Lake Country Hydro Pads
Product ReviewsDiscuss Lake Country Hydro Pads in the Auto Detailing Forums forums; Eric is making pads with the velcro loop to the edge, and we'll have to see if that solves ...
Eric is making pads with the velcro loop to the edge, and we'll have to see if that solves both the loop separation issue AND the tearing/cutting issue or at least the tearing/cutting issue.
Have you had some pad issues as well Trichard? What were your experiences with them if you have?
I am only a weekend warrior, I maintain my 4 vehicles as well as a few for family and friends. I only have 2 of each (of the cyan and the tangerine) that I have only used only once. I have not had any problems as of yet, but I have read about a lot of failures which concerns me as I think about ordering more...
This a great thread for sure and the Hydro pads do work great. It does seem that some are using way too much pressure and causing themselves misery. Also sometimes it does take more than two days to dry these pads, I would suggest setting your wet pads on sweater dryer so the air can circulate through the pad itself.
Good idea. I actually have a food rack that I dry my pads out on. I have a small fan that blows air on them. It usually takes a few days to totally dry them. When doing PC corrections, I usually have several dozen dry pads on hand. I've seen times where I tried using a pad that felt dry, but immediately after my 1st pass, I knew there was moisture still trapped within the pad. It will affect the level of correction, gum up the pad and created problems for the pad itself. You don't need to use that much pressure either. My pad never stops obiting ever. I use to do that at 1st and it would eat the edges right off the pad. I don't see how that could be a defect of the pad or it's manufacturer. Since adjusting my technique, I immediatley noticed my pads lasting alot longer and my correction was was quicker/better. I change pads after each panel. 2-3 on large panels (hoods/roofs). I wonder if people aren't cleaning their pads correctly and when they notice the level of correction dropping they add more pressure thinking that it will overcompensate for the tool misuse?
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The bottom line is, CCS pads don't have this problem. I have both the hydro's and CCS pads. If the velcro loop is extended to the edge of the hyro techs, problem solved, IMO. It's not just the velcro loop delaminating, it's the foam that's tearing, too(post #96, my pad). LC is very good and will make sure the problem is corrected.
I've seen times where I tried using a pad that felt dry, but immediately after my 1st pass, I knew there was moisture still trapped within the pad. It will affect the level of correction, gum up the pad and created problems for the pad itself.
So David, I'm guessing that you don't use any type of pad washer like the Grit Guard or Autogeek? No way you can use that pad washer and continue to use the pad right?
So David, I'm guessing that you don't use any type of pad washer like the Grit Guard or Autogeek? No way you can use that pad washer and continue to use the pad right?
If you want to use the same pad again on the same detail, you better just clean it on the fly with a brush/air/towel and keep on trucking. Once you introduce water to these, sit it aside to dry for a while (at least 24 hours).
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