Smart move to come out with 3" Hydrotech pads..

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Finally some foam pads in 3". If I'm using a 5.5" pad with my DA, I can use them most of the time where I would use 4" pads. 4" pads are a bit too big for their own good, IMO. With 3" pads, I can really make use of them on smaller areas. Good job LC!

[Porsche Pilot]

^ +1

[Audi X2]

+2

But the 7/8" design would work better on the Griot's 3" D/A vs. the 1.25"

[Mike Phillips]

Surgical Buffing (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/47254-surgical-buffing.html)

Working on thin panels or intricate areas is what I call surgical buffing. In order to do surgical buffing you need the right tools.

We have these new 3" pads and together with a 3" backing plate and an adapter for using double side pads but I use them as an extension.


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/722/SurgicalBuffing01.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/722/SurgicalBuffing02.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/722/threeInchPads011.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/722/threeInchPads021.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/722/threeInchPads031.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/722/threeInchPads041.jpg


On Autogeek.net


Lake Country Hydro-Tech 3 x 1.25 Inch Foam Pads, hydrotech buffing pads, polishing pads, spot buffs (http://www.autogeek.net/lake-country-hydro-tech-3-x-1-25-inch-foam-pads.html)

Flex-Foam HD Rotary Backing Plate, 3 inches (http://www.autogeek.net/rotary-3inch-backing-plate.html)

Optimum Double-Sided Rotary Adapter (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-rotary-adapter.html)

Meguiars W63 Rotary Backing Plate 3 Inches (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-w63-backing-plate.html)

Rotary 2 7/8 inch Flexible Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/flex-backing-plate.html)

2-3/4 inch Hook & Loop Rotary Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/2vebapl.html)


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[WRAPT C5Z06]

But the 7/8" design would work better on the Griot's 3" D/A vs. the 1.25"
Agreed.

[Mike Phillips]

+2

But the 7/8" design would work better on the Griot's 3" D/A vs. the 1.25"


Agreed.


That might be in the works for the future but one step at a time... years ago my frined Scott Smith coined the term,

Wafer Pads

Due credit where credit is due...



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[Mike Phillips]

Here's a couple of related articles from whence the 3" pads came from...


Trend: Small buffing pads (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/42947-trend-small-buffing-pads.html)

Trend: Backing Plate Extensions for Surgical Precision Buffing (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/42949-trend-backing-plate-extensions-surgical-precision-buffing.html)

Trend: Flexible Backing Plates for Rotary Buffers (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/wool-foam-buffing-pads/33907-trend-flexible-backing-plates-rotary-buffers.html)



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[Audi X2]

That might be in the works for the future but one step at a time... years ago my frined Scott Smith coined the term,

Wafer Pads

Due credit where credit is due...



:xyxthumbs:

Patience Daniel San - This has never been one of my virtues!

http://www.nicegirlnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wax-on-wax-off.jpg

[WRAPT C5Z06]

That might be in the works for the future but one step at a time... years ago my frined Scott Smith coined the term,

Wafer Pads

Due credit where credit is due...



:xyxthumbs:
I still think a DA can spin these 3" pads, no problem. 7/8" would obviously be golden.

[Glimmer Twin]

Anyone used these before?

Lake Country Beveled Edge 3.5 Inch Pad Pack (http://www.autogeek.net/bevel-edge-4-pack.html)

[CEE DOG]

Yes, they are awesome Mark!! I used them on my Pe14 in preparation of DF,