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    Pad Dimples

    Pad.jpegIs it normal to get a Dimple or Dip in the middle of the pad when polishing ? This has happened to me more then once and on different pads. It has happened when using an AIO and also with polishes. I don`t notice any performance changes. Thank you for any help/suggestions.

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    Re: Pad Dimples

    Heat begins to melt the pad from the middle outwards, that`s what you`re seeing.

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    Heat along with the fact that the product migrates to the center of the pad and saturates it.
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    Re: Pad Dimples

    Over heating and pad saturation due to over use is the cause. If you change your pad more often, that won’t happen. I typically use one pad per panel unless it’s a bigger panel, then it’s 2.
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    Re: Pad Dimples

    Wow thanx all for the great info. I think your diagnosis of heat and pad saturation is right on target. LOL I was thinking that I am guilty of both of those things. Now it is confirmed LOL LOL, Thank you guys for the fast accurate response.

 

 

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