Orange Power Pads

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ScrampaTeg03

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I received my Orange Power Pads and must say I am pleased with the quality and construction. I have yet to use them so I can't say how well they work just yet. The foam is dense and is almost like a memory foam (you push on it with your finger and it slowly comes to form again). The velcro padding on the back is high quality as said on CMA's website. Sorry, this is all I can offer for now but I wanted to get a thread started for those who ordered the pads wanting to write a review and those who are thinking about purchasing them.



-Brian
 
I'm so upset, I still have not been able to use my pads! Only two more months...WHHHHHHYYYYYYY!!!:doh



-Brian, who wishes he migrated south for the winter!
 
This is all that is keeping me from trying my new orange pads and a little more Z.....



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Hmm...maybe tomorrow???? Na......
 
What is the diff between the orange pad and the white pad?? I have the white and yellow as part of the CMA kit. Is the orange less or more abrasive???
 
I have two of the orange pads. They are good and a bit more agreesive than the yellow ones. With a PC set at 5 and some 3M Fine Compound you will remove minor scratches and swirls. It did leave some haze that needed to be buffed out with some SMR.
 
Follow up to my above post.



I just got back from purchasing some 3M Perfect III - Machine and Final Glaze. This stuff is expensive!



Anyway, one of my orange pads is starting to not work very well. After using it about 10 times, it getting stiff and makes the PC shake a bit too much.



On the VW door, using the orange pad, the PIII- Machine stuff and a setting of 4 on the PC, it took out all swirl marks completely but did leave noticable haze. I really did not expect this and I think the orange pad is what's doing that. It's just seem to cut more and more the older it gets.



This haze came right out with the PIII-Final Glaze and a black CMA pad. So far, this combination has been best (for me).



I'm not so sure I like the orange pads as they get older. Hopefully others can comment.
 
COEX-PILOT said:


On the VW door, using the orange pad, the PIII- Machine stuff and a setting of 4 on the PC, it took out all swirl marks completely but did leave noticable haze. I really did not expect this and I think the orange pad is what's doing that.
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Have you tried the same product on another spot with different pad? That would certainly tell if it's the pad or product. If you're using a compound or fine-cut cleaner I think it would leave a haze irregardless of the pad used. Typically have to follow up those products with a lighter polish/smr like Meg's Swirl Free or 3M SMR.



I've not used any of the CMA pads so I give you any experiences there. I use all Meg's pads and just received a few AutoInt pds.



Be interested to see what the outcome and final judgement is.
 
Speaking of MEG pads, has anyone found local sorces for these? I have checked Pep Boys, Auto Zone, NAPA, and the other Auto (something or other) and none carry them. That's here in the north Atlanta area.
 
COEX-PILOT said:
Speaking of MEG pads, has anyone found local sorces for these? I have checked Pep Boys, Auto Zone, NAPA, and the other Auto (something or other) and none carry them. That's here in the north Atlanta area.
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Have you checked the Meguiar's website? They should have a dealer locator on their site that can offer some other stores (probably body shop supply stores).
 
NattyBumppo said:
Have you tried the same product on another spot with different pad? That would certainly tell if it's the pad or product.



Be interested to see what the outcome and final judgement is.
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I have the answerl it's the PAD. If I use the white pad that came with the PC, the results are terrific!! I also found that slowing down the PC also helped!



I finally found the combination to remove (not hide) all the scratches, swirls etc. I'm really excited!



I'm going to try the orange pads one more time at a much slower speed (like 2) instead of the 3/4 setting.



NattyBumppo, I know you were following this over on the other board and I'm just about there with this Vette. Current photo of work in progress!
 
Just to reiterate what COEX-PILOT said regarding the 3M Perfect-It III Machine Glaze, I have been using it for about a year now with the CMA yellow pad and it does a phenomenal job of actually removing, not just hiding, swirl marks and scratches. There is no hazing at all with the yellow pad either. This is seriously great stuff.



Mike
 
Malibu said:
Just to reiterate what COEX-PILOT said regarding the 3M Perfect-It III Machine Glaze, I have been using it for about a year now with the CMA yellow pad and it does a phenomenal job of actually removing, not just hiding, swirl marks and scratches. There is no hazing at all with the yellow pad either. This is seriously great stuff.



Mike
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which yellow pad are you using...where in NH can I get one? Does it really take the swirls out or do they come back after a few washings? Are you using this step after compounding? What are you compounding with?
 
I like the CMA yellow pad and the 3M PI III as well. I used it all last summer in place of SMR and had no hazing issues and the residue buffing out was minimal. The PI III line boasts no fillers which may be true from my experience and certainly has a lot less than SMR in any case. I have to second Malibu's comments. I get my Meguiars pads at a local auto body shop as well as 3M products I need.
 
Coexpilot.....Glad to hear, and see, how the Vette is moving along. Looking gooooooood! You really kept at it and found the right mix and technique. Very nice job.:up





BTW.....I did a search on auto body supplies using Yahoo! yellow pages and found a bunch of supply shops pretty close by. That is how I found the place I get Meg's Pro Line and Detailer line supplies.
 
da cleaner said:
which yellow pad are you using...where in NH can I get one? Does it really take the swirls out or do they come back after a few washings? Are you using this step after compounding? What are you compounding with?
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I'm using the CMA yellow pad from www.properautocare.com



The PI-III removes the swirls, so they do not come back after a few washings, unless you put new ones in yourself. :p I have never had a finish bad enough where I needed to compound, so I am just using the PI-III by itself.



Mike
 
What type of machine are you all using with the PI-III ? Rotary or Orbital ?



I was going to but the orange power pad , but talked to CMA about it & they said if I was getting a white pol. pad & a yellow cutting pad not to bother with the orange one. He said it's just about the exact same as the yellow cutter.
 
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