Am I ruining my foam pads?

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Maybe your using the wrong toothbrush? Lol!
Looks like regular wear and tear to me as well. Maybe a sharp edge or an emblem took a little bite?
 
Yea probably so now that you mention it is this how y'all wash your pads?
 
Those look like 2 soft pads, so they will show a little more wear faster. However, I do not believe little tiny pits and pockets in the pad due to wear affect performance much - if at all. Remember, the CCS pads have dimples and some other pads have various surface cuts and patterns and they work fine. Pads are wear items, and are generally good for me if they are clean and the Velcro is solid.
 
I spray mine with APC or pad cleaner, get a little damp and massage them with my fingers, rinse, massage rinse until clear.
 
You are fine. That is normal wear and tear.

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Ok thanks One more question because I dont want to start another thread the pads I use for correction is

orange with m105

and Gold with m205 I see alot of people use other pads then the gold what would be a better pad then the gold?

And I see uber compound is on sell should I try it?
 
Isn't gold a jewelling pad? That is not what you would want to use with 205. I would say white/blue or black with 205.
 
What is the difference between the white blue and black and when do you use the gold pad
 
I mix up a bucket of pad cleaner, submerge and let sit until ready to rinse out. Turn foam side down to dry
 
Another vote for "normal wear and tear." I wash mine similarly with great results. I've noticed no difference in lightly worn pads vs. those that still look like-new.
 
You should be using the white a majority of the time, and on occasion use the black with M205. It will depend on the hardness of the paint which you will use basically. I mainly use the black for glazes and the blue for sealants/waxes. The white pad provides a minor cut, while the black and blue don't.
 
KMG said:
You should be using the white a majority of the time, and on occasion use the black with M205. It will depend on the hardness of the paint which you will use basically. I mainly use the black for glazes and the blue for sealants/waxes. The white pad provides a minor cut, while the black and blue don't.
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Thanks for you help with what pad to choose

And thank you to everyone that helped me know it was just normal wear and tear!!
 
BrianMcLeod said:
.... and when do you use the gold pad
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The Gold pad is the softest of the Group, it's even softer than the red pad by a good percentage. You'd use it as your final final polish pass to get that extra oomph! It also can be used like the red pad for applying the last stage wax or sealant.
 
BrianMcLeod said:
... is this how y'all wash your pads?
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I don't know that there is an absolute right way to clean them to tell you the truth. My method is probably the most unconventional way there is - but it's quick, and it gets the job done.
When I get half a dozen or so pads that are at the point of needing to be cleaned, I fill a bucket halfway with HOT water - 140° - and add about 2 Tbsp or more of super concentrated Dawn. Throw the pads in the bucket and vigorously squeeze the Hell out of them one-by-one, over and over until they look and feel clean. Then I give each of them one last squeeze and set them aside. Replace the water with clean, clear warm water and repeat the process of squeezing the pads in the rinse water until they're rinsed out. This time on the final squeeze, I really try to get out every drop of water. Last, I attach them to my DA and spin any remaining water out of them and blot dry with a towel. Entire process takes about 15 mins at the most and they're ready to go, the process is fast and cheap!
 
I had similar problems with the red pads about 2 years ago.

LC said the would replace them (but never did)

If it's only the red, you may have gotten old batch
 
Normal. With these pads, just be careful around the sealed cells with the toothbrush. You can remove the top (sealed) layer opening them up for the product to absorb in. It won't "ruin" the pad, but it won't hold the product to be distributed as needed like intended. You basically turn it into a normal pad.

As for cleaning, I use a grit guard pad washer. I remove stubborn products with dawn and IPA. Whatever works best for you.

Just for clarification, the black pads are actually gray. It's a habit to call them black (I do the same thing because they look black) but they are actually gray.
 
Normal, these pads go through a ton of wear especially if you go near anything non flat. Doesn't help that the pad is on the softer side.
 
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