For correcting and compounding, I still like wool. But things are kinda changing in the pad world now, what with Edge getting bought and dismantled by 3M, and the KBM method changing things up a bit.
So it`s probably going to be necessary for those of us that bought in to the Edge 2k system to switch to something new when it comes to foam pads.
I really like 6 inch and smaller pads, and now with the KBM method becoming so popular, it`s looking like the 5.5 inch pads might be an even better choice so the same pad can be used KBM/DA or just on a rotary.
One thing I`ve always liked about Proper Auto Care`s LC pads is the "constant Pressure" two layer of foam system they use. The stiffer backing foam really just *works* for me. And now they have really hit the sweet spot: they are making the constant pressure foam LC pads in 5.5" (*perfect* for DA/KBM and just a *shade* on the small side to be perfect, IMO, for rotary), *flat* pads. Check them out here: <font color="red">NEW</font> Lake Country Classic Flat
5-1/2" Foam Pads constant pressure and flat (no CCS)! hard to ask for more than that, really.
But wait, there`s more! Just when I`m thinkin`, ok, I got my new pads figured out, I stumble on these: Lake Country Kompressor 6 Inch Foam Pads, foam buffing pads, slotted foam pads, Lake Country compressed foam pads The geek now has Kompressor pads in six inch! So now we sway a bit the other direction... perfect size for rotary, possibly a bit big for KBM/DA, but still close enough. They are almost half again as expensive as the PAC`s, though. There hasn`t been a whole bunch of stuff written here on Autopia about the Kompressors. What do you guys think of them? Now that they are available in six inch size, it`s really tempting to get a couple to try out, but they are kinda pricey.
I *know* I`m gonna like the PAC pads, there`s just nothing about them to not love... perfect size, they are constant pressure, flat, and priced right. But the Kompressors.... hmmmmmm. :think2
What do you guys think?
This would all be so much more simple if Megs would just make the Soft Buff 2.0`s available in sizes smaller than 7". A 5.5" Soft Buff 2.0 would be perfect.
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