5.5 inch lc pads

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hi all i amgoing to switch from 6.5 inch oarnge cutting pad to a 5.5 lc pad -note sure which one yet- a stadard lc-a lc flat or a hydro-either the 7/8 or the 1 1/4 ame with the white pads =iwill be useing a pc 7424 xp with mainly optimum polish II and wtsr and menzerna intensivepolish-any suggestionsFeed back please
 
would there be a differece between the2 thicknesses of them-and which one would be comparable 2 lc oarnge
 
CEE DOG said:
I'm going to recomend the Hydro Tech pads. I haven't used the thin ones but I love the HT's.


http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...9231-differences-benefits-hydrotech-pads.html


http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/27367-looking-buy-new-pads.html


http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/wool-foam-buffing-pads/29274-ccs-flat-hydro.html
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:iagree: HT's are also my favorite pads! Cut fast and finish great!
john b said:
would there be a differece between the2 thicknesses of them-and which one would be comparable 2 lc oarnge
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1-I have not used the thinner ones yet, but they should correct even faster.

2- Cyan - Has a little more cut than the LC orange, but finishes better.
---Tangerine - Has a little more cut than white, but finishes better.
 
I believe I've heard these Hydro Tech pads shred easier than others. Have I read wrong? How many should I buy at the first order?

I plan to correct 2 year old swirls on my own VW Passat (Dark Blue Metallic) so I guess I won't need Cyan much, but do I?
 
Kokopelli said:
A Kestrel DA. Something close to Meguiar's G220 (or G110). Have a Flex (the big one) circular polisher too. But I'm very new in rotary using and it is a heavy beast. :)
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The key factor is this tool needs to keep the pads rotating under pressure in order to use any chemicals or any pads and actually remove swirls.

Removing swirls means removing some paint and if the pads only vibrate, not rotate, which is what a lot of Wood DA Sanders do, then you won't be able to remove the swirls.

If you can get a 5" backing plate on your Kestrel DA then go for the thin Hydro-Tech pads here,


Thin is in... New Lake Country Hydro-Tech Low Profile 5 1/2 x 7/8 Inch Foam Pads

Get at least 2-3 each of the Cyan and Tangerine, at 1-2 of the Crimson pads..


Here's a couple pictures I took to show the difference between the thickness of the new 7/8" pads and the 1 1/4" version of these pads.


NewHydroTech01.jpg


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And read this article,

How to maximize the ability of the 1st Generation Porter Cable Dual Action Polishers



:)
 
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