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    hydrotech or hybrid pads?

    It's time to replace some worn out pads. I love my hydrotechs, but am wondering if the hybrids are even better. My philosophy is why would a company release a new product line unless it's better than their last release. Anyone who's used both, chime in and let me know how you think they compare to each other & benefits/drawbacks of each system.

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    What are components of the hybrid pad? Foam and ?

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    Re: hydrotech or hybrid pads?

    Quote Originally Posted by davidc11291 View Post
    It's time to replace some worn out pads. I love my hydrotechs, but am wondering if the hybrids are even better. My philosophy is why would a company release a new product line unless it's better than their last release. Anyone who's used both, chime in and let me know how you think they compare to each other & benefits/drawbacks of each system.

    Thanks.

    If you love the hydros and you have a process down stick with it. If you want to try something else( as most of us do ) look at the MF pads I think you'll be surprised at what you can do.
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    Re: hydrotech or hybrid pads?

    I think those are the two best foam pad lines. I would say run the Hydrotechs on the DA and the hybrids on the 3401.

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    Re: hydrotech or hybrid pads?

    I havent used any of the hybrids but i have no plans on giving up my HT's any time soon! Love those things.

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    Re: hydrotech or hybrid pads?

    Quote Originally Posted by dad07 View Post
    If you love the hydros and you have a process down stick with it. If you want to try something else( as most of us do ) look at the MF pads I think you'll be surprised at what you can do.
    MF pads are definitely gonna get ordered soon. I figure I'll use MF for cutting, but I'm concerned that they won't finish down as well as foam, so I'll use foam for polishing and 1 step AIO's.
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    Re: hydrotech or hybrid pads?

    Quote Originally Posted by davidc11291 View Post
    MF pads are definitely gonna get ordered soon. I figure I'll use MF for cutting, but I'm concerned that they won't finish down as well as foam, so I'll use foam for polishing and 1 step AIO's.
    let me tell you can a whole lot with MF pads......And IMHO better than foam! You will find that you will always find a need for foam( so stick with your favorite right now)

    But you can do so much with the new MF technology you'll really be amazed!
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    Re: hydrotech or hybrid pads?

    Quote Originally Posted by dad07 View Post
    If you love the hydros and you have a process down stick with it. If you want to try something else( as most of us do ) look at the MF pads I think you'll be surprised at what you can do.
    Good advice.

    Quote Originally Posted by davidc11291 View Post
    MF pads are definitely gonna get ordered soon. I figure I'll use MF for cutting, but I'm concerned that they won't finish down as well as foam, so I'll use foam for polishing and 1 step AIO's.
    OPS/OMF pad on the PC is a winner, IMO.

    Never tried the hybrids though.
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    Re: hydrotech or hybrid pads?

    Quote Originally Posted by davidc11291 View Post
    MF pads are definitely gonna get ordered soon. I figure I'll use MF for cutting, but I'm concerned that they won't finish down as well as foam, so I'll use foam for polishing and 1 step AIO's.
    I use Mf 95% of the time.....you CAN do some real cool stuff with MF pads.

    I have only used foam 1 time as a follow up to MF only because it was a repaint.

    Think about it.......need to know to more?

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    Re: hydrotech or hybrid pads?

    Sup VT.

    Let me also ask you guys that use MF pads, which brand is best? LC, Optimum, or Meg's?
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