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Old 01-29-2004, 12:03 PM
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Can I get pads for detailing my car locally??
I.E. autozone, napa, Kragen, Carquest, Home depot
KameApart (kmart) walmart? or do I need to order
them? Is the white polishing pad included good for any part of this?
I plan to wash,clay, polish, seal, wax(by hand)
I have off all day tommorow and
the 7424 came in yesterday.If I have to order them
I am hosed till next weekend (hosed!! get it?? wash.
hosed. water hose!!I crack myself up!)

TIA
Old 01-29-2004, 12:37 PM
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OG,

I bought my Lake Country pads from http://www.topoftheline.com/

Won't help for tomorrow, but I couldn't find them locally here in Houston.

Have fun!
Old 01-29-2004, 12:42 PM
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I'd just order a bunch... Typically, you want about 2 white pads to do light polishing. If you use heavier compounds, then you'll need to change pads more often ( or use the yellow pad )

The pad that comes with the kit is a screw on type, so you can certainly use that tomorrow if the velcro pads don't come in on time.
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I haven't found any locally, though you might try a paint supply store.
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I found some pads at my local Chief and Pep-boys. I think your safest bet would be to find an auto paint store.
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I did not find any I liked so here is what I did.
Use the terry bonnet and my 10"RYOBI buffer to
do the swirl mark remover. I used the foam pad that came
with the Porter cable kit to do the polish, and I waxed it by
hand. Came out nice. I will order the pads for the next time.



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