Pad problem to be aware of.

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JeffM

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I was using the Orange 7.5" LC VC pad today, worked great, awesome quality.



Then i switched to the 6.5" white polishing pad, flat.



While i was using the orange pad i got alittle product inside the hole of the orange pad, onto the backing plate.



Anyone know what happens next when you put on a pad without a hole?



LOL, some of you do dont ya hahah, it melts the pad to the backing plate.



Why is learning the hard way, pretty much the only way......
 
JBM said:
I was using the Orange 7.5" LC VC pad today, worked great, awesome quality.



Then i switched to the 6.5" white polishing pad, flat.



While i was using the orange pad i got alittle product inside the hole onto the backing plate.



Anyone know what happens next when you put on a pad without a hole?



LOL, some of you do dont ya hahah, it melts the pad to the backing plate.



Why is learning the hard way, pretty much the only way......
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To put it simple, if you have a 7.5 VC pad, dont get any product down the hole onto the plate, it will conduct heat, and melt the pad.
 
Could you post a pic of that, because Ive switched from a pad with a hole to no hole and have never had a problem. Im curious to see how that happens.
 
I was using DACP with the orange pad, then i switched to a white pad and was using HT Light Cut on 6.
 
Hmmm, very interesting. I use 7.5 pads with the hole in the middle and regular flat pads without the hole switching back and forth, and never had this happen. For a preventive measure I guess I'll start cleaning off the little bit of polish left on the backing plate before attaching my flat pads.



How much product is getting in that hole? I usually have a tiny bit of residue but not enough to be worried about. Just wondering if you are using too much product in general?
 
If it helps, when using a pad with a hole, put a piece of tape over the hole before placing it on backing plate. That way it will prevent compounds from seeping into backing plate and drying on the velcro.
 
Sorry i disapeared. My camera has dead betteries, but i will try to get some this weekend.



The amount of product i got down the hole really wasnt too much, i was making a circle and somehow ran the product over the hole area.



Like i said this was with DACP. I got it in the hole near the end of my DACP run, then switched over to HT LC with a 6.5" white pad.



I polished a fender, trunk, right quarter panel and 2 doors on 6.



When i went to remove the pad it was glued on the plate. I ripped a round hole in the back of the pad removing it, and the backing is still stuck to the plate, i cant get it off.



I wasnt applying too much pressure to the PC, i pretty much let the PC do what it does with only enough pressure to keep it firm in my hands and against the surface.



I will get a pic up this weekend :xyxthumbs
 
Here are a couple pics, anyone ever see anything like this before?



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