Difference between CCS pads and flat pads?

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What's the difference between the LC CCS pads and the flat pads? Which is better for the PC 7424XP?
 
To me they all work the same. I use the 5.5" flat pads because they are cheaper.

The Hydrotech pads are interesting though since they are made for water based polishes. I use 4" Hydro pads and like them a lot. I would probably go for them as I start replacing my flat pads from use.
 
I think flat pads are better suited for the PC. It is important to have maximum pad coverage for better correction in my opinion. The CCS will work just fine though.....
 
Not to hijack but what about the hex logics compared to the two mentioned above?
 
I have been long time user of both. The CCS is neat because they can hold product in the dimples that can yield to longer working time. CCS also has a wider range of pads, one of my favorite pads for a AIO is only available in the CCS(green pad).

When it comes down to performance they both are great pads and I can’t tell a difference when it comes to cut with orange and finishing with blue or gray pad.
 
Bigbull2984 said:
I have been long time user of both. The CCS is neat because they can hold product in the dimples that can yield to longer working time. CCS also has a wider range of pads, one of my favorite pads for a AIO is only available in the CCS(green pad).

When it comes down to performance they both are great pads and I can’t tell a difference when it comes to cut with orange and finishing with blue or gray pad.
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I had planned to use CCS pads but saw that the flat pads were a bit cheaper. Which flat pads are the same as the orange, green and red CCS pads?
 
I wouldnt worry about the difference and just pick up some tangerine hydro techs and cyans. Best pads Ive used and this is coming from someone who went through a bunch of ccs pads before discovering hydro techs.
 
RhetoricMixes said:
I wouldnt worry about the difference and just pick up some tangerine hydro techs and cyans. Best pads Ive used and this is coming from someone who went through a bunch of ccs pads before discovering hydro techs.
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I havent tried the CCS pads but I really enjoy the hydro-techs as well.
 
My plan was to use the orange to polish, the green to clean the rest of the polish off, and the red was to wax. What are the uses for these hydro-techs?
 
AliMusa said:
My plan was to use the orange to polish, the green to clean the rest of the polish off, and the red was to wax. What are the uses for these hydro-techs?
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cyan for compound, tangerine for polish, crimson for glazes and waxes
 
af90 said:
cyan for compound, tangerine for polish, crimson for glazes and waxes
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And the tangerines in particular are very versatile. They finish well with both light compounds and medium-light polishes.
 
RhetoricMixes said:
And the tangerines in particular are very versatile. They finish well with both light compounds and medium-light polishes.
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Does the pad determine whether a polish finishes LSP ready? Or is that compound/polish dependent? As in say MM205 on a Cyan pad will it finish the same as M205 on a Tangerine pad?
 
af90 said:
Does the pad determine whether a polish finishes LSP ready? Or is that compound/polish dependent? As in say MM205 on a Cyan pad will it finish the same as M205 on a Tangerine pad?
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It is definitely polish dependant I would say. You can however usually use a cutting pad with a mild polish and finish out good in most cases. A compound with a polishing pad however will not net you the same results.
 
RhetoricMixes said:
It is definitely polish dependant I would say. You can however usually use a cutting pad with a mild polish and finish out good in most cases. A compound with a polishing pad however will not net you the same results.
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Thanks!
 
Would I use pads for a IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) wipedown? Or just a clean microfiber towel?
 
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