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I am looking at the hydro tech 5.5 x 1.25 and 7/8 pads.

What is the difference between the two different 'thicknesses'? What is better? Is one better than the other for certain applications?

Thanks in advance!

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Nasty ZO6 said:
I am looking at the hydro tech 5.5 x 1.25 and 7/8 pads.

What is the difference between the two different 'thicknesses'? What is better? Is one better than the other for certain applications?

Thanks in advance!

:xyxthumbs:
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Please tell me why you are shopping for pads... I just polished your vette...
 
Nasty ZO6 said:
I am looking at the hydro tech 5.5 x 1.25 and 7/8 pads.

What is the difference between the two different 'thicknesses'? What is better? Is one better than the other for certain applications?

Thanks in advance!

:xyxthumbs:
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I have never used HT pads. As a generalization though, the thinner pads should cut faster. More energy is lost in thicker pads. Picture a 6 in thick pad. A lot of the power of the machine would be lost in the twisting and compression of the pad vs a 1 in pad that is tight and efficient.

Obviously, the difference would not be as dramatic between 7/8 and 1.25 inch pads. The principle, however, should still apply.
 
premium said:
Please tell me why you are shopping for pads... I just polished your vette...
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Not for the vette bro...that is looking freaking fantastic!



5.4 Shelby said:
I have never used HT pads. As a generalization though, the thinner pads should cut faster. More energy is lost in thicker pads. Picture a 6 in thick pad. A lot of the power of the machine would be lost in the twisting and compression of the pad vs a 1 in pad that is tight and efficient.

Obviously, the difference would not be as dramatic between 7/8 and 1.25 inch pads. The principle, however, should still apply.
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This is the info I was looking for. Thanks!




Now, if Gary was not such a smart ass I know he could have posted this very same info!

LMAO

Im the MAN
 
i used the Low profile crimson HT pad and 85RD on my mustang last weekend..it has really soft paint..and it came out great.
 
Nasty ZO6 said:
I am looking at the hydro tech 5.5 x 1.25 and 7/8 pads.

What is the difference between the two different 'thicknesses'? What is better? Is one better than the other for certain applications?

Thanks in advance!

:xyxthumbs:
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Hi Scott,

I have some of the 5.5" low profile Hydro Tech, flat and CCS pads if you would like to try them.
 
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Audi X2 said:
Hi Scott,

I have some of the 5.5" low profile Hydro Tech, flat and CCS pads if you would like to try them.
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Hey Buddy! Thanks! I was just trying to figure out what pads I should get...was just worried about what 07 z o 6 was saying about using them on soft paint...

I would love to get with you and see/try out what you have swap some stuff!

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Nasty ZO6 said:
Hey Buddy! Thanks! I was just trying to figure out what pads I should get...was just worried about what 07 z o 6 was saying about using them on soft paint...

I would love to get with you and see/try out what you have swap some stuff!

:xyxthumbs:
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Scott,

I have more stuff than I could use in my lifetime! So I would love to let you try out anything you would like to :xyxthumbs:

I would recommend the thin profile 5.5" pads for most D/A's especially the Porter Cable 7424xp. Honestly the larger and thicker pads will take longer to do correction and just don't stay rotating as easily. The Griots has more power and of course the Flex 3401 is a powerhouse and will not quit rotating with thicker pads.

You are welcome to try any of my Lake Country foam or Meguiars D/A pads with my Griot's machine and I also have a Flex PE14 rotary that is an awesome machine as well.
 
Scott,

Along with Buddy's offer, you can try anything I have as well.
 
Audi X2 said:
Scott,

I have more stuff than I could use in my lifetime! So I would love to let you try out anything you would like to :xyxthumbs:

I would recommend the thin profile 5.5" pads for most D/A's especially the Porter Cable 7424xp. Honestly the larger and thicker pads will take longer to do correction and just don't stay rotating as easily. The Griots has more power and of course the Flex 3401 is a powerhouse and will not quit rotating with thicker pads.

You are welcome to try any of my Lake Country foam or Meguiars D/A pads with my Griot's machine and I also have a Flex PE14 rotary that is an awesome machine as well.
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Man! What an offer! Thanks again Buddy, I will need to catch up with you! Sweet!


M.P. Cobra Fan said:
Scott,

Along with Buddy's offer, you can try anything I have as well.
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Thanks James, appreciate it amigo. Hope all is well and let me know when you are back in town...
 
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