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    The different types of foam formulas in the CCS Smart Foam Pad Line

    The different types of foam formulas in the CCS Smart Foam Pad Line

    Be below can be found here on the Autogeek.net site

    CCS Smart Pads

    But doesn't copy and paste well directly into vBulletin forums using BB code, so I tweaked the code a little to make it easier to copy and paste into other threads when needed.



    Smart Foam Pad Varieties:


    Yellow Cutting Foams 6.5 inch
    Use this pad to apply compounds or polishes to remove severe oxidation, swirls, and scratches. It is the most aggressive and should only be used on oxidized and older finishes. Always follow this pad with an orange or white pad and a fine polish to refine the paint until it is smooth.




    Orange Light Cutting Foam 6.5 inch
    Firm, high density foam for scratch and defect removal. Use this pad with polishes and swirl removers. It’s an all around pad that will work on most light to moderate imperfections.




    Coarse Green Cutting/Polishing Foam 6.5 inch
    This foam is of medium density with the ability to level very fine scratches and very light oxidation. Use light swirl removers with this pad.




    White Polishing Foam 6.5 inch
    Less dense foam formula for the application of waxes, micro-fine polishes and sealants. This pad has very light cutting power so its perfect for pre-wax cleaners.




    Green Polishing/Finishing Foam 6.5 inch
    Use this foam to apply one-step cleaner waxes. It is a balance of polishing and finishing that is perfect for all-in-one product application.




    Gray Finishing Foam 6.5 inch
    Composition is firm enough to withstand added pressure during final finishing to remove buffer swirls. It has no cut and will apply thin, even coats of waxes, sealants, and glazes.




    Blue Finessing Foam 6.5 inch
    This blue foam pad has soft composition for applying glaze, finishing polish, sealants, and liquid waxes. The soft pad has no cut, making it perfect for applying nonabrasive products evenly.




    Red Ultrasoft Wax/Sealant Foam 6.5 inch
    This soft, imported foam is ideal for applying the final coat of wax or sealant. The foam works especially well when applying liquid waxes or sealants because it is firm enough to keep the majority of the product on the paint, rather than soaking it up. The red foam has no cut or cleaning ability.




    Super Soft Gold Jeweling Foam 6.5 inch
    The CCS Super Soft Gold Jeweling Pad is made of Lake Country's softest foam. Use the gold pad to apply a very fine polish or glaze as the final step of the polishing process. Jeweling is the term coined for this step because it intensifies gloss and reflectivity, like a jewel. The gold foam pad also works well for wax and sealant application.



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    Re: The different types of foam formulas in the CCS Smart Foam Pad Line

    Thanks Mike! Just wondering, why is the course green foam not available for the 5.5" CCS, and will it ever be? Is the 5.5" ccs foam different than the 6.5" ccs foam?

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    Re: The different types of foam formulas in the CCS Smart Foam Pad Line

    Quote Originally Posted by zliegen View Post
    Thanks Mike! Just wondering, why is the course green foam not available for the 5.5" CCS, and will it ever be? Is the 5.5" ccs foam different than the 6.5" ccs foam?

    I don't know the exact reason but it could be a supply and demand issue, that is no demand so no supply.


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    Re: The different types of foam formulas in the CCS Smart Foam Pad Line

    Hello, Can i use these pads in my 3M Rotary machine ?. Thanks

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    Re: The different types of foam formulas in the CCS Smart Foam Pad Line

    Quote Originally Posted by ArielGL View Post
    Hello, Can i use these pads in my 3M Rotary machine ?. Thanks
    Yes you can.

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    Re: The different types of foam formulas in the CCS Smart Foam Pad Line

    coarse green the same as pink?
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    Re: The different types of foam formulas in the CCS Smart Foam Pad Line

    so if i understand correctly you do not recommand using yellow pads on 2 stage paint?

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    Re: The different types of foam formulas in the CCS Smart Foam Pad Line

    Sorry to bump this old thread, but I have a question. I know this guy who doesn't have a lot of experience with a buffer and he only uses his buffer a few times per year for normal upkeep (minor swirl removal and glaze application). What should I tell him are the best types of pads to use? Meaning, regular flat foam pads or the CCS or waffle type pads (not referring to the various colors)? What's the difference between the different types?

    I'll make sure I pass along this information to him
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    Re: The different types of foam formulas in the CCS Smart Foam Pad Line

    quick question can the red pad be used to apply glazes? I had used in the past but if it's not ideal I could always do it by hand

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    Re: The different types of foam formulas in the CCS Smart Foam Pad Line

    Quote Originally Posted by Skimmer0220 View Post
    quick question can the red pad be used to apply glazes? I had used in the past but if it's not ideal I could always do it by hand
    From descriptions above, I would say grey, blue, red, or gold.
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