fiveoh Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Just got my pc in the mail. There was some kind of washer that came with it. Do I need to put this on? I have been using it without that and it seems to wobble an awful lot but this is my first time with a pc so maybe its supposed to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 11chevz71 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Yes Plus the other one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 fiveoh Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Yes Plus the other one What other one? There are 2 washers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 11chevz71 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 What other one? There are 2 washers? The plastic one on the backing pad if there is none it is still opkay i know somepeople that have taken the plastic one off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 fiveoh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 One more question I just looked in the bottom of my box and found the metal crescent(half circle) that says use with 6 inch pads only. Am I supposed to take the one that came with the PC off that says use with 5 inch pads only and put the 6 inch one on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 11chevz71 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 One more question I just looked in the bottom of my box and found the metal crescent(half circle) that says use with 6 inch pads only. Am I supposed to take the one that came with the PC off that says use with 5 inch pads only and put the 6 inch one on? The one that came on it is fine because the backing plate is 5 inches so you are good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 fiveoh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 Hmmm the kit says "Adam's Dual-Action Velcro Backing Plate, 5-7/8" so I guess I should use the 6" one since thats closer? Thanks for the help all this stuff is new to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 11chevz71 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Hmmm the kit says "Adam's Dual-Action Velcro Backing Plate, 5-7/8" so I guess I should use the 6" one since thats closer? Thanks for the help all this stuff is new to me. i used the one that is on the polishees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bigred vette Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Hey Ryan! The washer that came with the PC should be used with the washer that is on the new backing plate. Also the counter weight you have on there is just fine.:2thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rb11701 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Now I am confused. I have 1 washer that came with the PC. I also have a washer that came on the backing plate with the Gen2 system. So do I only use the one that came w/ the PC? As of right now I have both on but as I just got the pads, have yet to use them so I am not sure if it will effect the operation. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jjwvette Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Now I am confused. I have 1 washer that came with the PC. I also have a washer that came on the backing plate with the Gen2 system. So do I only use the one that came w/ the PC? As of right now I have both on but as I just got the pads, have yet to use them so I am not sure if it will effect the operation. Thanks It's ok to use both:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 bigred vette Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 It's ok to use both:thumbsup: I use both with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GerryC Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) Let's clear this up: The washer that came with the PC is absolutely necessary to use. It goes on the shaft of the backing plate to give space between the plate and the polisher. The black plastic washer that comes on the backing plate itself should also be used. If you are using both then you are good The counter-weight that is already installed on the PC is the 5" counter-weight. If you are using Adam's 2nd Generation Pads then the 5" weight is the one to use. Edited June 30, 2009 by GerryC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rb11701 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 So, we have the washer thing cleared up BUT... You say to use the counter-weight that came on the PC. I have the new XP model and it came with the 5" counter-weight. However, I just received my Gen2 pads and it came with a 6" counter-weight. So which is which? 6" for Gen2 seeing the backing plate 5-7/8 (IIRC). Also, what counter-weight is needed for the 4" pads? 5" weight? Thanks for clearing this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 11chevz71 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 So, we have the washer thing cleared up BUT... You say to use the counter-weight that came on the PC. I have the new XP model and it came with the 5" counter-weight. However, I just received my Gen2 pads and it came with a 6" counter-weight. So which is which? 6" for Gen2 seeing the backing plate 5-7/8 (IIRC). Also, what counter-weight is needed for the 4" pads? 5" weight? Thanks for clearing this up. Lets see if i am hearing this right you got a counter weight with your pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 fiveoh Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 Lets see if i am hearing this right you got a counter weight with your pads. So did I. The 6" counter weight came in the box with the polishes and pads. Thats why I thought I needed to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GerryC Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Are you sure the 6" counter-weight didn't come in the box with the Porter-Cable instead? That would be odd if it came directly from Adam's with the Gen2 pads...especially since we've always been told to use the 5" weight: <object width="425" height="344"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SDC3oYRaG8&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="425" height="344"></object> fast forward to 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Baron_Von_Awesome Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Doesn't really matter which one you use - there wouldn't be a huge impact on performance or comfort if you switched to one or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 The backing plates come with the pc, not shipped with the pads. And the 4" pads are for use with your drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rb11701 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Lets see if i am hearing this right you got a counter weight with your pads. Correct. I have the 5" that was in the PC. I also have a 6" that was a bonus inthe XP box AND a 6" that came w/ the gen2 pad system. Now, I am new to this,but I think this is a new backing plate. The Gen1 system had the clicky-type-thing (from what I see in the vid's). Perhaps the Gen1 need the 5" and the Gen2 needs the 6". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rb11701 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 The backing plates come with the pc, not shipped with the pads. And the 4" pads are for use with your drill. If you mean the backing plate for the Gen2, it came with the kit. The XP kit I got is just the PC + white foam pad + extra 6" weight. That's it. The Gen2 pad sytem I received came with the backing plate as well as a 6" weight. The 4" kit came with a adapter for the drill as well as a screw for the PC and a hook and loop backing pad. This backing pad is what I am wondering which weight to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 You can use either one, it won't make a difference in the results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Agreed... the difference in switching from the 5" to the 6" wouldnt really be noticable. If you need to experience it first hand it only takes a second to swap them out... swap em and see if it feels more or less comfortable. Performance wise it won't make a difference, the only possible benefit would be a reduction in vibration on your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Just got my pc in the mail. There was some kind of washer that came with it. Do I need to put this on? I have been using it without that and it seems to wobble an awful lot but this is my first time with a pc so maybe its supposed to do that.
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