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05-28-05, 09:16
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| | perpetual noob
Mosca is offline
Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,006 | velcro coming off Cyclo pads easily?
I gave the Cyclo a good workout yesterday, and I really like using this machine.
I used the green pads with #9 and the white pads with FP. Both sets are destroyed; the velcro is almost completely off. These pads were new, and I didn't wash them and then have the velcro come off; it came off from normal use.
These pads aren't cheap. Is this typical of the factory pad? If so, who makes a better Cyclo pad?
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05-28-05, 09:29
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| | Registered User
Bill D is offline
Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Birthplace of Speed Posts: 8,733 | Lake Country. Autogeek and the Autopia store sell the 4" pads. The ones I have are smaller version of the typical LC pads we're all familar with for the PC. | |
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05-28-05, 11:23
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| | Super Moderator
JDookie is offline
Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,095 | I can't stand the Cyclo brand pads. Take Bill D's advice and get some LC or Sonus pads. | |
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05-28-05, 11:46
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| | Registered User
Bill D is offline
Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Birthplace of Speed Posts: 8,733 | Perfectly centering these pads on the velcro backings is very important. If you're off, on the Cyclo they can rub together and little slivers of foam may shear off. Gotta really eye ball them. | |
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05-28-05, 12:05
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| | Bad Boy Time Out
Anthony Orosco is offline
Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,317 | I have been testing some new Cyclo pads for Cyclo Tools with new heat stamped velcro backs and they are AWESOME! No more glue.
They will be out shortly and I am sure if you contact Cyclo about the pads they will issue a refund or replacement.
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05-28-05, 12:09
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| | Registered User
Bill D is offline
Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Birthplace of Speed Posts: 8,733 | Seems like it's been taking forever.
Anthony, ever use the LC Cyclo pads? | |
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05-28-05, 12:22
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| | Bad Boy Time Out
Anthony Orosco is offline
Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,317 | Quote: Originally posted by Bill D
Seems like it's been taking forever.
Anthony, ever use the LC Cyclo pads? | Yes I have used the LC pads but I prefer the Cyclo pads although the LC black Cyclo pads are great to use 
I have had some of the LC backing come undone also.
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05-28-05, 12:28
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| | Registered User
Bill D is offline
Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Birthplace of Speed Posts: 8,733 | Sounds like regardless of pad, always wash the pads by hand and let them air dry so artificial heat won't contribute to any delamination. | |
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05-28-05, 12:51
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| | GOT PREP?
ebpcivicsi is offline
Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 2,428 | I have definitely had the same issue with the green pads. PB's polishes seem to be more harsh on the pads, but eventually they all die. 
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05-28-05, 03:34
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| | Super Moderator
JDookie is offline
Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,095 | Quote: Originally posted by Bill D
Perfectly centering these pads on the velcro backings is very important. If you're off, on the Cyclo they can rub together and little slivers of foam may shear off. Gotta really eye ball them. | I second that. The first time I used my Cyclo, I had green shavings everywhere!  | |
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05-28-05, 04:37
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| | perpetual noob
Mosca is offline
Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,006 | I had no problems with the shavings, it's not that hard to center the pads.
Bill, these were "first use" failures. With the polishes, I clean my pads by rinsing with water, no dtergent or heat, and air drying. But these pads never got to the cleaning stage, they failed while still on the machine.
I'll contact Top Of The Line about this, and report back what they say. Obviously there will be no response over the holiday weekend. If it needs to go to Cyclo, I imagine they will advise me.
Tom
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05-29-05, 06:58
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| | Practical Perfectionist
Accumulator is offline
Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 20,346 | Quote: Originally posted by Mosca
I'll contact Top Of The Line about this, and report back what they say... | I'd be sure to talk with Irene, not just whoever answers the phone. And *call*, don't email. | |
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