View Full Version : The Edge 2000 pads ??
182_blue
20-02-2006, 05:39 PM
whats peoples thoughts on these, gimmick or good ?
here for those who dont know what i mean http://www.dedicationtodetail.com/videoBB.htm
182_blue
20-02-2006, 07:41 PM
anyone ?, thought we may sort a group buy if we get enough interest
speed-demon
20-02-2006, 07:48 PM
I just wacthed the whole video. It looks nice and easy to me. What do you think?
182_blue
20-02-2006, 07:52 PM
i think its gotta be worth a try, need somene else to give an opinion
speed-demon
20-02-2006, 07:58 PM
looking at the video, it should fit the PC aswell shouldnt it?
182_blue
20-02-2006, 08:06 PM
well you will need an adaptor for it to fit but yeh
db_abz
20-02-2006, 08:52 PM
Sometimes the simplest ideas can be the best!
Looks good, but I've spent a fortune already over the last month!
Put me down as a "maybe" :thumb:
Dave
182_blue
20-02-2006, 09:01 PM
we need an import friendly seller ;-)
Mattieuk
20-02-2006, 09:08 PM
http://www.autogeek.net/foam-polishing-kit.html
The above looks interesting for those with a PC
182_blue
20-02-2006, 09:13 PM
im not sure autogeek do the uk rotary adaptor tho
Mattieuk
20-02-2006, 09:28 PM
Hmmmm also with a backing pad, you can add a bit of pressure to the pad if needed. I wonder if that would be possible with the pad being held by a spindle?:confused:
speed-demon
20-02-2006, 09:45 PM
I looks as though it snaps on. as time goes on wont it get a little loose by when your pulling on it. Not sure if you know what I mean but say the pad is on the machine. And you are running it under a door mirror for argument sake. If you pull up too hard it might come off the spindle?
craigM
20-02-2006, 10:49 PM
it looks the same as any ratchet clips on, i use my ratchet daily so if its well made it should take alot of abuse before it comes loose.
Johnnyopolis
20-02-2006, 10:59 PM
Ill drop an email to them tomorrow ;)
Watch this space :)
Brazo
21-02-2006, 08:18 AM
^^
Put me some aside ;)
182_blue
21-02-2006, 08:20 AM
yeh, me too :-)
pugoman
21-02-2006, 09:15 AM
Hmmmm also with a backing pad, you can add a bit of pressure to the pad if needed. I wonder if that would be possible with the pad being held by a spindle?:confused:
You can add pressure just like you would with conventional pads/backing plate. The Edge 2000 pads have a backing plate in the centre of the sponge, you just can't see it.
pugoman
21-02-2006, 09:16 AM
I looks as though it snaps on. as time goes on wont it get a little loose by when your pulling on it. Not sure if you know what I mean but say the pad is on the machine. And you are running it under a door mirror for argument sake. If you pull up too hard it might come off the spindle?
The pads fit on really nice and tight. You can't pull them off unless you press in the little button on the bottom of the spindle adaptor.
pugoman
21-02-2006, 09:18 AM
I'll post up some detailed pics this evening if it's of any interest to you guys???
Brazo
21-02-2006, 09:20 AM
^^ :thumb:
pugoman
21-02-2006, 09:24 AM
BTW, the pads and the 14mm rotary adaptors are available from Autosmart in the UK... but they are pretty expensive. Might be worth looking into though.
If a US group buy happens, then I could well be up for a few of the 8" pads to add to my collection.
When I rang Autosmart they'd never heard of them. Wilcox Wash Supply has them but when I rang the proces soon put me off.
Ben
If there's genuine interest in this I'm quite happy to organise a group buy from Dwayne at Proper Auto Care in the US as he sells 14mm adaptors. Edge also do wool polishing an finishing pads which I'd be interested in as controlling a wool pad is much easier than a foam one IMO.
Ben
182_blue
21-02-2006, 09:42 AM
im interested too, but are they import friendly ;-), im told not ?
Mmm...that is a consideration. I certainly don't want to be paying import duty on it!
Ben
182_blue
21-02-2006, 10:01 AM
yeh, is autogeek import friendly ?, perhaps get the adaptors seperately, and find a import friendly company ?, or does anyone know someone is the usa who could help?
pugoman
21-02-2006, 11:11 AM
I don't think Autogeek are 'import friendly' and their customer service is very poor IMO. I've contacted them on numerous occassions and either get no reply or a very very late reply (we're talking like a week!). I won't deal with them no more.
I enquired with Autogeek when I was originally looking for the 14mm Edge adaptors and they said they could get them 'no problem'. I emailed my order to them and that was last I heard from them. I've given up trying to deal with Autogeek.
Dwayne at www.premiumautocare.com is great to deal with, very helpful and friendly.
I know someone in the USA that would probably help out, but we'd obviously have to pay shipping to my contact in the USA then shipping again to us. Probably work out the same as paying import duty. I'll contact him if you guys want to give it a try though. Let me know.
