CCS Pads OK for PC Newbie?

[mbkintner]

All-



I`ll soon be ordering a PC from Danase and had planned on picking up some of the 5.25" CCS pads. I recently read a post on here that implied these pads weren`t good for beginners. Any thought on that? If using CCS pads isn`t a good idea, what would be a good choice in pads for someone to safely learn with? If it makes a difference, I plan on Optimum for now and will also have some Menzerna later in the year.



I can`t remember which thread had that post in it. If I find it I`ll link to it.



Mike

[imported_Nimble]

You might try a larger ccs pad, like 6.5" so as to not worry about backing plate issuse because the 5.25" pads and a 5" bp are a close call. You could also do the edge set up, they are 6".

[mbkintner]

The message I read was implying the pad design was the issue not the size. As for the BP, I was thinking about trying a 4".

[danforz]

I`m in the same boat, new to PC and I just purchased the 5.25 CCS pads. I doubt it will change the learning curve much. Truth be told, I believe we in these forums (me especially) are hyper picky. In the long run, I feel its all the same crap

[imported_Nimble]

I have the 5.5 low profile lc flat pads in orange and white, 4 spot buffs, 4 low profile orange, 4 ccs in all colors, and 5.25 lc ccs yellow, orange, and white and even my noob arse manages with them.

[Macruz19]

I have the CCS 4" pad. I used them for the first time lastweek. I`m also new to the PC world, and you won`t harm your paint unless you keep it in the same area for too long. Other than that, you`ll get better results.



My problem I think with the PC, is moving the machine too fast for it to make the proper corrections on the paint. I need more practice since the PC is somewhat hard to control, especillay using the CCS 4" pads.



I do wish the PC was a little lighter so my shoulder won`t hurt the next day. LOL