LC hydro vs LC waffle pads

[beenen]

looking into getting new pads and was wondering if anyone has any experience with both? I have been using Adam's pads which have the same waffle design as LC's waffles but they just dust too much. I have been hearing a lot of good things from the LC hydro pads. Is it worth getting the hydros over the waffles?

[allenk4]

Mmmmmmmmm.....Waffles!

[Rsurfer]

Hydro's finishes well, but no durability.

[dlc95]

Mmmmmmmmm.....Waffles!

I hear that!

[dlc95]

What type of machine will they go on?

[beenen]

just a PC 7424xp

[allenk4]

I don't hear the waffle/egg crate style pads mentioned much

I always associate them with Rotary polishing

[dlc95]

just a PC 7424xp

Ah, with Adam's pads. Polishes too?

From what I understand, it seems like their polishes like to dry up faster than others.

Another thing I've read about is that people have had issues with pad pores clogging up. Keeping the pad clean with a pad conditioning brush would help mitigate that issue.

[dlc95]

Try this first:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...m-pad-fly.html

I've heard that the Hydrotech pads are prone to premature deterioration, but I just ordered six of the low profile version cyan cutting pads. I gotta try them for myself.

The ccs line is fantastic though.

[MarkD51]

From the selection of LC Pads LC I have on hand, I note that the Hydro Pads have a white Velcro Backing, whereas others have a Black Backing.

Not sure if this is an intentional trait-feature, but note after a short use, there is no adhesion of the Foam at the center of the Velcro Backing?

Looks like a disaster waiting to happen IMO.

Not sure if they are still like this, but doubting I'll again buy the Hydro Techs. Seemed cheaply made IMO