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Redsi4

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I bought a 5.5" lake country pad off of detailedimage awhile back and have only used it twice. The black on the back of the pad is peeling off!

This isn't typical right? Oh and I ordered from there before knowing about this site. :(

I have cleaned the pad twice using the DP Pad Cleaner.

I have a porter cable 7424xp with a 5" backing plate.
 
Which pad was it? I've had some trouble with the Hydro pads.
 
Redsi4 said:
I bought a 5.5" lake country pad off of detailedimage awhile back and have only used it twice. The black on the back of the pad is peeling off!

This isn't typical right? Oh and I ordered from there before knowing about this site. :(

I have cleaned the pad twice using the DP Pad Cleaner.

I have a porter cable 7424xp with a 5" backing plate.
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I've seen more than a few reports of the same. Word is the pads may be becoming delaminated due to moisture compounded by the heat of use. Recommendations are to make sure the HydroTechs are absolutely dry from washing before use.

Drop DI support a line and I'm sure Greg or George will replace it for you. There's a Contact link at the bottom of their Home page.

TL
 
TLMitchell said:
I've seen more than a few reports of the same. Word is the pads may be becoming delaminated due to moisture compounded by the heat of use. Recommendations are to make sure the HydroTechs are absolutely dry from washing before use.

Drop DI support a line and I'm sure Greg or George will replace it for you. There's a Contact link at the bottom of their Home page.

TL
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Thanks!
 
Most of the hydro-tech pads I've had had the backing come off of them within a few uses. This is TOTALLY unacceptable, no matter what the reason is. There needs to be a complete investigation into the cause and a resolution should be established before selling any more of them, just IMO.

Stick with the CCS pads until LC releases a new version of the HT pads. Trust me, I basically threw away $120 buying HT pads and had to spend another $60 to replace them with CCS pads that I haven't had a single problem with yet. Good luck.
 
O.C.Detailing said:
Most of the hydro-tech pads I've had had the backing come off of them within a few uses. This is TOTALLY unacceptable, no matter what the reason is. There needs to be a complete investigation into the cause and a resolution should be established before selling any more of them, just IMO.

Stick with the CCS pads until LC releases a new version of the HT pads. Trust me, I basically threw away $120 buying HT pads and had to spend another $60 to replace them with CCS pads that I haven't had a single problem with yet. Good luck.
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I've found that another two of my pads are doing this. I had one replaced already but I'm just going to send them back or something.
 
Redsi4 said:
I bought a 5.5" lake country pad off of detailedimage awhile back and have only used it twice. The black on the back of the pad is peeling off!

This isn't typical right? Oh and I ordered from there before knowing about this site. :(

I have cleaned the pad twice using the DP Pad Cleaner.

I have a porter cable 7424xp with a 5" backing plate.
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All of my Hydro-Tech pads have a white backing.
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The ones that detailed image sells may be different, but I have seen pics of them posted by forum members at various sites, and they have all had white backing.

So, I don't think this is a Hydro-Tech pad.

DI also sells flat Lake Country pads, which would be the ones with the black backing.
You would have to contact Detailed Image, as Autogeek doesn't (yet) sell the 5.5" flat pads.

So, this doesn't need to turn into another Hydro-Tech bashing thread. :rolleyes:

DLB
 
The Pad Man said:
If possible, I would like picture of the defective pads, chemicals used, machine used. You can email that to me at [email protected] Thanks.
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Eric, Hi! You are evaluating to take the velcro all to the edge as the CCS have? Can you update us of the tests you are developing? I saw several posts of people having problems and to clarify to all it will be very good from your side to clarify to all of us what you think. I know you posted on another thread saying you don´t have many complains about problems on the HT..but according to posts here some of the members report issues. Thanks in advance!:dblthumb2:
 
We can pretty much do anything, but, it is is up to our distributors to order it.
 
I just spoke with Jason and we are working with the pad man :D to get this resolved ASAP. Something is in the works as we speak, but in the meantime, if anyone has any issues with their pads, know that we will take care of you! We're just a phone call away - 1-800-869-3011 :xyxthumbs:
 
[email protected] said:
I just spoke with Jason and we are working with the pad man :D to get this resolved ASAP. Something is in the works as we speak, but in the meantime, if anyone has any issues with their pads, know that we will take care of you! We're just a phone call away - 1-800-869-3011 :xyxthumbs:
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Matt, Thanks A LOT!!! You replied so quickly I had to delete my message asking for your help, ja!!!!
 
Every LC pad that I have owned that had the black velcro backing only lasted long enough to polish one car if that. I think that is why they come as a bonus with some purchases. I have had no problems with the CCS type pads though.
 
tuscarora dave said:
Every LC pad that I have owned that had the black velcro backing only lasted long enough to polish one car if that. I think that is why they come as a bonus with some purchases. I have had no problems with the CCS type pads though.
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Hi, please if you can clarify your case...as Eric stated CCS have the black velcro backing...
 
My guess is he is talking about the flat pads because the flat (black velcro) and the HT(white velcro) have the same shape and same style backing velcro. I dont want to put words in his mouth but that is what im getting from what he is saying
 
Any of our pads come in white or black velcro. The CCS pads are mostly with black velcro, except at OEM level
 
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