Texture

[Kdubski]

I noticed different companies have different textured foam pads. Some come in a flat design, others with a waffle shape, and there's still many others to choose from. I think I also saw some with little circles all over the surface. How do they vary one from each other and in what applications would I use the waffle shaped pads over the flat ones, or even the dotted kind? Reason I'm asking is because I want to order a whole bunch of new pads before Christmas but don't know the purpose behind some and want to prevent any regrets. Thanks in advance.

 

[JohnHenry]

You'll find thousands of words on this subject. I like the CCS (dimpled face) pads, but lots of folks would use nothing but flat.

You might want to order one or two of each and decide for yourself. OR... looks like you're within driving distance of Poorboy's World. Suggest you call ahead and Steve and Chris can tell you everything you want to know about detailing.

BTW... here's a blurb from their website about the purpose of the CCS design:

Background of CCS Technology™ Conventional foam pads absorb polish too quickly. This reduces polish and pad performance because most of the polish is trapped below the working surface of the pad. CCS technology™ solves this common problem using strategic patterns of partially closed foam cells.
Benefits:

SLOW RATE OF POLISH ABSORBTION - Enhances polish performance.
IMPROVES OPERATOR CONTROL - CCS pockets gradually release polish as needed by the operator.
PREVENTS PAD SKIPPING - CCS pockets reduce surface tension allowing operator to run pad flat on working surface.
CREATES LESS HEAT - CCS pockets reduce surface contact resulting in less friction-generated heat.
OEM APPROVED - OEM tests confirm CCS pads out-perform convoluted pad designs.

Let us know how it works out. Good Luck!