*NEW* Lake Country Ultra-Fiber Microfiber Pads!

[Nick@Autogeek]

Originally Posted by weekendwarrior

Any more risk of damage or burning through clear with these versus yellow ccs lake pads with a Porter cable using menzerna swirl remover or m105? I'm guessing these would remove sanding marks better on a PC as well?

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Since the action of the tool doesn't change, you're not more likely to burn through paint. But as we always recommend, use the least aggressive approach first. MF pads do provide more cut than foam pads so they will be more efficient for removing sanding marks on fresh paint.

[wgilles]

I'll be ordering some of these with my next BOGO purchase!

[SR99]

Originally Posted by Nick@Autogeek

MF pads do provide more cut than foam pads...

Interesting...we all use microfiber (towels) for wiping and buffing because they are so gentle/soft/mild.

Why do these MF pads transform formerly gentle microfiber into something more aggressive than the most aggressive foam pad?

Is there abrasive embedded into the fibers during the manufacture (so it's a very different microfiber than the towels we all use)?

Or maybe it's because the nap holds a thicker layer of compound in your "working layer of compound" compared to foam where it's mostly a film, with the rest of the compound absorbed into the foam and feeding the surface film more slowly, as you work?

Or something else entirely?

Just trying to understand. There has to be a reason it provides more cut (when we all know MF for its gentleness).

[Nick@Autogeek]

Originally Posted by SR99

Interesting...we all use microfiber (towels) for wiping and buffing because they are so gentle/soft/mild.

Why do these MF pads transform formerly gentle microfiber into something more aggressive than the most aggressive foam pad?

Is there abrasive embedded into the fibers during the manufacture (so it's a very different microfiber than the towels we all use)?

Or maybe it's because the nap holds a thicker layer of compound in your "working layer of compound" compared to foam where it's mostly a film, with the rest of the compound absorbed into the foam and feeding the surface film more slowly, as you work?

Or something else entirely?

Just trying to understand. There has to be a reason it provides more cut (when we all know MF for its gentleness).

What are the benefits of microfiber pads versus foam pads for compounding and polishing? It’s quite simple, actually. Microfiber pads are constructed of thousands of strands of microfiber and these fibers provide more cut because they’re actually a form of abrasive. Lake Country Ultra-Fiber Microfiber Pads take this concept a step further by utilizing microfiber loops that are more plush and more dense compared to other microfiber pads. These fibers are sewn closer together which means the Ultra-Fiber Microfiber Pads cut more, finish nicer, and more importantly, last longer.

[Attn2Detailz]

Nick/Mike,

Can we have a comparison (50/50) against the traditional LC CCS foam pads on a painted surface?

I'm all for new but I just got in a shipment of 15 new LC CCS pads.

Thanks,

[rwright]

Originally Posted by Nick@Autogeek

What are the benefits of microfiber pads versus foam pads for compounding and polishing? It’s quite simple, actually. Microfiber pads are constructed of thousands of strands of microfiber and these fibers provide more cut because they’re actually a form of abrasive. Lake Country Ultra-Fiber Microfiber Pads take this concept a step further by utilizing microfiber loops that are more plush and more dense compared to other microfiber pads. These fibers are sewn closer together which means the Ultra-Fiber Microfiber Pads cut more, finish nicer, and more importantly, last longer.

[weekendwarrior]

Thought I should mention: I don't see a way to add the new MF pads to a wish list via the store.

[FivePoint.0]

If you already have foam finishing pads, there's zero advantage to using this single MF pad for compounding an finishing. If there's going to be an advantage this MF pad over let's say Meg's MF pads, it would be durability. The durability of the Meg's MF pads(delamination) is horrible, especially with the 3" pads. As far as cut and finish, I doubt the LC pads will be noticeably better than the Meg's pads. I'k going to pick some up for comparison. The Optimum MF pads have been very durable, IME, but lack the cut and finish compared to the Meg's MF cutting pads.

[Mike.Phillips@Autogeek]

Just re-read through this entire thread and lots of good questions were brought up, the big picture is this, these pads are part of a trend and an option. Last I checked, people like options versus limited choices. Heck walk down the cookie aisle at any grocery store or the breakfast cereal aisle or the soda pop aisle and it's amazing how many choices or options are available for the consumer to pick from.

Microfiber pads are an option just like foam pads are an option and with time and more people getting their hands on these new pads and then sharing their experience plus any tips and/or feedback to the manufacture, chances are good some people will find they like them for the kind of work they do and some people will find they don't fit their needs or style.


Something else I post from time to time goes like this,

I've seen more new pads, products and techniques introduced to the detailing world in the last few years then I have seen introduced over my entire careerer in this industry and for the most part all the new technology being introduced makes it easier for pros and beginners to get great results no matter what their detailing project may be.

So I'm thankful for all the new technology being introduced. It used to be a few years ago you actually had to have both skill and experience to get good results. I routinely take people that have NEVER used any type of machine in their entire lives and after just a few minutes of instruction are now creating flawless, show car results.

I also know for a fact that these absolute Newbies are putting better than the results being put out by a lot of detailers that do this for a living. Heck, just about every week we have people posting threads on our forum asking for HELP to undo the damage done at either a detail shop, a dealership or a body shop.

You all read these same threads so what I write is true. It's not that these newbies are talented or experienced, it's the quality of new technology being introduced is good, real good. And these new microfiber pads from Lake Country, one of the worlds leaders in buffing pad technology is continually introducing new products that enable us to do better work and usually better work faster.

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[Lowejackson]

Not easy to tell but looking at the DA and rotary pad pictures, is the nap of the MF different on the DA and rotary pads