Recommend Pads and backing plate for 7424(non-XP)

[jem7sk]

I've got an older 2005 era PC 7424(non-xp) and need to know which backing plate and pads to use for a metallic silver Subaru Impreza (soft paint)?

I already have a 5.5" Lake county backing plate but need pads and would also like a 3" backing plate and pads.

Also, if you could recommend a good AIO to use to clean and protect the paint that would be great.. Thanks!

[VISITOR]

while i just recently just got them and haven't used them just yet, the new megs 5" DA foam discs would be a great choice (many have been waiting for years including myself to offer them in this size!). they are low profile and seem to be perfect fit for the DA. can't wait to use them!!

[jem7sk]

Thx.. got some in my cart now.. how about for 3"? I need a plate and pad...

[dlc95]

I'd like to get the new Meguiar's backing plates in the 3" & 5", to use with my PC. I have Dynabrade backing plates currently.

[SameGuy]

The W67DA backing plate is the correct size for 5" MF discs and foam pads.

IMHO you'd be best served with that backing plate and the Meguiars DA 5" Microfiber Correction System, plus a bottle of D302 Polish. You may not need the D302 for a lighter color like silver.

[jem7sk]

Thanks.. will the 5" Lake County Work?

lake country 5 inch backing plate, 5 inch backin plate, 5 inch hook and loop backing plate

[VISITOR]

Thanks.. will the 5" Lake County Work?

lake country 5 inch backing plate, 5 inch backin plate, 5 inch hook and loop backing plate

generally using the manufacturers backing plate with their pad is best. i have a 5" LC DA backing plate and it works fine with all the pads i've used on it. just be sure to be careful and slowly remove the pad from the backing plate and not just rip it off because you can damage/rip the pad and velcro...

[Rmd]

I would stay away from the Meg's MF correction system on a 7424. I tried that approach when my only polisher was a 7424, and the machine wasn't up to the task of spinning the pads. I bought a GG6 after that and the Meg's MF system worked well for me. I use my 7424 with a 3.5 backplate and 4" pads now, and it's ok for that.

[builthatch]

i posted in another thread when i meant to respond here. oops. oh well.

i dropped Lake Country pads in favor of Buff & Shine, particularly because they have 4" flat pads that aren't stupid tall and aren't CCS. and Griot's has low profile 3" pads for tight spots (orange for correction, black for finish polishing).

with a PC, esp. an older one, i think the 4" short flat pads are super handy because you can eek out more correction power than you can with 5.5" pads.

in B&S colors, orange, green and black would probably be your best bet, with you using the green and black on that car, depending on what you are doing.

i too back the suggestion of the 5" LC DA plate and you'd just need their 3.5" for the 4" pads.

i noticed LC makes a 2 7/8" (3") DA backing plate now. that's cool. i've been using a 2 7/8" rotary backing plate with adapter - it's black and shaped sorta like a bell, not the yellow thing they sell on here now. i like it because it adds reach which combined with the little pad makes for a pretty handy combo.

Also, if you could recommend a good AIO to use to clean and protect the paint that would be great.. Thanks!

this reco is for all of my fans:

Optimum Poli-Seal

[DiPaoro]

I have every color pad and size. However, I find the smaller work the best as in 4 inch. For some reason, I blew out the yellow pads and they lifted off the black fabric.

Go smaller and the 6.5 are way too big for a PC in my opinion.