Just bought my first Makita 9227C and need some advice...

[Theostoubos]

I like using the Lake Country Hydro Tech Pads. They come in three different kinds. Cyan for cutting, Tangerine for Polishing, and Crimson for Finishing/Jewelling and applying waxes/sealants. I have three sizes. 4", 5.5" and 6.5". The most versatile and useful size is 5.5", and although I could live without the 6.5" (doing large panels), I couldnt live without the 4" for smaller and tight areas.#

Also, if you are relatively new to rotary the smaller (4" and 5.5") pads will definitely be easier for you to handle and will help you get a better feeling of your Makita and improve your technique.#

As far as the Backing plates the 5" Flex foam HD is ideal for the 5.5" pass. For the 4" pads you. An use the LC flexible 3 3/4 backing plate. For the 6.5" I use the Chemical guys 6" Flex Backing plate.#

[Kristopher1129]

I use my Makita all the time, every single day. Only problem is...I wouldn't be able to recommend pads to you, cause I buy mine local from Malco.

What I can tell you...is that I tend to enjoy a larger pad on a rotary. I don't much care for the 4" pads.

[alko]

My order is sitting on Nick's desk waiting for the new BOGO's to drop, but I just picked up some 6" Kompressor pads for my Flex PE-14. I like the idea of maximum pad face hitting the different lines and contours of body panels.

[Theostoubos]

My order is sitting on Nick's desk waiting for the new BOGO's to drop, but I just picked up some 6" Kompressor pads for my Flex PE-14. I like the idea of maximum pad face hitting the different lines and contours of body panels.