LC CCS Pads and UDM

eShine · 06-26-07, 09:10

David, we are arranging to order the UDM’s for eShine. We are also currently switching over to Lake Country 6.5” CCS pads, are there any reported problems using these pads or can they take the extra nuts of the UDM?

WhosRich · 06-26-07, 10:43

^+1.. I'd also like to know this as well since i just ordered some CCS pads for my UDM. i hope i didnt waste my money..

SpoiledMan · 06-26-07, 11:03

No problems for me. I'm using the 5" pads with a 4.75" BP. They heat up pretty good in some cases but have no problem holding up.

eShine · 06-26-07, 11:23

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Originally Posted by SpoiledMan

No problems for me. I'm using the 5" pads with a 4.75" BP. They heat up pretty good in some cases but have no problem holding up.

How does that 4.75" plate work on 6.5" pads I wonder. I have a large order of CCS pads in the works and want to make sure I have pads that work for both the PC and UDM.

crew219 · 06-27-07, 07:21

I believe the only requirement David mentioned was that the pads should use PUR glue. I'm not 100% sure if there are differences between the glue used on CCS pads with the white and black velcro, but the pads with the black velcro backing have proven to be much more durable in the long run.

Dave

DavidB · 06-27-07, 09:04

I'm discovering some interesting facts regarding the UDM and pads:

1. The UDM has a lot more torque than the PC so it can be run at a slower speed to accomplish the same tasks. You really only need to "crank it up!" when cutting off heavy swirls and scratches. As as a result, I'm not experiencing as much Velcro damage.

2. The torque combind with added pressure allow the pad to heat up faster to better work the polish. That means you can use a more agressive polish with a less agressive pad and get a better final finish (as long as the polish breaks down properly)

3. A smaller backing plate is working well (for me) because the pad gets warm and stays warm... whereas with the PC I felt I needed a larger backing plate to lay down the power and get the pad up to temperature.

I don't see any issue with the CCS pads on the UDM when used with a 5" backing plate.

lecchilo · 06-27-07, 11:31

Don't buy LC pads from CMA, that's all the advice I can give you... UDM will fling them across the room in a matter of minutes.

I can't wait to get my UDM... David do you have a spare laying around somewhere that needs a good home ?

DavidB · 06-27-07, 12:35

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Originally Posted by lecchilo

Don't buy LC pads from CMA, that's all the advice I can give you... UDM will fling them across the room in a matter of minutes.

Have experienced and issue with LC pads we're not aware of?

rwisejr · 06-27-07, 12:55

David i think he is relating to an issue with velcro backing pads seperating from the one purchased through CMA

DavidB · 06-27-07, 02:10

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Originally Posted by rwisejr

David i think he is relating to an issue with velcro backing pads seperating from the one purchased through CMA

Okay... but that sounds like an LCM issue, not a CMA issue. I have no doubt that CMA handles product defect issues with complete professionalism.

Danase · 06-27-07, 02:42

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Originally Posted by DavidB

Okay... but that sounds like an LCM issue, not a CMA issue. I have no doubt that CMA handles product defect issues with complete professionalism.

I think he said CMA because I think CMA is the only place carrying the pads with the blue edging that seemed to have the bad rap.

DavidB · 06-27-07, 02:45

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Originally Posted by Danase

I think he said CMA because I think CMA is the only place carrying the pads with the blue edging that seemed to have the bad rap.

Ah... my bad! I'll just get back to what I was doing and keep my mouth shut