Pads for my PC

Swoop411 · 02-24-06, 05:22

Mine are all garbage after moving several times. I had the pads from Griots but I am wanting to order and try somethind different. I was thinking about the Sonus kit. Any suggestions?

White95Max · 02-24-06, 05:25

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Neothin · 02-24-06, 06:39

I've used lake country many times and have had no issues with them. wait.... correction. I've had issues with their backing plates melting, but the pads were a-ok. their contoured shape takes some getting used to though.

I recently bought a full lineup of original propel pads. I got the chance to use them on the rotary yesterday on a test hood that I picked up from a local salvage yard. the rotary took some geting used to, but the pads performed great!

Chan · 02-26-06, 03:45

I second the Propel pads! Cheap and effective, can't go wrong with Propel. Not to mention Patrick is a great guy to work with!

Neothin · 02-26-06, 04:17

and that unused shipping returned to the buyer policy is awesome! it was so nice getting $7.49 back the other day

RAG · 02-26-06, 04:22

Any of the SFX pads, and the orange Propel.

For everything but applying a glaze I like firm pads with the PC - if you can't apply a little pressure to the pad, you get nowhere fast with the PC. I used to like the Wolfang Concours pads because of thier firmness, but the backing material comes loose too fast. For me, most of the Propel pads are even a little too soft...except the orange pad which is awesome for heavy polishing or compounding. Lately I have had great success with all of the Sonus SFX pads - they are quite firm and thick so you can apply extra pressure when needed.

The Meguiars Yellow polishing pad is also very good, though not quite as firm as I personally like.

I also have used the LC VC pads extensively (I have about 40 of them), but on a PC I prefer a flat pad...equals more pad-to-surface contact. But they will get the job done and last a long time.

Swoop411 · 02-27-06, 06:17

Over the long term, with proper care, does any brand seem to stand out? I have used the pads I had extensively a little over a year and they were pretty worn. What finished my favorite pad off was my ignorance and impatience! I decided to spin dry it and cranked er up a little too high being in a hurry. Well lemme tell ya, if you have never taken a damp pad and cranked the PC up too high while not on a surface lemme tell you.....you are missing out! I never did find the other half of that pad I swear! I looked all over the garage and out in the yard, the other piece must have flown 50 yards onto the neighbor's roof or into the bushes somewhere because I swear I couldnt find it! I know that probly opened the door for idiot comments!

White95Max · 02-27-06, 06:32

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Originally Posted by Swoop411

Over the long term, with proper care, does any brand seem to stand out? I have used the pads I had extensively a little over a year and they were pretty worn.

I haven't had any of my Propel pads go out on me yet. It's been a year and a half I think since I bought my first set.

Scottwax · 02-27-06, 06:54

I've been happy with Meguiars, Propel and Lake Country pads.

a.k.a. Patrick · 02-27-06, 07:33

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Originally Posted by Swoop411

Over the long term, with proper care, does any brand seem to stand out? I have used the pads I had extensively a little over a year and they were pretty worn. What finished my favorite pad off was my ignorance and impatience! I decided to spin dry it and cranked er up a little too high being in a hurry. Well lemme tell ya, if you have never taken a damp pad and cranked the PC up too high while not on a surface lemme tell you.....you are missing out! I never did find the other half of that pad I swear! I looked all over the garage and out in the yard, the other piece must have flown 50 yards onto the neighbor's roof or into the bushes somewhere because I swear I couldnt find it! I know that probly opened the door for idiot comments!