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It's tougher to be exact with a DA, but I guess try not to run all over the tape.

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Use flex 3401 and 5.5 inch lake country pads

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I've started to detail my 2005 C4S using a Flex 3401 and 5.5 inch Lake Country pads.

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It's tougher to be exact with a DA, but I guess try not to run all over the tape.

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Use flex 3401 and 5.5 inch lake country pads

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I've started to detail my 2005 C4S using a Flex 3401 and 5.5 inch Lake Country pads.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I've started to detail my 2005 C4S using a Flex 3401 and 5.5 inch Lake Country pads. I'm finding the pads too large for most of the panels I'm not sure how small I can go with the Flex. I do have two backing plates and the one I'm using is the smallest of the two. Also, this is the first time I have taped a car to mask off the rubber and lights and I'm finding it difficult. Not only does it take me forever to tape the car, but I find it peels when I go over it with the pads. Are you just suppose to go close to the tape without going over it? I also find the tape picks up the product I'm using and spreads it even when I've moved on to a less aggressive product. Any suggestions on a better way to detail my 911?

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It's tougher to be exact with a DA, but I guess try not to run all over the tape. I often find that the edge of the tape traps product, and then leaves residue. Try to tape as "cleanly" as possible; there are really thin masking tapes good for this available at places like detailer's domain. I go as small as the 4" pads with a really small backing plate, I think it's 3.5", but that's with a rotary. It's the only way to do the odd spots like pillars. Try the performance/concours forum. There are a few of us on the 996 forum that can work a polisher, but the real geniuses are down in that forum. Good luck!

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Go to the detailing forums below and ask yours questions, those guys are expert in detailing and DAs. http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/ http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/

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