To Wave or Not to Wave...

**Reddwarf** · 03-18-2007, 10:06 AM

Everyone is mentioning 6" pads. So now I'm even more perplexed. Is 6 inch or 8 inch better for the PC? Doe size matter (ha ha)? I just reread the description of the Wave pads and I see that it states it is designed to dissapate the heat from a "rotary". The first time I read that I was just think PC, but now I see it is not a PC. So, I'm thinking the Wave pads are probably not the best choice for a PC.

So not the decision is 6 or 8 inch? It looks like from reading the different descriptions that the 6 inch durafoam pads are for the PC.

Does that sound right to everyone?

**JoeD** · 03-18-2007, 11:31 AM

Yes, 6" for PC and 8" or 6" for rotary.

**Jimmie** · 03-18-2007, 12:16 PM

This won't help compare the two, but I remember struggling with the same decision. I got the standard Edge 2K 6" kit and like them. Once you have the adapter for your PC you always have the ability to buy idividual pads. I think that I'll buy one wave pad, try it, and compare. You won't be sorry with the standard.

**Nica** · 03-18-2007, 12:29 PM

I can't remember who but they were saying that the 8" pads were giving them problems with the pads hoping. I've never used the 8" so I don't know I'm just going by what was said here. In addition, my opinion is that the 8" pads would do just fine but in large flat areas like the hood, roof and trunk...I guess all depending on the vehicle your detailing. I like the 6" because you can pretty much get in anywhere with them...well just about.

So to conclude..I'm getting both the 6" and the 8"..nothing wrong with having choices when detailing right hehehehe.

**Junebug** · 03-23-2007, 11:48 AM

8" on the rotary is the way to go, I tried LC 6.5 foam and 8" wool pads, you have better reach with the 8, like a lawn mower with an off-set deck, allows your pad to slip in closer around stuff.

**Nuke33** · 03-23-2007, 02:12 PM

I think its for cooling purposes, My lc pads for fine but if i was going to use a rotery i would give the wave pads a chance not like they are bad, they are a improvment but why switch if your current pads are working?

**BILL** · 03-23-2007, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by orngez

you want the heat from the rotary...just not too much...from what they are saying the wave pattern helps keep the heat even and not all focused in one spot...placing my 6 in wave pad order soon so i can have pads for both my rotary and pc...

Edge 2k makes a 6 "wave

**Whitethunder46** · 03-23-2007, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by BILL

Edge 2k makes a 6 "wave

The Edge 2000 Wave 6 inch Foam Pads

**BILL** · 03-23-2007, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by Whitethunder46

The Edge 2000 Wave 6 inch Foam Pads

THANKS.........

A/G says there for the P.C. and recomend the 8" for the rotary, but I
wonder how the 6" would work with the rotary

**BILL** · 03-23-2007, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by ryandamartini

Waves do not provide more bite than their fellow counterparts. The wave design is meant to go more towards rotary on which heat builds up very quickly. The PC does nowhere the heat disperssion of a rotary, therefore the wave design is not needed.

FOr the PC my final verdict is which STYLE do you like? If you are going to use a rotary as well or learn on one, the ave pads would be a good investment.

-Ryan

I agree....the P.C is slow enough breakng down polishes why make it slower with wave pads?? i like them for rotarys.......