American Buffing Pads

[RAG]

Anyone know were to buy these pads? I bought a dozen or so from Kleen Car but the site appears to be offline. When I both them, I asked for 3 of every pad they make - I got a white finessing pad, a blue polishing pad, a green light cut pad, and a yellow heavy cut pad. Unfortunately only the white and blue pads were 6.5; the others were 7" (too big, I think, for a 6" backing plate). I really like the blue pads. Also, these pads don`t seem to wear out and the velcro hasn`t come loose on me yet. I want more!

[gbackus]

They are the same as Propel`s.

[RAG]

I thought they looked the same; in fact, I asked that very question (if they were the same) some time ago on this board and didn`t get a response. I`ll have to talk to Patrick at Excel and see if he can get me any of the 6.5", as I get too much splatter with the 7" pads (because the edges lift up when I apply pressure to the pad).

[gbackus]

The newer pads at Clean car(at least the green and blue, haven`t picked up any of the others) are the same as the Propel 2`s.

[a.k.a. Patrick]

Clean car /?????????

[gbackus]

/?????????





Sorry, should be Kleen Car, I`ll pm you the adress.

[Ron Harris]

Kevin from Kleen car is the one who worked with David at Optimum to develop the Optimum Polish.



He also writes articles for Auto Laundry. He really knows his stuff.

[imported_Denzil]

Never heard of these pads...

[RAG]

That`s correct. I had a long conversation with Keven at Kleen Car...and he really does know his stuff. It`s funny, I ordered a bunch of pads from him and was pretty bummed on the fact that some of the ones he sent me were 7" and not 6.5"...come to find out he doesn`t like the 7" either and feels the same way I do - there should be at most 1/4" of overhang per side (between the backing plate and pad). He now as the newer designed pads with the perferated edges - you can get them at Excel Detail too. Though I`m not sure how much difference the sliced-edge concept will actually make, I can say that these pads are made from the best materials I`ve come across.



Also, according to Kevin, you can wash and dry these just as you do your microfiber towels. Apparently it has no negative affect on longevity either. I tried it today after buffing a car out and worked great - this is what I`ll be doing from now on - washing and drying them by hand is a real pain!

[a.k.a. Patrick]

I would never consider using a machine to wash and dry them..........

[RAG]

I guess I wouldn`t have considered it either. Has anyone actually tried it for an extended period of time and found it to prematuraly äge"the pads? Even if it did wear them out a little faster, hand washing a dozen pads at a time is one of my least desired tasks in detailing. If dryed on low, velco separation won`t be an issue (especially with these pads).

[a.k.a. Patrick]

DENZ where have you been ?? LTNS ....

Ryan, Im just not comfortable washing and drying via a laundry center......BUT, i understand your dilemna......I seriously doubt any pad manufacturer/distrib will honor the warranty though....It would be like promising a years protection from a Nuba........