A problem with my PC technique

[imported_mahd]

I used my new 7336 today for the first time. I started using SSR2.5 with an LC 6.5" orange pad. After doing about half of my 2000 black Sierra I noticed the pad was coming apart around the circumfrence of the velcro backing. I finished the rest with my other orange pad and the same thing happened. Then I used a white pad with SSR1 and it started happening again but not as bad but it was producing alot of small pieces of the itself comong off. I would start the PC at about 4-4.5 working the product in then turn it up to 6 to finish. I am pleased with the results but I assume I am doing something incorrect. I would really appreciate some help or tips please.

 

[ZaneO]

Sounds like you are putting too much pressure on the machine/pad, but hard to tell without seeing you use it.



What size is your backing plate?

 

[imported_mahd]

I was using a 5" backing plate and applying varying my pressure from about 5-10 lbs approx.

 

[ZaneO]

You might try going to a flexible backing plate and less pressure.

 

[imported_YouGottaBeLeaf]

MartyGrant came up with a solution in this thread: http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=38923&highlight=pad+fix+ring



I also made a ring but I used a Chinet paper plate (the thick cardboard-like plates) and it works fine.

 

[04BlackAV]

All my LC pads (orange and white) did the same thing.I use a 5" flex plate and never use all that much pressure.The orange pad started cracking around the velcro after the first use.



I like the paper plate idea,wish I new about it before.

 

[hondaguy2582]

I have never had a problem with using the advanced lc pads, though, I have had that problem using the regular lc ones(the flat pads).