The Edge system cost.

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Changeling

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The idea of the edge system sounds very compelling at first, and it is a great idea, but at what cost!

This is not a product review, but a "Cost" review.



I went to AG (March 7, 2007) and found the following prices.



This is for the PC only: Drive adapter $18.00

The edge pads all cost the same for 5 different pad blends. witch is $18.00 per pad!

Each pad has 2 sides that you can use, which equals two regular pads .



For the adapter and 1 each of the 5 pads = $108.00



Thereafter each pad will cost you $18.00 .



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When you can buy bulk regular pads for the PC for $5.00 each or less the edge system starts to look a little different.

Make up your own minds.

changeling
 
I got the Edge 6" pad kit from Autogeek . . .



The Edge Dual Action 6 Inch Kit includes The Edge 2000 DuraFoam Pads & a dual action Edge Adapter. edge foam pads, double side pads, polishing pads



It's $99 for the adapter, all five pads, XMT Pad Conditioner, XMT Pad Cleaner, 2 Cobra MF bonnets, and 2 Cobra Super Plush Deluxe MFs. It was a pretty good deal IMO and you can save 10% by using the Autopia discount or get free shipping by using the Autogeek Forums discount.



If I need to replace some pads I might get them from Ben at Perfecar. Last time I looked at his site I remember he had great prices on Edge pads, but that was when he first became a sponsor here. They may have changed since then.
 
Let's add that with that one addapter you can use both 6 inch and 4 inch pads..



Oh and if you were to just get a rotary adapter you could use all three set's of pads 8,6,4 if needed.



also the speed of the system is something else to consider..



I did make up my mind...



I live on the edge..
 
Mikeyc said:
I got the Edge 6" pad kit from Autogeek . . .



The Edge Dual Action 6 Inch Kit includes The Edge 2000 DuraFoam Pads & a dual action Edge Adapter. edge foam pads, double side pads, polishing pads



It's $99 for the adapter, all five pads, XMT Pad Conditioner, XMT Pad Cleaner, 2 Cobra MF bonnets, and 2 Cobra Super Plush Deluxe MFs. It was a pretty good deal IMO and you can save 10% by using the Autopia discount or get free shipping by using the Autogeek Forums discount.



If I need to replace some pads I might get them from Ben at Perfecar. Last time I looked at his site I remember he had great prices on Edge pads, but that was when he first became a sponsor here. They may have changed since then.
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I did the same thing plus I bought a few other things (OP,OPS, Fleetwax) now if it would just get warmer out I could go play w/new toys.snowed here today too:hairpull .
 
5 Edge pads = 10 single sided pads. That cuts the cost to $9 per side of Edge pad. That seems to be pretty much equal or slightly less than other pads.
 
Nimble said:
You must not have read my recent thread! ;)



I'm getting a kick outta this, trust me.
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I saw on Autogeek's forums that those pads are on clearance. That's why the price is so low. They are no longer carrying the LC flat pads.



Also, not everyone shops solely based on price. My customer service experiences with Lake Country have led me to using Edge pads. Great customer service and peace of mind because I know the company stands behind their product 110% is worth a dollar or two per pad to me. Also, there are the other advantages in terms of speed and versatility already mentioned in this thread. Finally, I find the PC vibrates noticeably less with Edge pads due to the automatic centering. My hands used to get numb from long polishing sessions, but not anymore. All these things are worth something IMO.



If you want to shop based solely on price. Go ahead, you get what you pay for in my experience. ;)
 
Every, yes every, non-edge pad I've ever used has has the backing material seperate at some point and eventually renders the pad useless. That's why I switched to Edge...
 
the Edge 2000 System is worth it... I have 4 edge pads, and I also have 2 regular pads that I use on a backing plate which even with the aligning tool, it vibrates pretty bad... The Edge pad is completely balanced and does not vibrate at all even if I put the rotary on speed 6... Edge system is easier to use and is more convinient, plus the double sided is really beneficial... I am lucky that I bought the Edge pads for ~$11 each from Chemical guys when they were on sale...
 
Automatic centering

Less vibration

Backing wont fall off (there is non....duh)

Switch pads very quickly

Pads are 2 in 1

You can use all sizes 4" 6" 8" pads



Someone please explain to me why Edge pads arent worth the price?
 
Coupe said:
Automatic centering

Less vibration

Backing wont fall off (there is non....duh)

Switch pads very quickly

Pads are 2 in 1

You can use all sizes 4" 6" 8" pads



Someone please explain to me why Edge pads arent worth the price?
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Those are nice qualities in a pad set up, I'm sure I'll grab a Edge set up soon. You know, once I stop buying junk and being a cheapskate. Well for now, at least Junebug is happy for me, he's so clever. :idea
 
When I bought pads - I really bought pads, got a package from AG last summer 5 of every flavor LC 6.5" pad. Heck of a deal, but I'm stuck with a lot of pads that are ok, and I'd like to try some other brands - and I don't have any budget for it! I can't wait for business to pick up.
 
I bought my Edge pads from Danase. With the adapter, the whole thing was under $80 for 4 pads. I also bought the Orange pad from Autogeek. Total for me was $95 for 5 pads.



The fact that there is no velcro or backing plate, and that you can use both sides does it for me. They switch out very easily.



I have heard of cases where the velcro comes off of other pads that isn't posted on here. Just because it isn't on Autopia doesn't mean it doesn't happen. So far they have served their purpose for me, and they clean up very easily.
 
Coupe said:
Automatic centering

Less vibration

Backing wont fall off (there is non....duh)

Switch pads very quickly

Pads are 2 in 1

You can use all sizes 4" 6" 8" pads



Someone please explain to me why Edge pads arent worth the price?
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being a total noob to this I chose the Edge system for this reason. the KISS method always works best.
 
Nimble said:
Right, top quality LC pads for 5 bucks. :chuckle:
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If you want to buy velcro pads be my guest. But IMO you're buying the entry level model when you could have the deluxe edition. As I've already said, your completely ignoring the differences between the two types of pads and shopping solely based on price. Use Edge 2000 pads once and you'll never go back to velcro pads.
 
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