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BenSRT

BenSRT

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Hi,
I wanted to know if my pad is still good.look of center of pad is hollow and it is soft a bit.I think I waited too long to change the pad was saturated with wax?

What do you think?


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If the velcro is still glued to the foam, the foam is not torn, shredded, or is missing chunks, I wouldn't trip. Keep running it, (after you wash it first that is).



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The surface is not broken it just hollow Of The center and has little soft compared to the rest of pad.the Velcro is broken just a place a little.
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That's called wear-n-tear... it's normal, pads don't stay looking like they are brand new after you use them.

Normally your wax pads shouldn't become saturated with wax unless you're using a one-step cleaner wax over an entire car.

If you're applying a finishing wax then cut down on the amount of wax you're using.


What speed are you running the polisher?


:)
 
BenSRT said:
I do as you suggested me, I did a One Step / cleaner with M06 and a polishing pad.I running my PC has 6 speed and I make 4 passes by section with a very light pressure. I think I too Waited Before changing pad to a fresh clean pad.

This is the I make:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/28674-my-second-detail-job.html#post354432
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Yep

I've seen this happen to others and even myself on one occasion. Over saturation and excess heat seem to be the root cause. I'd suggest changing you pads more often to avoid this from happening. The foam in the center seems to break down from the heat and IMO the pads are shot at this point. I will typically use 4 pads per product step on an average sized car. ;)


Rasky
 
RaskyR1 said:
Yep

I've seen this happen to others and even myself on one occasion. Over saturation and excess heat seem to be the root cause. I'd suggest changing you pads more often to avoid this from happening. The foam in the center seems to break down from the heat and IMO the pads are shot at this point. I will typically use 4 pads per product step on an average sized car. ;)


Rasky
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we learn from our mistakes! you think the pad are destroyed?
 
BenSRT said:
we learn from our mistakes! you think the pad are destroyed?
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The pad I have which caved in like yours is no longer flat when placed on the paint, so at that point I do not feel it should be used any longer. Not sure if you will see any negative effect from using it or not, but I would imagine that any polish that moved towards the center of the pad would break down at a slower rate then the polish at the outer edge of the pads....better safe than sorry IMO. ;)
 
I would think it would be just fine for applying wax. I wouldn't use it for polishing though.
 
looks like you just used it too long in that session or are using too much pressure with the buffer - heat transfers directly from the drivetrain to the backing plate to the pad and will disintegrate the foam right under the center of the velcro, making it cave in and feel soft like that. if you cut that pad open it'll issue a ton of little foam confetti bits. DO NOT EAT THEM!
 
rohnramirez said:
Mike, it was a brand new pad. Used it once and that's how it turned out.
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Fortunately, it's a $10 lesson. I've burned up a couple of pads and it cost me $20. If we are not willing to make a few mistakes, we will never learn important lessons.

Better to try and fail than sit on the sidelines. Then failure is only learning what not to do! Hang in and you will be fine!
 
Kurt_s said:
Fortunately, it's a $10 lesson. I've burned up a couple of pads and it cost me $20. If we are not willing to make a few mistakes, we will never learn important lessons.

Better to try and fail than sit on the sidelines. Then failure is only learning what not to do! Hang in and you will be fine!
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sometime we pay to learn!
 
RaskyR1 said:
The pad I have which caved in like yours is no longer flat when placed on the paint, so at that point I do not feel it should be used any longer. Not sure if you will see any negative effect from using it or not, but I would imagine that any polish that moved towards the center of the pad would break down at a slower rate then the polish at the outer edge of the pads....better safe than sorry IMO. ;)
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And people question my "use once then toss" routine. Thanks for this post Rasky. :props:
 
rwright said:
And people question my "use once then toss" routine. Thanks for this post Rasky. :props:
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I thought you were talking about the little yellow foam applicators not foam polishing pads???
 
Dubbin1 said:
I thought you were talking about the little yellow foam applicators not foam polishing pads???
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He had posted in a different thread about also throwing out polishing pads after first use. And i thought he was only kidding. Im the MAN

rwright said:
And people question my "use once then toss" routine. Thanks for this post Rasky. :props:
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Are you serious? If you are, then i'm serious about purchasing your trash then. What else do you throw away after one use?! :hungry:
 
So I try to work again with my pad is désintegrated!!!LOL 10$ in the trash!!I pay attention next time to change my pad frequently!!
 
rohnramirez said:
He had posted in a different thread about also throwing out polishing pads after first use. And i thought he was only kidding. Im the MAN



Are you serious? If you are, then i'm serious about purchasing your trash then. What else do you throw away after one use?! :hungry:
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ha! i've had my yellow foam applicators for years. i use them for opti-seal and the like. just clean them with some dish soap and water after, air dry and bam - good as new!
 
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