Edge double side pads...discuss

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The Enforcer

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sincei started detailing 6 motnhs ago, all i have used is the edge double sided pad. twisted wool on one side, 100 ppi waved foam on the other. i love this pad, because of its easy of use, safety (havent burned through clear yet), and the quick connect adapter is easy and fast to use!



i understand that edge makes other wave pads as well, some green, some blue, red, black, etc. all of course with different cuts. however, i dont see many people on this site using them, and i dont understand why they are more popular?



people that have used them compared to other pads, what is your take on this? like them more? less? reasons behind it? my pad is wearing down, its time to replace it, and im trying to decide if i should go with something else, or stic kwith the Edge stuff since they are so fast and easy to use!
 
The Enforcer said:
sincei started detailing 6 motnhs ago, all i have used is the edge double sided pad. twisted wool on one side, 100 ppi waved foam on the other. i love this pad, because of its easy of use, safety (havent burned through clear yet), and the quick connect adapter is easy and fast to use!



i understand that edge makes other wave pads as well, some green, some blue, red, black, etc. all of course with different cuts. however, i dont see many people on this site using them, and i dont understand why they are more popular?



people that have used them compared to other pads, what is your take on this? like them more? less? reasons behind it? my pad is wearing down, its time to replace it, and im trying to decide if i should go with something else, or stic kwith the Edge stuff since they are so fast and easy to use!
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Superbee, calling Superbee, your experience is needed.:D



That is just an inside joke since Superbee has been such a huge proponent of Edge pads.



I use Edge Pads and like them quite a bit. I only use them for polishing (blue Edge Pads) and for finishing (white Edge Pads). When I need correction I generally go with the Lake Country Purple Foamed Pad. For correction, I will probably switch to the Lambs Wool Pads David Fermani likes so much.
 
I use the 4 inch edge pads via PC and I think they work great. Big fsn and most people I know say that they are going to switch when their supply of pads wear out. I am a big fan of the edge system. Really like the two for one pads (green on one side and white on the other)
 
I used to use them exclusively. But last I heard edge was bought out and they were going to phase them out. that and you have a limited range you can use that adapter in (over 2000 rpms and it can cause failure) I've since switched over to the buff-n-shine pads. Super simple to use virtually idiot proof and as many options out there as any other pad system.
 
not sure if ill get into trouble for this, i dont see why since it was sent to me via PMs...



"If you have been liking the Quick connect system wait until you see what we have done since being acquired by 3M! An all new adapter is out now on their site and can be seen at edgepads.com . This adapter will change the game FOREVER! I am not posting this publically because I don't want to spam but since you already like and use the system I thought you might be interested."



jakaroonie....in what cases do you ever really need to buff at a higher speed than 2000 rpms? thats about as high as i ever go.
 
I use the edge wool pads on everything except really soft paint (read: jet black bmw, nighthawk black honda paint, etc). I love the edge system on something like Ford paint. The wool pads they have cut so well, so fast and honestly leave such a nice finish....



But in all fairness I have not used any other wool pads......
 
The only time I go above 2000 rpm's is on gelcoats. (Marine and RV's) then it's 3000 rpms the entire time mostly. On automotive corrections I rarely ever go above 1800. Haven't found too many instances that require it.
 
bert31 said:
Superbee, calling Superbee, your experience is needed.:D



That is just an inside joke since Superbee has been such a huge proponent of Edge pads.



I use Edge Pads and like them quite a bit. I only use them for polishing (blue Edge Pads) and for finishing (white Edge Pads). When I need correction I generally go with the Lake Country Purple Foamed Pad. For correction, I will probably switch to the Lambs Wool Pads David Fermani likes so much.
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Yup, and I still am. :)



I've been kinda experimenting with other pads, though, and there are some really good ones on the market, for sure. But I still keep coming back to my Edges. It also looks like 3M is gonna keep making them. They're still selling them as of now, at least.



I do still prefer PFW for most corrections, but for the heavy stuff, the Edge yellow and black wool is really hard to beat.



Their soft wave foam is darn good for finishing, too.



Yeah, I really do like their pads.
 
i found that PakShak is havinf ahuge sale on edge pads, so i picked up a black, green, blue, and another (cant remembers) for $52 SHIPPED. cant beat that for these things!
 
I got the system when they were on sale a while back. I thought

Id really like the edge pads, but they seemed to make my G110 tougher to control and vibrate more. This totally suprised me.
 
i use edge pads...been using them for years now. i like the black wool for cars that need some serious cut...blue and the green foam are also used a lot
 
i just ordered and recieved some mroe edge pads. this time i picked up the yellow, green, orange, and blue.



could anyone chime in on which pads i should use on certain occasion? does the yellow pad have more cut than the black/white twisted wool pad? any and all info on the colored pads is appreciated...as website had confusing and inconsistent info. one site says the yellow pad has "mild" cut...while others say it has "heavy" cut.



right now, i have the following pads.....wool (black and white twisted), yellow, orange, green, blue, and white. is this the order or their cut (heaviest to least)?
 
The Enforcer said:
i just ordered and recieved some mroe edge pads. this time i picked up the yellow, green, orange, and blue.



could anyone chime in on which pads i should use on certain occasion? does the yellow pad have more cut than the black/white twisted wool pad? any and all info on the colored pads is appreciated...as website had confusing and inconsistent info. one site says the yellow pad has "mild" cut...while others say it has "heavy" cut.



right now, i have the following pads.....wool (black and white twisted), yellow, orange, green, blue, and white. is this the order or their cut (heaviest to least)?
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White - this is a very light finishing pad. With this pad you can use your finishing polish.



Blue - this is a light polishing wool pad. If you were doing some correcting with a light cutting pad, this pad may be a good option for cleaning up the hazing after the cutting pad.



Green - Heavy polishing pad. This pad could serve two purposes. It could be used for light correction on paint that is not too bad or if you just finished some heavy compounding and the compounding left some bad haze, this pad could be used when the Blue pad just does not have the strength to clean up such heavy hazing and holograms.



Yellow - This is a light/medium cutting pad. This would be a commonly used pad for paint correction.



Black - This is a heavy cutting pad. You would only reach for this pad when the paint you are working on is trashed and/or is hard as a rock. Be careful with this pad.
 
thanks for the info bert! i dont have a black pad.....but i have the double sided wool pad that has white and black twisted fibers.......is this one about equal to the yellow foam pad, as far as cut?
 
The Enforcer said:
thanks for the info bert! i dont have a black pad.....but i have the double sided wool pad that has white and black twisted fibers.......is this one about equal to the yellow foam pad, as far as cut?
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anyone know?
 
I've never seen a black and white twist wool pad in the edge system. But I would guess it's probably a bit more aggressive than the yellow cutting foam pad just by sheer nature. The black is a beast for cutting aggressiveness in wool. if it's a mix of that I would guess it's still pretty aggressive
 
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