Hydro Tech Pad Question

[Sunshyne]

So I am wanting to try some HT's. Does it make a difference which thickness I buy? The 7/8 or the 1.25"?

I have a GG ill be using them on.

thanks!

[Mike Phillips]

Get the 7/8" thin pads...

Thin is in... New Lake Country Hydro-Tech Low Profile 5 1/2 x 7/8 Inch Foam Pads (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/28825-thin-new-lake-country-hydro-tech-low-profile-5-1-2-x-7-8-inch-foam-pads.html)



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[Mike Phillips]

Steve removing swirls and scratches using a Griot's Garage DA Polisher with a Cyan Hydro-Tech Foam Cutting pad.
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If you don't have this, then consider getting a copy... it covers everything you need to know to get professional results from a DA Polisher...

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[Meticulous-Detail]

Thanx Mike, I also has the same question. I picked up your book also, good read.

Do you prefer the LC HT pads over the flat LC? If so, why?

Thanx

[Mike Phillips]

Thanx Mike, I also has the same question. I picked up your book also, good read.

Do you prefer the LC HT pads over the flat LC? If so, why?

Thanx


I do like the HT pads generally for most projects but they don't wear as long as open cell foam pads.

I cover the differences in my how-to book and it's really a draw when you compare them as both have their benefits and drawbacks.

I think the easiest foam pads to learn how to use are open cell foam pads and I'll tend to recommend either LC Flat or CCS to people new to machine polishing.

But if your budget is less of a concern and you don't mind replacing pads faster then closed cell HT pads are very good.

Nothing lasts forever and as you use pads they do wear out... I only make this comment after years of reading posts where people are both let down and seemingly surprised that their foam buffing pads don't last forever and look new even after multiple uses...


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[RFulmer]

Get the thin, and get Mike's book, it is on sale too!

[Rsurfer]

Are they not the same foam? If I'm using a rotary, does it matter? TIA.
Get the 7/8" thin pads...

Thin is in... New Lake Country Hydro-Tech Low Profile 5 1/2 x 7/8 Inch Foam Pads (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/28825-thin-new-lake-country-hydro-tech-low-profile-5-1-2-x-7-8-inch-foam-pads.html)



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[detailer25]

I agree with RFulmer, get Mike's book. Lots of info in that book.

[tw33k2514]

I like the thinner ones because they put less load on the machine, which equates to more correction.

[Mike Phillips]

Are they not the same foam? If I'm using a rotary, does it matter? TIA.


Same foam.

The OP asked specfically about a DA Polisher, so that's why I answered the way I did...




I have a GG ill be using them on.

thanks!




If you're using a DA then the thin pads are more effective. If you're using a rotary buffer then the thick pads are better and you don't have the issues of maintaining pad rotation like people using DA polishers.



Good question...


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