4" pad started to disintegrate

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Striker

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The other day I was working with a PC+4" LC orange pad and M105. I'll admit, I was pretty aggressive with it as the car I was working on way beyond killed as far as the paint condition was concerned.



I noticed small chunks of the pad going off. Is this normal, just time to replace the pad or can I do something about it?
 
I beat the hell out of my Cyan Hydro Techs with 105. I have heard a few theories such as cheap extension cords causing excess heat through the back plate to a flaw in the 1st gen HT's.



AG even warrantied a couple for me.



I have no idea what I am doing to the pads to make them have such a short life, but I need to figure it out soon cause this shiz is getting expensive.:hmph:
 
If you're getting really aggressive with the orange foam, maybe you oughta consider using a SurBuf instead (use the right techique though).
 
Getting "aggressive" may be an issue. I wouldnt run the PC above 4 using 4" pads, nor would I bare any excessive pressure on them. Let them do the work.
 
a.k.a. Patrick said:
Getting "aggressive" may be an issue. I wouldnt run the PC above 4 using 4" pads, nor would I bare any excessive pressure on them. Let them do the work.
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Yeah, I agree. I'll go up to speed 5 with 'em, but you don't need the higher speeds as much as with a larger pad.



Heh heh, and yeah...gotta be careful about applying pressure with the 4" pads (I have the spot-in repair to prove it :o ).
 
Striker said:
You live and learn I guess. I was addiding excess pressure to it.
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OK..that's really not all that necessary with the 4" pads. Not like I've never done it, but still....



Applying a little too much pressure was probably how I killed the clear on the MPV that one time :o
 
The pad was taking a beating but the paint looks nice. Now I have to do the rest of the car :( She's really really bad too. The black Impala will shine tho....
 
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