2" or 3" Roloc Pads?

[gotwheels]

I have not used the Roloc style abrasive/conditioning pads. As a DIYer,would you recommend 2" or 3" size pads for general home shop/automotive use? Thanks

 

[ken w.]

Everywhere I have worked they supplied the 2" discs. I have found the 3" disc tend to be too big for what I do. I do a lot of small engine and automotive work.

 

[mbshop]

2 in for me. Had 3 in but it basically sat in the toolbox.
was only used on large flat surfaces which rarely occured. So 2 in.will be the best to start off with.
please practice on junk as you can ruin parts easily without knowing it.

 

[PelicanPines]

2" are easier to get... they make 1" too...

 

[bobcatdan]

Maybe it's because I'm uses to 2", but 3" just s seems big, foreign and weird to me. I consider them a small area cleaner as they are slow as hell doing a large area, so stick with 2" to fit in more areas.

 

[dmdc411]

They're awesome for softer metals. Used in aviation for all kinds of work!

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[Hammer1963]

I use both. I rarely purchase new 2" disc as I can always cut down a 3" disc and use it as a 2 inch, plus lots of time there will be plenty of usable surface area on a used 3 inch. I do this with both grinding disc and conditioning disc

 

[gotwheels]

Thanks for the helpful feedback!

 

[bcradio]

I use both equally so recommend both. It is all task dependent.