Are my foam pads toast?

[SpoiledMan]

The pads will still cut paint and do so effectively. He doesn't need to go out and buy new ones at this point. I have 9006's that I've had for five or more years now that still work and look worse.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

The pads will still cut paint and do so effectively. He doesn't need to go out and buy new ones at this point. I have 9006's that I've had for five or more years now that still work and look worse.

It's a matter of opinion, I guess. I would never feel comfortable using pads that look like that.

[SpoiledMan]

It's a matter of opinion, I guess. I would never feel comfortable using pads that look like that.

It's a matter of *experience* good man. That pad will polish on for a long time.

[Marc08EX]

Thanks for your opinion guys! I appreciate it! I will try to keep this pad but I'll probably switch it out quickly during a detail.

[tuscarora dave]

There's no way you're going to get near the results from those pads compared to a new or even somewhat used pad.

I agree, however I still don't toss mine when they get like that. I use them for jobs that get the swirls shined up. I keep on cleaning and using them until they start getting problematic with leaving marring behind and even then I'm bound to see a dump truck or something that needs polished up so I toss them in a closet somewhere until that dump truck arrives.

[SonOfOC]

I've seen Scottwax use Meguiars pads in that conditon. The Meg polising pads tend to get tired looking, but they work just fine.

It's a matter of *experience* good man. That pad will polish on for a long time.

[tuscarora dave]

This pad will work fine on a scratched up old dump truck.

[umi000]

Are you planning on polishing a dump truck by hand Dave?

[A-train]

I would say for paint yea but other uses no. I use my old cutting pads that are done for paint in hard plastic trim pieces on door panels.

[tuscarora dave]

Are you planning on polishing a dump truck by hand Dave?

Yeah, a tri-axle that was used for hauling asphalt. I'll use nothing but mineral spirits and Q-tips. Think I'll have time for photos?