Flat vs. CCS pads

[WRAPT C5Z06]

What's the difference? I've been told to use flat pads for better correction.

[CEE DOG]

Click here - same question

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/22091-flat-pads-vs-css-pads.html

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Click here - same question

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/22091-flat-pads-vs-css-pads.html
Thanks.

I'm going with the flat pads.

[DARK HORSE]

Have you looked at the hydrotech pads? (just to shake it up a little bit more)...

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Have you looked at the hydrotech pads? (just to shake it up a little bit more)...
No.

Are they better than LC flat pads? Please explain. :xyxthumbs:

[DARK HORSE]

I can't say if they are better or not. I just got some a month or so ago and have not gotten a chance to use them yet. They are also a flat style pad (100% contact with the paint surface). I have heard many good things about the cutting power, but I saw a thread where some people were having issues w/ them comming apart. (they look and feel awesome I can't wait to try them) Maybe someone else with experience w/ them can chime in.

Lake Country Hydro-Tech 6.5 Inch Foam Pads, water-based polish pads, foam buffing pads for water based compounds (http://www.autogeek.net/lc-hydro-tech-pad-combo.html)

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/autogeek_2084_105559228

[mcpp66]

I use the CCS pads and they work just fine for correction.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I can't say if they are better or not. I just got some a month or so ago and have not gotten a chance to use them yet. They are also a flat style looking pad (100% contact with the paint surface). I have heard many good things about the cutting power, but I saw a thread where some people were having issues w/ them comming apart. (they look and feel awesome I can't wait to try them) Maybe someone else with experience w/ them can chime in.

Lake Country Hydro-Tech 6.5 Inch Foam Pads, water-based polish pads, foam buffing pads for water based compounds (http://www.autogeek.net/lc-hydro-tech-pad-combo.html)

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/autogeek_2084_105559228
I would assume 105/205 are water based polishes?

[WRAPT C5Z06]

LC lists 5.5" CCS pads, but the hydro-tech pads are listed as 5.5" x 1.25". What's the 1.25" all about? Are they the same?

[CEE DOG]

The 1.25" is probably the thickness. I threw a tape on mine and it looked about that.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

The 1.25" is probably the thickness. I threw a tape on mine and it looked about that.
I think the LC CCS 5.5" pads are lower profile, probably closer to 1", while the hydro-tech 5.5" are thicker.

[DARK HORSE]

Pad Thickness of (5.5" pads): LC CCS = 7/8"...LC Hydro-Tech = 1.25"

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Pad Thickness of (5.5" pads): LC CCS = 7/8"...LC Hydro-Tech = 1.25"
You da man. :props:

[CEE DOG]

Pad Thickness of (5.5" pads): LC CCS = 7/8"...LC Hydro-Tech = 1.25"
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