What are the pros/cons of "low profile" polishing pads?

[KBsToy]

ya the thin boss pads work best with the unit, one thing that thicker pads help with is stalling, but if the thin pads stall u are supposed to use the innerflex pad which is essentially making a thin pad thick, the thicker the pad on a g15 the less polishing power or cut you have but if you put the innerflex pad on to an already thick pad it wont stall at all

?????? Thicker pads less stalling ??????

[fightnews]

?????? Thicker pads less stalling ??????

ya definitely, do you own a 15mm long throw? if you do draw a white line on the backing plate and try it. you don't even have to do that just look at the innerflex pad griots sells with its long throws. all it does is make the pad thicker.

[MikeC78]

I use the LC thinpro and I produce less heat and less stalling. I don't see any cons to them at all. Probably never go back to a thicker pad, no use for them.

[Crispy]

I use the LC thinpro and I produce less heat and less stalling. I don't see any cons to them at all. Probably never go back to a thicker pad, no use for them.

My exact thoughts.

[UTdetailing]

I can't offer any experience as my first "low pro's" are still on their way. I thought a lot about them before I purchased, and the only negative I could foresee is having to re-learn the pressure you apply as you have less "cushion". I suspect the reason for less stalling that most see has less to do with weight of the pad and held product, and more to do with not feeling like that have to apply as much pressure.

Time will tell when I get my new pads

[Sonic Pilot]

Thanks so much for the replies! Doesn't seem to much of a downside so far...

[Sonic Pilot]

Hey guys,

My apologies. It appears that I may have made a mistake and posted something I shouldn't have. I can't seem to figure out how to edit a post. Can someone point out how to edit a post so I can correct it?

[AutowerxDetailing]

I have a bunch of the Meguiar's black/yellow/red thin pads and have noticed they really only work well with short throw DA machines like the Meg's MT300, PC 7424, or HF DA. On a machine with an 8mm throw pattern the thin pads definitely help to keep the pads spinning and doing more work. On long throw (15-21mm) DA machines the thin pads actually have a negative affect on rotation (especially on curved panels).

[AZpolisher15]

My favorite pads overall are Lake Country HD Orbital foam pads, they're not thin they're thick, beefy, largest diameter, IMO most comfortable, run cool, and do a great job.
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Are you running the HD orbitals on a GG6?

[Eldorado2k]

Are you running the HD orbitals on a GG6?

No, on my Griots Boss 21.


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