Constant pressure pads?

ZL1Mark

ZL1Mark

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I once heard they're a great idea for rotaries, but don't make any sense for DA's? Anyone care to comment, as I have no clue....
 
good question. i always just figure if i have the same size BP for my DeWalt and my PC7424 i can use the same pads and was thinking the same thing with these pads
 
07 z-oh-6 said:
I once heard they're a great idea for rotaries, but don't make any sense for DA's? Anyone care to comment, as I have no clue....
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Are you talking about the CP pads with the blue cushion formally only offered by PAC? They were my favorite, go-to pad on a DA until the MF pads were introduced. Still like 'em on DA or rotary.

TL
 
TLMitchell said:
Are you talking about the CP pads with the blue cushion formally only offered by PAC? They were my favorite, go-to pad on a DA until the MF pads were introduced. Still like 'em on DA or rotary.

TL
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I believe that's what he's talking about. And idk if you know or not, buy AG sells the constant pressure pads. :bigups
 
TLMitchell said:
Are you talking about the CP pads with the blue cushion formally only offered by PAC? They were my favorite, go-to pad on a DA until the MF pads were introduced. Still like 'em on DA or rotary.

TL
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Yep, those are the ones. Does the blue cushion make the pad feel more firm?
 
I have a bunch of them in 5.5 and 6.5 and use them on rotary and PC. I think they are best for rotary but until they die I am using them. I have had good luck on the PC.
 
07 z-oh-6 said:
Yep, those are the ones. Does the blue cushion make the pad feel more firm?
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I don't know if I'd charactorize them as "firmer" feeling, the idea is to maintain more consistent pressure across the pad. They just feel better to me, just as the flat pads feel better than CCS. Personal preference.

Plus the blue part looks Smurfy. ;)

TL
 
The physics may cause some of the movement by a DA to be lost, but I wouldn't say they are ineffective on a DA. The CP pads will absorb more of the movement of the machine, ultimately causing the contact surface to travel less distance. Think of it like a paintbrush. If you move it in small circles the tips of the bristles may remain in the same spot while the length of them simply move around that point. Shorten those bristles and the same movement will translate to more movement at the contact surface.

Todd is much better at breaking down how things work. I'll defer to him for more detailed information.
 
Thanks guys.

Todd, care to share your knowledge?

Is there a greater benefit to using constant pressure pads as opposed to regular flat pads with a DA?
 
07 z-oh-6 said:
Thanks guys.

Todd, care to share your knowledge?

Is there a greater benefit to using constant pressure pads as opposed to regular flat pads with a DA?
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Mark,

There is a benefit to using constant pressure pads on a DA, particularly for a beginner or somebody who is learning the in's and out's of DA polishing. The soft Instant Rebound foam will help keep the pad level to the paint. If you have seen a new person polishing paint they tend to angle the polisher, particularly as they hold the machine away from their body.

Additionally the softer foam will collapse slightly around the backing plate so their is an additional soft barrier around the hard edge of the backing plate.

As dwgcmc pointed out perfectly, you will loose the transfer of some orbital motion, but the amount is relatively small and more than a fair trade-off for the safety margin. Additionally, so people just like the feel of the pads better, and we generally deliver maximum results when we are most comfortable with the experience.

On a rotary polisher, the same applies. The Constant Pressure foam will help the pad (particularly stiffer foams like the LC Orange) conform to body panels. Just like using a softer backing plate you will lose the ability to level paint slightly but make up for in the ability to contour to complex curves.
 
TLMitchell said:
I don't know if I'd charactorize them as "firmer" feeling, the idea is to maintain more consistent pressure across the pad. They just feel better to me, just as the flat pads feel better than CCS. Personal preference.

Plus the blue part looks Smurfy. ;)

TL
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:yay

I'm gonna try them.
 
I hope this isn't a thread jack, since it sort of goes along with the Constant Pressure Pads....but will the store be offering any 4" LC pads in the old foam (orange, white, etc.) that aren't CCS pads? Unless I'm mistaken, it looks like Hydro-Techs and CCS are the only options available for 4" foam pads.:help:
 
mikenap said:
I hope this isn't a thread jack, since it sort of goes along with the Constant Pressure Pads....but will the store be offering any 4" LC pads in the old foam (orange, white, etc.) that aren't CCS pads? Unless I'm mistaken, it looks like Hydro-Techs and CCS are the only options available for 4" foam pads.:help:
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I have no idea why LC hasn't come out 4" x 7/8" flat pads or constant pressure pads?
 
Are the 5.5" CP pads 7/8", 1", or 1 1/4" thick?

Zoraduntov said:
mark , did you get a rotary yet ?
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Not yet. I'm gonna practice on the Makita that Kevin Brown is letting me borrow.
If I buy a rotary, it will most likely be used 90% of the time with a wool pad and a compound. I will use my G110v2 for everything else.
 
07 z-oh-6 said:
Are the 5.5" CP pads 7/8", 1", or 1 1/4" thick?


Not yet. I'm gonna practice on the Makita that Kevin Brown is letting me borrow.
If I buy a rotary, it will most likely be used 90% of the time with a wool pad and a compound. I will use my G110v2 for everything else.
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1/ 1/4" thick, the actual polishing foam is slightly under 7/8th.
 
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