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Another 4'' pad problem
I saw someone post about their 4'' pads caving in. I have the same problem with my pads that i just got in. They have the velcro all the way to the edge. My white pad it badly caved to the point im not sure if i can still use it. This was the pads first use and i only did 4 passes with it and it looked this way after the second but i wanted to finish the job. Is this normal? I would really like to get at least one detail out of these things. I feel like i really got screwed on this one. My 5.5'' pads held up great so needless to say i am a little dissappointed. I will try to post pics of how bad it is tomorrow afternoon and give it plenty of time to regain all the shape it can just to be fair.
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Re: Another 4'' pad problem
Originally Posted by charliehaley
I saw someone post about their 4'' pads caving in. I have the same problem with my pads that i just got in. They have the velcro all the way to the edge. My white pad it badly caved to the point im not sure if i can still use it. This was the pads first use and i only did 4 passes with it and it looked this way after the second but i wanted to finish the job. Is this normal? I would really like to get at least one detail out of these things. I feel like i really got screwed on this one. My 5.5'' pads held up great so needless to say i am a little dissappointed. I will try to post pics of how bad it is tomorrow afternoon and give it plenty of time to regain all the shape it can just to be fair.
I had the same problem the first time I used the 4" pads. I did a little research and I believe the conclusion I came to was too much pressure was being used. I can't remember where I saw it, but several people said that caved i pads are caused by too much pressure being put on them of a long period of time.
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Re: Another 4'' pad problem
Dave, you are right, sounds like too much pressure is being used with the 4 inch pads.
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Re: Another 4'' pad problem
I only used the weight of the machine on vertical surfaces and light pressure on horizontal since it was just finishing polish and jeweling. I used the amount the pad collapsed with just the weight of the machine to serve as a guide for how much pressure to apply also. Could this amount of pressure cause this also and is the pad still ok to use?
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Re: Another 4'' pad problem
It is still ok to use meaning it won't damage your paint, but I don't know how effective it will be at polishing. I just threw mine away after that happened. Since then I have been more careful with my pressure and I have not had the problem again.
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Re: Another 4'' pad problem
Has anyone contacted AG about this? I have some ccs 4" and use a lot of pressure with no problems.
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Re: Another 4'' pad problem
Originally Posted by Rsurfer
Has anyone contacted AG about this? I have some ccs 4" and use a lot of pressure with no problems.
I've found that the orange and yellow pads can take quite a bit of pressure without caving. its the softer white, red and black pads that seem to have the problem. I don't think it is a problem with the product though, rather user error. Now thats just my opinion, not a proven fact.
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Re: Another 4'' pad problem
I don't want to go complaining to Autogeek about it if it is something that is normal but i also dont have alot of money to waste and this was my last order i will make until next summer. Should i Pm Meghan about this?
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Re: Another 4'' pad problem
Originally Posted by charliehaley
I don't want to go complaining to Autogeek about it if it is something that is normal but i also dont have alot of money to waste and this was my last order i will make until next summer. Should i Pm Meghan about this?
I would, wouldn't you want to find out what is causing this problem? It won't cost you a dime and they won't sluff you off.
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Re: Another 4'' pad problem
Originally Posted by ZoranC
You might be oversaturating pad with polish.
How does that collapse the pad, even after cleaning?
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