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    Any tips/advice on how to get around somewhat concave curved panels such as the fenders with a microfiber pad?

    Any tips/advice on how to get around somewhat concave curved panels such as the fenders with a 5.5" diameter microfiber pad?

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    Re: Any tips/advice on how to get around somewhat concave curved panels such as the fenders with a microfiber pad?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bri26 View Post
    Any tips/advice on how to get around somewhat concave curved panels such as the fenders with a 5.5" diameter microfiber pad?
    Guessing you're using a free spinning tool? If so get what you can and then do by hand or it is what it is.

    Gear driven da would be able to work up on edge.

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    Re: Any tips/advice on how to get around somewhat concave curved panels such as the fenders with a microfiber pad?

    I use heavier cutting foam pads for sections like that. The thick ones work the contours better.

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    Re: Any tips/advice on how to get around somewhat concave curved panels such as the fenders with a microfiber pad?

    Get a 3" backing plate or better yet, get a 3" machine.

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    Re: Any tips/advice on how to get around somewhat concave curved panels such as the fenders with a microfiber pad?

    Which polisher are you using?

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    Re: Any tips/advice on how to get around somewhat concave curved panels such as the fenders with a microfiber pad?

    8mm throw DA polisher with a 5" backing plate

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    Re: Any tips/advice on how to get around somewhat concave curved panels such as the fenders with a microfiber pad?

    Try 3" foam pads if you have a smaller BP.

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    Re: Any tips/advice on how to get around somewhat concave curved panels such as the fenders with a microfiber pad?

    Quote Originally Posted by Rsurfer View Post
    Get a 3" backing plate or better yet, get a 3" machine.
    I had to use a 3 inch on this nightmare of curves! Used the 5” on roof onlyAny tips/advice on how to get around somewhat concave curved panels such as the fenders with a microfiber pad?


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    Re: Any tips/advice on how to get around somewhat concave curved panels such as the fenders with a microfiber pad?

    Quote Originally Posted by DanaDetailingPros View Post
    I had to use a 3 inch on this nightmare of curves! Used the 5” on roof onlyAny tips/advice on how to get around somewhat concave curved panels such as the fenders with a microfiber pad?


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    Re: Any tips/advice on how to get around somewhat concave curved panels such as the fenders with a microfiber pad?

    3" DA backing plate which allows you to use 3.5" pads...

    3 Inch Dual Action Flexible Backing Plate
    i am the jump starter.

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