what kind is this pad

**mudcat** · 03-16-2011, 01:51 AM

This pad came with the dewalt I got used. I have no idea what it was used for. Its a solid piece pad with a hard felt in the middle and covered with wool I think. The center has a hole to install. Is it for buffing out wax or applying polish? I included some photos.

**A4 1.8tqm** · 03-16-2011, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by mudcat

Is it for buffing out wax or applying polish?

A wool pad is for heavy correction and compounding, I wouldn't recommend using it to buff off wax.

Mike Phillips · 03-16-2011, 07:30 AM

That is a double sided wool pad, you need an adapter to use it on a rotary buffer. I just happen to have an article on this...

3M Quick Release Adapter vs the Double-Sided Pad Rotary Buffer Adapter - Differences?

Here are some close-up pictures that show the differences in how the 3M Quick Release Adapter works vs the Double-Sided Pad Rotary Buffer Adapter

Starring the Flex 3403 to model the 3M Adapter and the Makita 9227C to model the Double Sided Pad - Rotary Buffer Adapter.

The Flex 3403 Lightweight Rotary Buffer is on the left and the Makita 9227C is on the right.

Further Resources
How to choose the right polisher for your detailing project

Hope that helps...

**A4 1.8tqm** · 03-16-2011, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by Mike.Phillips@Autogeek

That is a double sided wool pad, you need an adapter to use it on a rotary buffer.

Just to be clear, is the reason for needing the adapter because the threaded spindle on the rotary is too long? Looks like the adapter is shorter, so that the spindle does not reach through the pad and potentially cause serious damage to the working surface. Is this correct? I've never used a double sided pad and adapter.

Mike Phillips · 03-16-2011, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by A4 1.8tqm

Just to be clear, is the reason for needing the adapter because the threaded spindle on the rotary is too long?

Yes. And, because it's a double sided pad, the pad on the buffer side will be too close to the body of the buffer.

Originally Posted by A4 1.8tqm

Looks like the adapter is shorter, so that the spindle does not reach through the pad and potentially cause serious damage to the working surface. Is this correct?

Yes.

Originally Posted by A4 1.8tqm

I've never used a double sided pad and adapter.

You can use and test out double sided pads and all the rotary buffers at our Advanced Class...

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