Shopping for New Polishing Pads

[willowcat11]

I have been using the Meg's Burgundy pads and the Meg's Yellow polishing pads all year, and now want to step it up and use something different. I liked those pads, I just want to see what some better ones would be like.

I Just use a dual action polisher, no rotaries or anything.

And I've heard lots of great things about the LC CCS pads. Is this the way to go? Or any suggestions?


Thank you!


Ray


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[Eldorado2k]

I think you're already using the best pads for your current setup. 5" pads right? If anything, or you're interested in more cut, you might want to look into the Meguiars Microfiber Pads and D300 Microfiber Correction Compound.

I've never used the CCS pads, but I wouldn't think they'd be better than what you're running now.


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[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Pair up the LC ThinPro pads with its respective LC backing plate.
Lake Country ThinPro Foam Pad System 5.5 Inch (http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country-thinpro-5-inch.html)

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[Just02896]

I've been using LC force pads on flex 3401's with excellent results.

[Eldorado2k]

IMO the Thinpros are not superior in quality or performance to the Meguiars thin foam discs.

For 1: On the Thinpros, why is there a need for both the Red and Black pad? What does 1 do that the other can't? If 1 were to buy all 5 Thinpro pads how would you use them? Either Gray or Orange for compound, White for polish, Black for applying sealant, so what's the point of the Red pad? Who does 4 step machine polishing these days?

The Meguiars thin foam pads: Burgundy Cutting Pad is highly underrated. Cuts like a champ [even on large throw polishers] and finishes down near if not lsp ready in alot of cases.
Yellow polishing pad: It does its job, no complaints.
Black finishing pad: Quality on par with the other 2 pads.

3 keep it simple system vs. 5 pad system [you'll never use all 5 on a vehicle]

Final note: Meguiars original thin foam pads. Thinpros, basically a copycat of the Megs pads. It's your choice.


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[The Guz]

I think you're already using the best pads for your current setup. 5" pads right? If anything, or you're interested in more cut, you might want to look into the Meguiars Microfiber Pads and D300 Microfiber Correction Compound.

I've never used the CCS pads, but I wouldn't think they'd be better than what you're running now.


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Going to have to agree with this. The Meguiar's pads you already own are some of the best pads. If they are getting the job done then stick with them. Like Eldorado stated if you need more cut then consider going with the microfiber pads.

[willowcat11]

Thanks guys very much!


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[Mike@ShineStruck]

If it's standard throw thin pros as mentioned
If it's a long throw or forced 3401
Low pros

[natewood70]

Looks like I'm going against the grain here, but I've become a HUGE fan of the Buff & Shine buffing pads.

I used to use various Lake Country pads, but on my last order I bought 6 of the Buff & Shine pads. The pricepoint is a little lower compared to others ($35 for 6 of them compared to $45 for the LC Thin Pro), and the cut I received from them was great.

My most recent run with them was using my GG6 with an orange S&B 5.5" and M105 on a 2002 Pontiac Firehawk (notoriously known for having rock hard clear), and it did a great job.

This was after 4 section passes (2 vertical and 2 horizontal):

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l169/natewood70/Mobile%20Uploads/SB%20Orange%20M105_zpsgayyijhd.jpg (http://s96.photobucket.com/user/natewood70/media/Mobile%20Uploads/SB%20Orange%20M105_zpsgayyijhd.jpg.html)

I know it's another option to consider, but with a slightly lower price point and as good of performance that I have seen out of other brands, this will be by personal go to from now on. :xyxthumbs:

[Paul A.]

I changed out to all LC Thin Pro's on my DA and will never look back.

[Cruzscarwash]

I was in love with buff and shine and then tried out griots orange pads on my flex 3401 and I now have a new love

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[Zubair]

The Megs thin pads are far superior to CCS pads. I don't know of anyone personally that still uses CCS type pads.

[willowcat11]

By what you guys have said, looks like I'm already using great pads. That's Awesome to here!

How are we able to tell when a pad is finished, and ready to toss out?

Thank you for all of you're help guys. Still learning new stuff every day!

This forum Rocks!



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[Cruzscarwash]

personally, if its not visually done, I can tell when I remove the polisher from the area and wipe, then you get that well this is odd result, go at it again and then the same thing happens. once that point hits its to AG I go for a new order. I know that's not a definite answer but that's my "seat of the pants" way of telling