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06-10-2008, 01:13 PM
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| Where to buy Polishing Pads
Where can i shop for some polishing/compounding/finishing pads for rotary tools? I have a 6.5" makita backing plate, so i assume I'll need at least 7" pads for that plate.
Any suggestions?
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06-10-2008, 01:45 PM
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Summit tools on 1st avenue and Boundary.
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06-10-2008, 10:05 PM
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canadian tire, lordco
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06-10-2008, 10:17 PM
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I usually buy them online:
eshine.ca
carecaresmart.com
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06-11-2008, 03:16 PM
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where do you buy the brushes to clean the pads?
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06-11-2008, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by monster killer  Summit tools on 1st avenue and Boundary. | Just called them, they don't have any.
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06-11-2008, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by orange7 canadian tire, lordco | canadian tire ones are crappy one timer....
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06-11-2008, 04:22 PM
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I got my whole Porter cable kit with pads from Autopia but bought extra pads from Carcaresmart. Just order online and pick up from Crystal mall.
As for cleaning, I just soak them in water and it gets most of the stuff off. I use one seperate pad for carnuba wax and it's the only one that's still has residue after washing. There is a brush kit you can buy at crappy tire in the car care section, usually have 3 brushes, a brass brush, metal brush and plastic brush, I use them to take out the wax, but a finger nail or even a tooth brush could probably do the job.
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06-11-2008, 09:08 PM
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PC uses 6" pad, while Makita uses a 6.5" backing plate, so at least a 7 inch. Thanks nonetheless !
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06-11-2008, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by bwco Just called them, they don't have any. | I guess they stopped carry them,I use to get them form Summit tools.
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06-12-2008, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by IMASA bought extra pads from Carcaresmart. Just order online and pick up from Crystal mall.
| I don't think they do that anymore. I checked a few weeks ago and it wasn't an option anymore. I believe they stopped doing the mailbox place pickup almost a year ago. EIither way, they ship from Richmond so it doesn't take too long to get to you. It's about $6 for shipping, although they seem to be out of stock on a lot of stuff.
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06-12-2008, 10:59 AM
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I just checked their website and you're right, looks like pick up is gone. Damn, that sucks, last time I bought from them was last summer. But I guess that's not too bad. I've been to that Chinese place they use at Crystal Mall and of the 3 times I've been, they've been closed and I've had to make several trips.
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06-12-2008, 12:01 PM
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06-12-2008, 06:38 PM
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for pads alone...just stick to eshine.ca
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anybody have any cheap local lower mainland areas we can pick these pads up from? I need some 6.5" pad's in various types, two of each type.
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08-18-2009, 07:49 PM
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you should try posting in the "general car care tech" section here on RS. maybe one of the sponsors there might know more hopefully...
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08-18-2009, 10:21 PM
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autowerkes exclusive, jeez ask the car care forum...
Although he's in maple ridge
But he'd know where to get some good ones
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08-20-2009, 12:26 AM
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