consider the LC orange a fairly soft pad ;)

I think you should refer to your post on the other forum :laughing:
Rsurfer
06-20-2011, 05:11 PM
If I agreed with both of you, we all would be wrong.
WRAPT C5Z06
06-20-2011, 05:13 PM
I think you should refer to your post on the other forum :laughing:
:confused:

I never said it was a firm pad, just that it's not as aggressive as I want it to be.
CEE DOG
06-20-2011, 05:14 PM
If I agreed with both of you, we all would be wrong.

:iagree:
Dubbin1
06-20-2011, 05:15 PM
:confused:

I never said it was a firm pad, just that it's not as aggressive as I want it to be.

If you're talking LC pads there is only one pad more aggressive, the Yellow one that is mad aggressive.
WRAPT C5Z06
06-20-2011, 05:27 PM
If you're talking LC pads there is only one pad more aggressive, the Yellow one that is mad aggressive.
Pass on the LC yellow! I was just using a buff and shine yellow(not as firm as LC yellow) and I had to fight the 3401. I then grabbed my GG with the buff and shine yellow and I didn't feel like I was fighting the polisher, but this was on a flat panel. On curved panels, GG or any traditional DA for the lose! :laughing:
mbkite
06-20-2011, 05:35 PM
I liked the other picture of 07 zoh6 better he looked like the Genie in
the lamp from an old bugs bunny cartoon from my youth..
Deep Gloss Auto Salon
06-20-2011, 05:47 PM
I do not have any issues controlling the 3401 regardless of pad selection... Keeping the pad perfectly flat is the key and is also great training for when you decide to graduate to a rotary.
WRAPT C5Z06
06-20-2011, 05:48 PM
I liked the other picture of 07 zoh6 better he looked like the Genie in
the lamp from an old bugs bunny cartoon from my youth..
:laughing:

I got tired of the "flex" pose :laughing:


I do not have any issues controlling the 3401 regardless of pad selection... Keeping the pad perfectly flat is the key and is also great training for when you decide to graduate to a rotary.
I always keep the pad flat. I can control it, I just find a traditional DA easier to control. Do you disagree with that?