When do I know when my pads have bitten the dust?

**enim** · 03-31-2009, 09:24 AM

I`ve inherited some Meg`s SoftBuf (the first ones, I think. Model numbers W7/8/9000) from my dad. They were used maybe once (when we realized that regular buffing pads werent touching our boats gel-coat), then cleaned and put away. I`ve used the polishing and finishing pads for maybe 5 or 6 cars, and they still look like they are in great condition.

How do you know when pads are worn out? Just when they start to disintegrate ?

**imported_Ivan Rajic** · 03-31-2009, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by enim

I`ve inherited some Meg`s SoftBuf (the first ones, I think. Model numbers W7/8/9000) from my dad. They were used maybe once (when we realized that regular buffing pads werent touching our boats gel-coat), then cleaned and put away. I`ve used the polishing and finishing pads for maybe 5 or 6 cars, and they still look like they are in great condition.

How do you know when pads are worn out? Just when they start to disintegrate ?

Yea basically the foam will start to fall apart little by little, or you`ll notice the pad not doing it`s job as well because it`s worn out... then again you could have the backing separate and lose a pad in only 2 hours of use haha

**6ces** · 03-31-2009, 04:40 PM

Ive also been pondering this exact thing.

**Jason M** · 03-31-2009, 06:52 PM

The 8000 tend to wear the fastest for me. More than anything they just start to get softer and a little spongy. I actually keep them and use them as a softer version of what they started as....if that makes sense? They will also start to lose their shape somewhat. Especially if you spin dry them on a rotary at high speed.