1988 Ferrari 328 GTB

[killrflake]

Both fabulous car and work.

[pricha00]

Hey Budman, I see you use the 4 inch pads. I like the mobility of that size and the vibrations from the UDM are certainly lessened with that pad as well. Do you have any issues with the centre of the pad collapasing a little after too much use though? What color pads are you using? White? Any secrets to keeping the pad in good shape besides not too much pressure or speed?

Thanks, Pat.

[budman3]

Originally Posted by pricha00

Hey Budman, I see you use the 4 inch pads. I like the mobility of that size and the vibrations from the UDM are certainly lessened with that pad as well. Do you have any issues with the centre of the pad collapasing a little after too much use though? What color pads are you using? White? Any secrets to keeping the pad in good shape besides not too much pressure or speed?

Thanks, Pat.

I used the 4" low profile orange pads for the most part. A few days ago there was a post talking about these 4" pads and the velcro backing being smaller than the backing plate, which eventually digs into the pad and tearing it. This occurred to my pads as well but I did apply a lot of pressure. The 4" CCS pads are much better because the backing is on the entire back of the pad. However, the 4x1.25" are a little too thick (mine are the white polishing), IMO and are difficult to keep the machine flat, especially one handed. I didn't notice the collapsing but when the pad got saturated it would actually swell the pad. A fix to that is to keep the pad clean or try not applying the product to the same part of the pad. I agree that 4" pads don't last as long as other sizes but they sure do work well.