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With the announce that LC was releasing a pad for large throw machines I could not wait to try them, but at the same time was skeptical on how they would compare to my favorite Rupes pads (Green & Yellow). I purchased each of the new Orbital pads (Blue, Orange, Red) and tested them thoroughly last week.
As a quick recap here are what LC claims (taken from Autogeek):
Lake Country HD Orbital Foam Pads are specially designed foam pads that were developed for long-stroke dual action polishers. With the increasing popularity of long-stroke (also referred to as large throw) dual action polishers, the market demanded a line of foam pads designed specifically for these types of machines. After months of strenuous research and development, Lake Country is proud to introduce the HD Orbital Foam Pads.
Lake Country HD Orbital Foam Pads feature a dual-density design. This unique design eliminates the concaving effect that other pads experience, allowing the pads to maintain optimum surface contact and extended usage on long-stroke machines, like the Rupes LHR 15 ES and LHR 21ES “Big Foot” Random Orbital Polishers. Lake Country HD Orbital Foam Pads will outlast and outperform any other foam pads on a long-stroke dual action polisher – guaranteed.
Blue Cutting HD Orbital Foam Pad
Firm, medium density foam for scratch and defect removal. Use this pad with polishes and swirl removers. It’s an all around pad that will work on most light to moderate imperfections.
Orange Polishing HD Orbital Foam Pad
Less dense foam formula for the application of cleaner waxes and light polishes. This pad has very light cutting power so it’s perfect for the removal of light defects and micro marring.
Red Finishing HD Orbital Foam Pad
Composition is firm enough to withstand added pressure during final finishing to remove buffer swirls. It has very little cut and will apply thin, even coats of waxes, sealants, and glazes, and ultra fine polishes.
Claims:
Lake Country HD Orbital Foam Pads feature an engineered bevel that prevents pad “rolling,” allowing the pad to stay flat on the surface. Keeping the pad flat on the surface is critical for pad rotation, because if the pad isn’t rotating, then it’s just vibrating on the surface instead of leveling it.
Lake Country HD Orbital Foam Pads feature several unique cooling features that enable them to outlast and outperform conventional foam pads:
Cool Running – Lake Country HD Orbital Foam Pads run 10% cooler on long-stroke machines
Cooling Chamber – This helps prevent the center of the pad from concaving
Perfectly Balanced – Makes the machine easier to control
Dual Density Design – Increases stability and allows improved control on curved panels
Foam Construction – Because the pad is composed of several materials in addition to foam,, there is less foam movement which minimizes haze and micro marring.
My thoughts: I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM! These pads can take a serious beating, DO NOT SHRED LIKE THE RUPES PADS, and are extremely easy to clean out. They do run extremely cool and honestly I did not notice any heat coming from the pad when feeling it with my hand after doing a panel. They also perform much better on curved panels compared to the Rupes pads and others on the market. These are extremely well balanced and smooth to operate as advertised. I found that these pads really do everything they claim. The blue cutting also finishes extremely well. My only complaint is that I sure hope LC makes these in the 4" size for the 3" BP of the smaller Rupes Mini. These pads are now my go to's and I will be sticking with them on my Rupes 21 PERIOD. In fact I sold all my other pads I like them so much lol.
Here are some pictures from using them this week:
20141007_184705 by impeccableimagedetailing, on Flickr
50/50 on a extemely neglected '99 F150. This was with the Blue Cutting and Menzerna PF2500
20141008_145346 by impeccableimagedetailing, on Flickr
20141008_145354 by impeccableimagedetailing, on Flickr
In Use
20141011_162536 by impeccableimagedetailing, on Flickr
20141011_164559 by impeccableimagedetailing, on Flickr
20141011_163253 by impeccableimagedetailing, on Flickr
After Polishing with Orange Polishing Pad and Menzerna SF4500
20141011_160449 by impeccableimagedetailing, on Flickr
20141011_180917 by impeccableimagedetailing, on Flickr
20141011_180929 by impeccableimagedetailing, on Flickr
As a quick recap here are what LC claims (taken from Autogeek):
Lake Country HD Orbital Foam Pads are specially designed foam pads that were developed for long-stroke dual action polishers. With the increasing popularity of long-stroke (also referred to as large throw) dual action polishers, the market demanded a line of foam pads designed specifically for these types of machines. After months of strenuous research and development, Lake Country is proud to introduce the HD Orbital Foam Pads.
Lake Country HD Orbital Foam Pads feature a dual-density design. This unique design eliminates the concaving effect that other pads experience, allowing the pads to maintain optimum surface contact and extended usage on long-stroke machines, like the Rupes LHR 15 ES and LHR 21ES “Big Foot” Random Orbital Polishers. Lake Country HD Orbital Foam Pads will outlast and outperform any other foam pads on a long-stroke dual action polisher – guaranteed.
Blue Cutting HD Orbital Foam Pad
Firm, medium density foam for scratch and defect removal. Use this pad with polishes and swirl removers. It’s an all around pad that will work on most light to moderate imperfections.
Orange Polishing HD Orbital Foam Pad
Less dense foam formula for the application of cleaner waxes and light polishes. This pad has very light cutting power so it’s perfect for the removal of light defects and micro marring.
Red Finishing HD Orbital Foam Pad
Composition is firm enough to withstand added pressure during final finishing to remove buffer swirls. It has very little cut and will apply thin, even coats of waxes, sealants, and glazes, and ultra fine polishes.
Claims:
Lake Country HD Orbital Foam Pads feature an engineered bevel that prevents pad “rolling,” allowing the pad to stay flat on the surface. Keeping the pad flat on the surface is critical for pad rotation, because if the pad isn’t rotating, then it’s just vibrating on the surface instead of leveling it.
Lake Country HD Orbital Foam Pads feature several unique cooling features that enable them to outlast and outperform conventional foam pads:
Cool Running – Lake Country HD Orbital Foam Pads run 10% cooler on long-stroke machines
Cooling Chamber – This helps prevent the center of the pad from concaving
Perfectly Balanced – Makes the machine easier to control
Dual Density Design – Increases stability and allows improved control on curved panels
Foam Construction – Because the pad is composed of several materials in addition to foam,, there is less foam movement which minimizes haze and micro marring.
My thoughts: I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM! These pads can take a serious beating, DO NOT SHRED LIKE THE RUPES PADS, and are extremely easy to clean out. They do run extremely cool and honestly I did not notice any heat coming from the pad when feeling it with my hand after doing a panel. They also perform much better on curved panels compared to the Rupes pads and others on the market. These are extremely well balanced and smooth to operate as advertised. I found that these pads really do everything they claim. The blue cutting also finishes extremely well. My only complaint is that I sure hope LC makes these in the 4" size for the 3" BP of the smaller Rupes Mini. These pads are now my go to's and I will be sticking with them on my Rupes 21 PERIOD. In fact I sold all my other pads I like them so much lol.
Here are some pictures from using them this week:
20141007_184705 by impeccableimagedetailing, on Flickr50/50 on a extemely neglected '99 F150. This was with the Blue Cutting and Menzerna PF2500
20141008_145346 by impeccableimagedetailing, on Flickr20141008_145354 by impeccableimagedetailing, on FlickrIn Use
20141011_162536 by impeccableimagedetailing, on Flickr20141011_164559 by impeccableimagedetailing, on Flickr20141011_163253 by impeccableimagedetailing, on FlickrAfter Polishing with Orange Polishing Pad and Menzerna SF4500
20141011_160449 by impeccableimagedetailing, on Flickr20141011_180917 by impeccableimagedetailing, on Flickr20141011_180929 by impeccableimagedetailing, on Flickr
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