Pad Failure, did I mess up or was it a defect?

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So I recently got these 3" Hydro-techs in and after using it for around 10-15 minutes of actual polishing on speed 3 I went to clean it after I finished the paneland this occurred.



Did I overheat it or was it doomed to fail?

Thanks.
 
These pads aren't as durable as traditional pads due to the open cells structure. Cyan pads break down the quickest of all pads from my experience. How hard were you pressing down?

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ShaunD said:
These pads aren't as durable as traditional pads due to the open cells structure. Cyan pads break down the quickest of all pads from my experience. How hard were you pressing down?

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I would say about medium pressure. Enough to slow down a 7424XP where it wasn't spinning as fast as it would freely. But not enough to compress the pad more than slightly.
 
FivePoint.0 said:
Cyan pads are not durable at all.
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So I used another one today that I got in the same package and it worked fine, granted I didn't use the brush on it but there was no deterioration at all.
 
af90 said:
...granted I didn't use the brush on it but there was no deterioration at all.
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Are these open or closed cell?
I thought HydroTechs were closed.
Either way, the only pads that I have destroyed in that brief period of time were open cell/user error. I don't brush any pad anymore.

Anyways, what makes these pads inferior, non durable? Seems there was a bit of hype on these within the past year or so. Maybe I need to use the search feature.
 
Hydro tech pads are closed cell. Didn't realize you used a brush. Never been a fan of the brush; to stiff. Anyhow, I'm not saying they'll deteriorate after the first use, but they don't last nearly as long as most other pads. Very important to use closed cell pads when they're COMPLETELY dry after cleaning.
 
Vegas Transplant said:
Are these open or closed cell?
I thought HydroTechs were closed.
Either way, the only pads that I have destroyed in that brief period of time were open cell/user error. I don't brush any pad anymore.

Anyways, what makes these pads inferior, non durable? Seems there was a bit of hype on these within the past year or so. Maybe I need to use the search feature.
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Do you just clean on the fly? I mostly use microfiber pads where either air or a brush is required to fluff them back up.

FivePoint.0 said:
Hydro tech pads are closed cell. Didn't realize you used a brush. Never been a fan of the brush; to stiff. Anyhow, I'm not saying they'll deteriorate after the first use, but they don't last nearly as long as most other pads. Very important to use closed cell pads when they're COMPLETELY dry after cleaning.
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I think I'll stick with on the fly for them or just not clean them at all during polishing, with spot pads I can just rotate pads to get the job done.
 
Thanks for the clarification. And the tip on being completely dry. :props:

af90 said:
Do you just clean on the fly? I mostly use microfiber pads where either air or a brush is required to fluff them back up.

I think I'll stick with on the fly for them or just not clean them at all during polishing, with spot pads I can just rotate pads to get the job done.
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I have way to many pads to worry about cleaning on the fly. I just pull them off and replace them.
But if I take a Vape break, then I'll hit up any pad with the pressure washers/cleaner, rinse, then spin dry on the rotary. Otherwise they all get cleaned when I get the notion. I use the compressor to fluff up MF pads before putting them away. I'm starting to gravitate away from MF pads...well detailing in general.
 
I still think it's important to clean on the fly with any pad. Instead of a brush, quickly run a MF towel over the foam. I use a compressor for MF and foam. :)
 
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