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Old 10-18-2012, 06:34 PM   #1
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hydrotech or hybrid pads?

It's time to replace some worn out pads. I love my hydrotechs, but am wondering if the hybrids are even better. My philosophy is why would a company release a new product line unless it's better than their last release. Anyone who's used both, chime in and let me know how you think they compare to each other & benefits/drawbacks of each system.

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Old 10-18-2012, 06:37 PM   #2
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What are components of the hybrid pad? Foam and ?
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Old 10-18-2012, 06:39 PM   #3
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Re: hydrotech or hybrid pads?

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It's time to replace some worn out pads. I love my hydrotechs, but am wondering if the hybrids are even better. My philosophy is why would a company release a new product line unless it's better than their last release. Anyone who's used both, chime in and let me know how you think they compare to each other & benefits/drawbacks of each system.

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If you love the hydros and you have a process down stick with it. If you want to try something else( as most of us do ) look at the MF pads I think you'll be surprised at what you can do.
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Re: hydrotech or hybrid pads?

I think those are the two best foam pad lines. I would say run the Hydrotechs on the DA and the hybrids on the 3401.
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Re: hydrotech or hybrid pads?

I havent used any of the hybrids but i have no plans on giving up my HT's any time soon! Love those things.
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If you love the hydros and you have a process down stick with it. If you want to try something else( as most of us do ) look at the MF pads I think you'll be surprised at what you can do.
MF pads are definitely gonna get ordered soon. I figure I'll use MF for cutting, but I'm concerned that they won't finish down as well as foam, so I'll use foam for polishing and 1 step AIO's.
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MF pads are definitely gonna get ordered soon. I figure I'll use MF for cutting, but I'm concerned that they won't finish down as well as foam, so I'll use foam for polishing and 1 step AIO's.
let me tell you can a whole lot with MF pads......And IMHO better than foam! You will find that you will always find a need for foam( so stick with your favorite right now)

But you can do so much with the new MF technology you'll really be amazed!
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If you love the hydros and you have a process down stick with it. If you want to try something else( as most of us do ) look at the MF pads I think you'll be surprised at what you can do.
Good advice.

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MF pads are definitely gonna get ordered soon. I figure I'll use MF for cutting, but I'm concerned that they won't finish down as well as foam, so I'll use foam for polishing and 1 step AIO's.
OPS/OMF pad on the PC is a winner, IMO.

Never tried the hybrids though.
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MF pads are definitely gonna get ordered soon. I figure I'll use MF for cutting, but I'm concerned that they won't finish down as well as foam, so I'll use foam for polishing and 1 step AIO's.
I use Mf 95% of the time.....you CAN do some real cool stuff with MF pads.

I have only used foam 1 time as a follow up to MF only because it was a repaint.

Think about it.......need to know to more?

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Re: hydrotech or hybrid pads?

Sup VT.

Let me also ask you guys that use MF pads, which brand is best? LC, Optimum, or Meg's?
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