What pads work well with dewalt 849?

[YankeeFan]

Surprisingly received one for Christmas, not sure much about it. Can you suggest pads that work well with it? Have Menzerna polishes and 2006 Civic if that helps.

Thanks,
Howard

[TimmyG]

I prefer to work with 5.5" and 6.5" Lake Country pads. I normally use flat pads and hybrid pads, but lately have gravitated to the waffle weave pads.

[Mike Phillips]

I like the 5" and 6.5" Hybrid Pads lately and also the LC Gold Jewelling Flat Pad.


Definitely look at getting some flexible backing plates,


Here's a few articles to read through...


Rotary Buffers
Rotary Buffers are the most powerful type of tool used to work on paint. These tools use a direct drive gear mechanism to rotate a pad under pressure in a single direction. This type of tool works fastest for removing sanding marks after wetsanding, serious paint defects and oxidation off both cars and boats. These types of tools will tend to leave holograms behind that are best removed using dual action type polishers for a swirl-free finish even after multiple washings.

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New - How to buff off an edge when using a rotary buffer (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/58392-how-buff-off-edge-when-using-rotary-buffer.html)

New - How to use a Rotary Buffer (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/56160-how-use-rotary-buffer.html)

New - Hologram Free with a Rotary Buffer (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/43684-hologram-free-rotary-buffer.html)


DeWALT DWP849X vs Makita 9227C Rotary Buffers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/circular-polishers-rotary-polishers-high-speed-polisher/50661-dewalt-dwp849x-vs-makita-9227c-rotary-buffers.html)

Surgical Buffing (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/47254-surgical-buffing.html)

Edging - Buffing the paint around edges (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/37995-edging-buffing-paint-around-edges.html)

Rotary Buffer Talk with Bob Eichelberg from Flex Tools (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/38118-rotary-buffer-talk-bob-eichelberg-flex-tools.html)

Bumblebee - Testing out the NEW DeWALT DWP849X (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/37831-bumblebee-testing-out-new-dewalt-dwp849x.html)

The New FLEX PE14-2-150 Rotary Buffer (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-car-garage-how-videos/30206-new-flex-pe14-2-150-rotary-buffer.html) - Includes Video

The 10 @ 10 technique for picking up a bead of product with a rotary buffer (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/circular-polishers-rotary-polishers-high-speed-polisher/29321-10-10-technique-picking-up-bead-product-rotary-buffer.html)

Rotary Buffers: Stick Handle - Hoop Handle - Or no handle at all (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/circular-polishers-rotary-polishers-high-speed-polisher/20290-stick-handle-hoop-handle-no-handle-all.html)

Video: The Flex 3403 Rotary Buffer – How to remove Sanding Marks after Dampsanding Orange Peel (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/circular-polishers-rotary-polishers-high-speed-polisher/29030-video-flex-3403-rotary-buffer-how-remove-sanding-marks-after-dampsanding-orange-peel.html)



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Trend: Backing Plate Extensions for Surgical Precision Buffing (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/42949-trend-backing-plate-extensions-surgical-precision-buffing.html)

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Flex-Foam HD Rotary Backing Plate (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/circular-polishers-rotary-polishers-high-speed-polisher/32995-flex-foam-hd-rotary-backing-plate.html)

Flexible Backing Plates (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/wool-foam-buffing-pads/33907-flexible-backing-plates.html)



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[AutowerxDetailing]

I prefer to work with 5.5" and 6.5" Lake Country pads. I normally use flat pads and hybrid pads, but lately have gravitated to the waffle weave pads.

I agree. I use mostly 5.5" CCS but with the rotary I really like the waffle pads.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

I like using the Hydro-techs but if you consider the waffle pads please be advised the waffles tend to sling more product if you are not careful.