Confused on cut of Hybrid pad colors??

[Audios S6]

Still a bit confused. The gold pad is just as dense as the orange pad, I don't see how it could possibly compress like the black pad. The black pad feels like a white Rupes pad.



Anyways, I got the chance to try the white pad with Menz 3in1 today and I'm in love! Honestly though, still like the Rupes more. The Rupes 21 with Rupes Yellow pad had more cut and a better finish with equal pressure, passes, working time, etc.

Are you using hybrids with the 3401 and smack method? I've been using a 21 for quite a while now and just picked up a flex 8 weeks ago. At first the flex wasn't even close in terms of time, but it's been slowly closing the gap as I get more hours on it and refine my smack technique.

I also just loaded up in rupes pads so the 21 jumped ahead again due to better foam combos.

Since I use the 3401 with 5" pads and the 21 with 7" equivalents, it's not really a fair time comparison. But the flex is a huge time saver on bumpers and some quarter panels.

[Zubair]

So I just received my order of Hybrid pads and after feeling and looking at them I'm a bit confused on the order that LC lists them as far as cut and finish.

Lake Country:
Orange - Heavy Cutting
Blue - Light Cutting
White - Polishing
Black - Finishing
Gold - Jeweling

Upon inspection I would list them like so:
Blue - Heavy Cutting
Orange - Light cutting
Gold - Very Light Cutting
White - Polishing
Black - Jeweling

Blue is very big open cell like a Rupes cutting pad. And Gold is a very dense foam. Does LC have these listed incorrectly, or am I just out of the loop of knowledge on cell structure and what makes a cutting pad vs a finishing pad?

I agree with you regardless of what the charts claim. The Orange is firm initially but becomes soft after a single section and doesn't seem to regain its initial new out the packet firmness after a use or wash. The Blue is more coarse and more firm and maintains its integrity.

[farhan3108]

Hi
Everyone

I need suggestion, which is pad better


Gold Finishing Pad vs Black Finishing Pad

And

Red Finishing Pad vs White Polishing Pad

Regards
Farhan

[FinishingTouchA]

Hi
Everyone

I need suggestion, which is pad better


Gold Finishing Pad vs Black Finishing Pad

And

Red Finishing Pad vs White Polishing Pad

Regards
Farhan

Update on this, I've found after using the Smack method I actually love the 3401 and Hybrid Pads. I only use the wool, orange, white, and black.
Wool = Extreme Heavy Cut
Orange = Heavy Cut
White = Polishing, great for AIO
Black = Finishing, Great for wax application or super fine polish

[farhan3108]

thanks for the reply

[sweatthedetails]

I only use the purple foam, blue, and white. I feel any more is really overkill.

[FinishingTouchA]

I only use the purple foam, blue, and white. I feel any more is really overkill.

Well IDK about Florida, but here in Oregon 80 percent of the vehicles we do are full size pickups. And 50 percent of those have deep brush (tree branches and other bushes) scratches and RIDS galore. My go to for a 1-step on most vehicles is a MF Cutting pad and FG400 straight to sealant.

[Zubair]

Menzerna doesn't play well with microfiber

[FinishingTouchA]

Menzerna doesn't play well with microfiber

What do you use with Microfiber? I love using Menzerna FG400 with the B&S Microfibers on my Rupes 21.

[Zubair]

I use the Rupes Blue mf and the Optimum Cutting mf pads. Tried the FG400 on both and it breaks down already when spreading it out and gums up the fibres. I prefer using FG400 with wool if I need more cut over foam. Rupes Zephir or Quarz work better on mf pads than Menzerna.