What pads for the DeWALT Rotary Buffer?

[Mike Phillips]

What pads for the DeWALT Rotary Buffer?


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Hey Mike Phillips the master of paint,

I just placed a order for a dewalt and was curious if pad sizes effect performance and control ability and what pad size do you recommend for a rotary.

-H

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Personally I would have purchased the Flex PE14 instead of the DeWALT rotary buffer but that's just me.

Regardless, when learning to use a rotary buffer it's easier when using smaller pads versus larger pads. A foam cushion backing plate also helps too.

Here's an article I wrote to share some pads I like with the Flex PE14 but you can use them with the DeWALT too.



My recommended buffing pads for the Flex PE14 (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/87097-my-recommended-buffing-pads-flex-pe14.html)



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[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Personally I would have purchased the Flex PE14 instead of the DeWALT rotary buffer but that's just me.

I agree Mike. I made the same mistake of buying the 849x because it was cheaper. I wish I would have just picked up the PE14 from the get go.

I also prefer to use the Hybrid pads as well with the PE14.

[java]

Excellent reading in the link you provided. Just have one question is Lake Country the only one that uses electrified wool for pads?

[Mike Phillips]

Excellent reading in the link you provided.



Thank you. :xyxthumbs:






Just have one question is Lake Country the only one that uses electrified wool for pads?




The only company that I know of making electrified wool pads.


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[java]

Thank you. :xyxthumbs:






The only company that I know of making electrified wool pads.


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Thanks for the reply Mike! Do you have to use a Lake Country backing plate or the black and white one will do?

[Mike Phillips]

Thanks for the reply Mike! Do you have to use a Lake Country backing plate or the black and white one will do?


You can use any backing plate that fits and the hooks attach to the loop material. I prefer backing plates that offer a foam cushion inter core.


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[java]

Thanks Mike for the reply!