4" Pad problem

[rcg]

I just started using 4" LC pads with my PC, and after 1 use the center of my white pads are soft and seem worn out. Can they still be affective, or are they garbage?

[scottgt]

pics please

[rcg]

you cant tell from Pictures, they are just a lot softer in the middle than when they were new.

[SubyDude81]

4" pads are gonna suck up the polish more so therefore you gonna go though the 4" pads faster than a 5.5 or 6.5.

[Rsurfer]

Originally Posted by SubyDude81

4" pads are gonna suck up the polish more so therefore you gonna go though the 4" pads faster than a 5.5 or 6.5.

What does that have to do with the pad wearing in the middle? BTW I have the 4" pads and don't have that problem. Some of the low profile pads did not have the velcro all the way to the edge of the pads and it caused the pads to collapse.

[rcg]

i have the low profile pads with the velcro all the way to the edge. I cant see them collapsing after 1 use.

[Rsurfer]

You should call or e-mail the vendor that you bought the pads from and see what they have to say. I have the LC pads and they seem to hold up fine.

[rcg]

Rsurfer, do you have the low profile LC pads?

[pricha00]

Exact same issue with my 4 inch pads. Can't see in pics but if you press down in the middle all the spongeness is gone. Its like the internal foam has dissappeared. All you have is the outer layer and then the velcro, no meat in the middle. I had it happen to one of my orange pads, first time out,not age just too much pressure and heat I guess. I take it easier on them now with my UDM and better luck now. I threw out that first one, chalked it up to learning curve.

Pat.

[Rsurfer]

Originally Posted by rcg

Rsurfer, do you have the low profile LC pads?

No, I have the ccs, they are about an inch thick. I have the 5.5" in low profile and no problems.