LC Hydro tech pads expectancy

[goldenlight]

The question is in regards to the Orange Polishing pad.

How many time can I use this buffing pad before replacing it. After the 5th time of use it starts to show it age.



I have no problems with the LC Hyrdo tech Crimson pad.. Just the orange pad.

Would I be better off using a regular LC Polishing Pad.?

[Rsurfer]

The question is in regards to the Orange Polishing pad.

How many time can I use this buffing pad before replacing it. After the 5th time of use it starts to show it age.



I have no problems with the LC Hyrdo tech Crimson pad.. Just the orange pad.

Would I be better off using a regular LC Polishing Pad.?

Doing 5 cars with one pad is pretty good. Granted that the H2O pads are not as durable as the ccs or flat lc pads.

[Kaban]

We have recently started to really use the LC Tangerine Hydro Tech pads. Been using the HT crimson for a long time and they all have held up very well with very few (if any at all) instances of premature wear or failure.

I have done a handful of cars with the tangerine pads (my guess is between 3-5 cars). So far so good, the backing adhesive still shows no sign of giving up, the foam looks excellent with no visible sign of wear.

I've used the LC flat pads for a long time, so it will be interesting how the HT pads will hold up.

[Rsurfer]

We have recently started to really use the LC Tangerine Hydro Tech pads. Been using the HT crimson for a long time and they all have held up very well with very few (if any at all) instances of premature wear or failure.

I have done a handful of cars with the tangerine pads (my guess is between 3-5 cars). So far so good, the backing adhesive still shows no sign of giving up, the foam looks excellent with no visible sign of wear.

I've used the LC flat pads for a long time, so it will be interesting how the HT pads will hold up.

The first thing to tear is the raised Velcro backing. If they made it flat like the ccs or flat pads, it would last longer. I must say that the Hydro pads do finish nice. Being closed cell foam you use less product and they are easier to clean.

[MarkD51]

With the HT Pads I have bought from AG (4") I have noticed a separation of the Velcro backing in the center after one use, and a seeming hollowing out of the pads on the center of their face.

Is this normal for these pads, is this too much heat, or use?

One cyan pad I used, just on two headlights looked shot after.

[spiralout462]

I am happy with the durability of the Hydrotechs. It kind of makes sense that the Tangerine would fail before the Crimson since it works harder and heats up quicker due to the fact it provides cut and polishing ability.

[Rsurfer]

With the HT Pads I have bought from AG (4") I have noticed a separation of the Velcro backing in the center after one use, and a seeming hollowing out of the pads on the center of their face.

Is this normal for these pads, is this too much heat, or use?

One cyan pad I used, just on two headlights looked shot after.

Yes, reduce the speed and pressure.

[goldenlight]

thanks for the advice. I really like the hydro pads just wish they lasted longer. Do all closed cell pads wear out after 5 uses?

I maintain 4 family midsize cars. Would I be better off using the old school foam..?

[Rsurfer]

thanks for the advice. I really like the hydro pads just wish they lasted longer. Do all closed cell pads wear out after 5 uses?

I maintain 4 family midsize cars. Would I be better off using the old school foam..?

If you change your pads frequently, you won't have a problem. Too many try to polish a whole car with just one pad. The pad not only doesn't cut well, but is saturated with polish and will start to fail. Work clean!

[WRAPT C5Z06]

If you change your pads frequently, you won't have a problem. Too many try to polish a whole car with just one pad. The pad not only doesn't cut well, but is saturated with polish and will start to fail. Work clean!

Agreed. I always have 6 of the same pads ready when polishing a car.