problem pad

**Dubbin1** · 09-13-2010, 02:44 PM

I would think it would be just fine for applying wax. I wouldn't use it for polishing though.

**rohnramirez** · 09-15-2010, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by Mike.Phillips@Autogeek

That's called wear-n-tear... it's normal, pads don't stay looking like they are brand new after you use them.

Mike, it was a brand new pad. Used it once and that's how it turned out.

**builthatch** · 09-15-2010, 10:52 PM

looks like you just used it too long in that session or are using too much pressure with the buffer - heat transfers directly from the drivetrain to the backing plate to the pad and will disintegrate the foam right under the center of the velcro, making it cave in and feel soft like that. if you cut that pad open it'll issue a ton of little foam confetti bits. DO NOT EAT THEM!

**Kurt_s** · 09-15-2010, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by rohnramirez

Mike, it was a brand new pad. Used it once and that's how it turned out.

Fortunately, it's a $10 lesson. I've burned up a couple of pads and it cost me $20. If we are not willing to make a few mistakes, we will never learn important lessons.

Better to try and fail than sit on the sidelines. Then failure is only learning what not to do! Hang in and you will be fine!

**BenSRT** · 09-16-2010, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by Kurt_s

Fortunately, it's a $10 lesson. I've burned up a couple of pads and it cost me $20. If we are not willing to make a few mistakes, we will never learn important lessons.

Better to try and fail than sit on the sidelines. Then failure is only learning what not to do! Hang in and you will be fine!

sometime we pay to learn!

**rwright** · 09-16-2010, 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by RaskyR1

The pad I have which caved in like yours is no longer flat when placed on the paint, so at that point I do not feel it should be used any longer. Not sure if you will see any negative effect from using it or not, but I would imagine that any polish that moved towards the center of the pad would break down at a slower rate then the polish at the outer edge of the pads....better safe than sorry IMO.

And people question my "use once then toss" routine. Thanks for this post Rasky.

**Dubbin1** · 09-16-2010, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by rwright

And people question my "use once then toss" routine. Thanks for this post Rasky.

I thought you were talking about the little yellow foam applicators not foam polishing pads???

**rohnramirez** · 09-22-2010, 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by Dubbin1

I thought you were talking about the little yellow foam applicators not foam polishing pads???

He had posted in a different thread about also throwing out polishing pads after first use. And i thought he was only kidding.

Originally Posted by rwright

And people question my "use once then toss" routine. Thanks for this post Rasky.

Are you serious? If you are, then i'm serious about purchasing your trash then. What else do you throw away after one use?!

**BenSRT** · 09-22-2010, 07:55 AM

So I try to work again with my pad is désintegrated!!!LOL 10$ in the trash!!I pay attention next time to change my pad frequently!!

**builthatch** · 09-22-2010, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by rohnramirez

He had posted in a different thread about also throwing out polishing pads after first use. And i thought he was only kidding.

Are you serious? If you are, then i'm serious about purchasing your trash then. What else do you throw away after one use?!

ha! i've had my yellow foam applicators for years. i use them for opti-seal and the like. just clean them with some dish soap and water after, air dry and bam - good as new!