Review - KXK Dynamics Punch Set

LashingStanley- I agree, having a little extra is my preference too. I`ll sometimes do something without that and every time I get away with it I wonder if I`ll get bitten next time :o

I can`t *quite* figure out which pads were/weren`t OK for you...are the Uro-fiber ones a bit small? I gather that the punched ones *are* too small and that`s *REALLY* worth knowing IMO...I don`t care how many I get out of a donor, I want `em to be what I like. Sorry, but if you could clarify just a bit I`d appreciate it.
 
Accumulator said:
LashingStanley- I agree, having a little extra is my preference too. I`ll sometimes do something without that and every time I get away with it I wonder if I`ll get bitten next time :o

I can`t *quite* figure out which pads were/weren`t OK for you...are the Uro-fiber ones a bit small? I gather that the punched ones *are* too small and that`s *REALLY* worth knowing IMO...I don`t care how many I get out of a donor, I want `em to be what I like. Sorry, but if you could clarify just a bit I`d appreciate it.
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Sorry for not explaining myself a little better in my previous post.

The 3" KXK punch is actually 2.75" which is literally the exact fit and depending on the backing plate (specifically the LC 3" backing plate) the actual diameter can be slightly larger than the 2.75" pads the "3 inch" punch produces. This is a terrible design and like you I don`t care about the ability to cut 3 pads out of a 6" pad, I`d rather be able to only punch 2 pads that are 3.25" in diameter because when I`m working in an area that requires a smaller pad, the last thing I want is a pad that isn`t large enough to provide a "buffer" that protects adjacent panels. If a pad has a tapered edge (examples; uro-tecs, HDO`s, uro-cells) then an exact fit pad is great because the tapper on the outer circumference of the pad provides that "buffer" I`m referring too.

Uro-fiber pads are exactly 3" and 5" so there is a very slight overhang so I think they are completely safe, but especially when I`m using the smaller 3" pads I`d prefer a little more overhang to safely correct smaller areas.

Uro-fiber pads are exactly 3" & 5"
LC microfiber pads are 3.25" & 5.25"
Megs MF pads are 3.5" and 5.5"

I tend to prefer the size of the LC Microfiber pads. They have enough overhang that I don`t have to worry about bumping anything with the backing plate but there isn`t so much overhang that you aren`t able to apply adequate pressure on the outer circumference of the pad.

Hopefully that made more sense.

I love the uro-fiber and LC microfiber for their incredible durability and how much more effective they are at staying cool (even though I`m typically using SMAT compounds and am a big proponent of short cycling I still have noticed a difference in heat)
 
LashingStanley- Thanks, that was a great explanation and I really appreciate it.

SWETM- Thanks for posting that link even if my reaction to is probably isn`t what you`d have preferred. (And yeah, I did FF through it as per my usual refusal to watch Detailing videos :o )
 
He does smaller pads with a hollow puncher set. From 50mm to 10mm I think it was. Seems like it`s not so expensive but if you where to do a large amount of pads he recommend better quality ones. Would be able find it in a hardware store I think.
 
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Just think of how much cooler those larger pads will run now :). Like slotted brake rotors.

Dave
 
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