My Yellow Lc Pad And Backing Plate Melted!!

[vick-e]

ok I am pretty new at compounding with the machine, I have only done 2 cars...but is this a common occurence?



When tried to pull the yellow pad off of the backing plate, it would not budge. I look closely and the hooks were melted and combined with the yellow foam pad. It is only in the centres.

 

[imported_Burlyq]

Hmm, I think most of us dump the hook and loops for the custom velcro system. You might want to try those, they work great for me. Were you using a Rotary?

 

[teamvegas]

If it is a rotory, what speed are you running it at. It sounds like to high speed=to much heat=melting the backing to the pad.

 

[vick-e]

custom velcro system? explain.



could i just use the velcro backing that came with the machine its the same size as the one i was using.



I am using a PC. ill get pics as soon as I am home.

 

[imported_Burlyq]

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-daspad-kit.html



Many machines have hook and loop set ups. I was figuring that is what you have, if not I'm not sure what you meant by melting hooks. Anyhow, custom systems like the one above have the pad attached to the backing plate by velcro only, the pad will never stick to the plate.

 

[togwt]

My Yellow Lc Pad And Backing Plate Melted!!



You need to keep it away from flame graphics LOL



I've never heard of this, especially with a PC as they don't generate much heat



Today the Velcro companies are the leaders in hook and loop fasteners. Recent technical advances have included the development of a unique, patented moulded hook fastener called ULTRA-MATE® brand HTH (High Technology Hook), which can be manufactured from a number of resins and engineered to achieve specific performance characteristics.

JonM

 

[TortoiseAWD]

Original quote, taken directly from http://www.velcro.com:

Today the Velcro companies are a technologically-driven, global organization and the industry leader in hook and loop fasteners. Recent technical advances have included the development of a unique, patented molded hook fastener called ULTRA-MATE® brand HTH (High Technology Hook), which can be manufactured from a number of resins and engineered to achieve specific performance characteristics.

Tort

 

[JeffM]

I melted mine together also.



What caused mine to do so, i got product down inside the hole of the 7" VC pad i was using, then i switched over to a 6" white pad.



Melted it bad.