CCS pads, do you like them?

[Newdetailer1]

They are all I've been using. I've never had a problem with them and I've used them on both my PC and my flex 3401. I've used 5.5's and 6.5's! With that I've just placed an order here of 12 LC flats in yellow, orange, white and green. The only reason I'm trying the flats is to just see the difference and to just try something new. I feel the CCS pads are really good for someone just starting out. With its pockets it will hold some product while you polish keeping a nice "lube action" helping you avoid heating things up. You can work a product for a good bit of time with these pads. I've not had any problems with pads breaking up or wearing early. If you want to see what kind of acting I get with these pads check out my facebook link. All the cars were done with menzerna and ccs pads.

[Nicholas@Autowerx]

Here is my take on CCS pads:

I have used CCS, Hydro Tech, and Waffle Pros from Lake Country.

NONE of my CCS pads have failed prematurely. I have never had one melt on a rotary or a DA polisher. I wash them either by hand or in the washer machine and the adhesive for the velcro backing has never peeled.

I dislike the way the HT pads wear. They seem to last for way fewer cars than my CCS pads. Although, they do finish out like a dream... even Cyan. It's a trade off I can live with.

[mg6045]

Originally Posted by Nicholas@Autowerx

I dislike the way the HT pads wear. They seem to last for way fewer cars than my CCS pads. Although, they do finish out like a dream... even Cyan. It's a trade off I can live with.

yep, that seems to be the general consensus. Hydro tech pads do wear out/break down faster, but they perform dramatically faster and better IMO. and cut and finish is a level above the other offerings.

A BIG factor to getting the Hydro tech pads to last longer is by avoid getting them loaded up and overheated. If i'm using Hyrdo tech, I always swap for a clean/new pad about every 2 panels. Doing it this way, my pads have lasted for as long as I want. Another tip is to be careful cleaning them. Especially cleaning them on the fly. The traditional pad nylon pad brush will destroy hydrotech pads. You abrade the top layer off of the foam with most all of the brush's available currently. Instead of using the brush (which I use with every other pad) I use a terry towel like the way Mike Phillips has posted.