Water-based polishes/waxes

[AZpolisher15]

Still learning new things here. I just bought the GG3 kit and it came with 6 LC Hydrotech pads. I really didn't want the pads because I'd prefer thins, but the kit price was right. It is stated that the pads are for use with water-based polishes and waxes.

Can you explain to me what these are and maybe a couple examples of each (vs. non-water-based)?
When/why would you use one vs. the other?
Why are "special" pads warranted?
Can the HT pads be used with non-water based products?
And lastly, are these going to collect dust, considering I have some LC thin pros and just orderd some boss pads?

[wing commander]

Save them for a car that will ruin your good pads. I use CCS pads on work trucks and don't worry if I trash them on something sharp or rusted.

[BudgetPlan1]

Hydrotech work well with Menzerna compounds/polishes and by extension WG polishes/compounds. Do not work well with AIO'S like HD Speed.



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[Mike Phillips]

Still learning new things here. I just bought the GG3 kit and it came with 6 LC Hydrotech pads. I really didn't want the pads because I'd prefer thins, but the kit price was right.




You need lots of pads no matter what so next time you put in an order get some thin pads.


Click links for pad options and links to the store...


Review: NEW Griot's 3.5 THIN BOSS Buffing pads!" (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/new-car-care-products/105976-review-new-griots-3-5-thin-boss-buffing-pads.html)



NEW! 3.5" ThinPro Foam Pads! Thin is in and you're going to love these new small foam pads! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/new-car-care-products/103201-new-3-5-thinpro-foam-pads-thin-youre-going-love-these-new-small-foam-pads.html)






It is stated that the pads are for use with water-based polishes and waxes.



Don't go deep.

The word Hydro means water so

Hydro-Tech means Water-Tech and the idea being these are a closed cell foam and thus they trap liquids, not just water but all liquids between the pad and the paint longer/better than open cell foam pads.

The thing about closed cell pads is the offer a lower tensile strength than open cell pads which simply means they will tear more easily. I cover all this in my how-to book,

The Complete Guide to a Show Car Shine (http://www.autogeek.net/detailing-books.html) on page 72, 73 and 74






Can you explain to me what these are and maybe a couple examples of each (vs. non-water-based)?
When/why would you use one vs. the other?
Why are "special" pads warranted?
Can the HT pads be used with non-water based products?
And lastly, are these going to collect dust, considering I have some LC thin pros and just ordered some boss pads?




That's getting to deep even for me and this is my thing.

What I would focus on is using compounds and polishes with good brand names and known for using great abrasive technology. This is where the true performance lies, this is where the magic happens.



:)

[AZpolisher15]

[QUOTE=Harpolith;1451969]

Still learning new things here. I just bought the GG3 kit and it came with 6 LC Hydrotech pads. I really didn't want the pads because I'd prefer thins, but the kit price was right.

You need lots of pads no matter what so next time you put in an order get some thin pads.

Click links for pad options and links to the store...


Review: NEW Griot's 3.5 THIN BOSS Buffing pads!" (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/new-car-care-products/105976-review-new-griots-3-5-thin-boss-buffing-pads.html)



NEW! 3.5" ThinPro Foam Pads! Thin is in and you're going to love these new small foam pads! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/new-car-care-products/103201-new-3-5-thinpro-foam-pads-thin-youre-going-love-these-new-small-foam-pads.html)





Don't go deep.

The word Hydro means water so

Hydro-Tech means Water-Tech and the idea being these are a closed cell foam and thus they trap liquids, not just water but all liquids between the pad and the paint longer/better than open cell foam pads.

The thing about closed cell pads is the offer a lower tensile strength than open cell pads which simply means they will tear more easily. I cover all this in my how-to book,

The Complete Guide to a Show Car Shine (http://www.autogeek.net/detailing-books.html) on page 72, 73 and 74






That's getting to deep even for me and this is my thing.

What I would focus on is using compounds and polishes with good brand names and known for using great abrasive technology. This is where the true performance lies, this is where the magic happens.



:)

Thank much, Mike. LC Thin Pros purchased and some Boss pads on order. And I've amassed a nice collection of polishes from the AG store. Sounds like I'm in good shape. I really need to purchase that book!

[Mike Phillips]

Thank much, Mike. LC Thin Pros purchased and some Boss pads on order.




Thin is in...


You'll be impressed with the ability of both pads simply due to the thinness of the pads.






And I've amassed a nice collection of polishes from the AG store. Sounds like I'm in good shape.



It's good to have options so you can do testing as different paint systems will react differently to some products.






I really need to purchase that book!




I put a lot information into all my books, just like you see and read me do here in the forum world.

My writing style is to provide accurate information that is easy to read, easy to o understand, easy to go out to your garage and put into practice.


:)