182_blue
21-02-2006, 11:26 AM
hhm, i think the usa to usa shipping will be far cheaper than paying import duty, my last duty cost me £30 ish for a us value of $80,, this included charges etc, so imagine what a big order of sponges would cost !!
pugoman
21-02-2006, 07:18 PM
Here's some close-up pics as promised for all those who aren't familiar with the Edge 2000 system...
Rotary adaptor on the Makita 9227...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/pugoman/Edge%202000/DSCF0245.jpg
PC adaptor. This end is identical on both the rotary and PC adaptor...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/pugoman/Edge%202000/DSCF0238.jpg
Other end of PC adaptor...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/pugoman/Edge%202000/DSCF0242.jpg
Pad in place on the Makita 9227...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/pugoman/Edge%202000/DSCF0234.jpg
End of the rotary adaptor whilst connected to pad. The little button in the middle needs to be pressed to release pad...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/pugoman/Edge%202000/DSCF0231.jpg
Centre of pad where the adaptor attaches...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v245/pugoman/Edge%202000/DSCF0247.jpg
182_blue
21-02-2006, 07:27 PM
looks good, i take it the middle of the bolt isnt allowed to touch the paint if pushed hard enough , i read it has a protective collar !!!???
pugoman
21-02-2006, 07:54 PM
looks good, i take it the middle of the bolt isnt allowed to touch the paint if pushed hard enough , i read it has a protective collar !!!???
You could probably push your whole body weight down on the machine and the adaptor still wouldn't come into contact with the paint. Like I mentioned to you yesterday, the foam is very firm on these Edge pads, nothing like Megs or LC.
182_blue
21-02-2006, 08:00 PM
ok, cool, we just need to sort a group buy then now
Brazo
21-02-2006, 08:01 PM
Too firm Craig?
How do you rate them having used them?
182_blue
21-02-2006, 08:05 PM
theres a point, im not keen on pads that are overly firm
A cutting pad's got to be firm though hasn't it? I can't say I like it any more than the next person, which is why I want to try the wool polishing pads as well.
To be honest, if the pad centering is that easy and changing pads takes a matter of seconds, I'll damn well make sure I get to like the pads just for the ease of use the connection system brings with it!
Ben
pugoman
21-02-2006, 09:59 PM
All the pads are pretty much the same in terms of firmness. The only thing that seems to change is the ppi.
If you don't like firm pads, then maybe this isn't the system for you. I'd say the white finishing pad is firmer than a Megs cutting pad to give you some idea.
All the pads are pretty much the same in terms of firmness. The only thing that seems to change is the ppi.
If you don't like firm pads, then maybe this isn't the system for you. I'd say the white finishing pad is firmer than a Megs cutting pad to give you some idea.
Oh. Now that is hard! Mmm...looks like I'm back to finding a backing plate with a hole then!
Ben
pugoman
22-02-2006, 11:18 AM
The Edge pads may not be significantly firmer than a Megs cutting pad TBH, but they are at least as firm... an Edge white finishing pad is nowhere near as soft as a Megs finishing or polishing pad.
182_blue
22-02-2006, 12:30 PM
i will still give them a whirl, is johnny still on the case ?
Stuart
23-02-2006, 11:19 PM
Removed until I get permission from a mod.
Whizzer you have PM.
Johnnyopolis
23-02-2006, 11:34 PM
yep sure am
:)
182_blue
24-02-2006, 07:22 AM
hows it looking ?
Johnnyopolis
24-02-2006, 10:37 AM
I think there may be news from one of our members here soon :D
182_blue
24-02-2006, 02:53 PM
who, give us the info :-)
Stuart
24-02-2006, 04:00 PM
I have contacted someone in usa who says he can ship the 4 pads and the connector to UK for $130. And would get cheaper if anyone is interested in doing a group buy.
$85 ( £48 ) is the price of the products and $45 ( £25 ) is shipping.
If my calculations are correct this is £14.60 per Item including shipping to the UK.
Stuart
24-02-2006, 04:02 PM
If anyone is interested in dealing with this, pm me.
182_blue
24-02-2006, 06:58 PM
any other comapnies do a good price ?, thats seems a little steep to me
Stuart
25-02-2006, 03:25 PM
$110..........
The Edge
30-05-2006, 07:17 PM
Oh. Now that is hard! Mmm...looks like I'm back to finding a backing plate with a hole then!
Ben
Ben,
We changed the types of foams about a year ago so that the yellow and green are which are the cutting foams are the stiffer style which you want for cutting and compounding and the blue and white are the soft foams like in our regular 8 inch rotary pads.
Aaron Krause (President & CEO)
777 Henderson Blvd.
Suites # 1 & 2
Folcroft, PA 19032
Website: www.edgepads.com
Ben,
We changed the types of foams about a year ago so that the yellow and green are which are the cutting foams are the stiffer style which you want for cutting and compounding and the blue and white are the soft foams like in our regular 8 inch rotary pads.
Aaron Krause (President & CEO)
777 Henderson Blvd.
Suites # 1 & 2
Folcroft, PA 19032
Website: www.edgepads.com
Sounds good - I'm currently involved in a group buy so will be trying out your Edge 2000 system very shortly!
Ben
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