Lake Country Tangerine and Cyan Pads

De WALTER said:
Thanks David, I think i'm about 15 pads short. Time to spend some cash!
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I don´t think you have to spend money , f you where pleased with the performance with the amount of pads you already have.
 
porta said:
I don´t think you have to spend money , f you where pleased with the performance with the amount of pads you already have.
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It's just that Vegas is a very dirty town...:) A little bit of wind and a moist pad turns into a sanding disk... The 15 pads short was a joke but it's just time to order more.:heelclick
 
anyone have any problem with the velcro on the 5.5" pads, and i'm curious why they didn't stick to the traditonal black velcro backing?
 
BigAl3 said:
anyone have any problem with the velcro on the 5.5" pads, and i'm curious why they didn't stick to the traditonal black velcro backing?
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I have used my 5.5 and 4 inch Hydro pads numerous times with no problems at all. I do make sure that they are 100% dry before using them and clean them after every panel with a brush/shop air (as suggested by David Fermani).



Great pads that produce really good results!!!
 
I only tried the blue cutting pad but they are nothing like the LC Orange pads that I get from DI. The orange pads for me cut alot better so far.



On another note, I do this full time and never used more than 2 pads per car ever. If need to I just clean the pad and continue polishing.



I guess if one uses too much product it is easier to just reach for a clean one.



What ever works for one though.
 
I just did an Audi A4, silver, - 2006 model. After washing, claying!, and washing again, IPA wipe down, I started with SIP on the flat LC orange pads, 5.5" (PCXP). It was doing a great job on the paint, but on some bird poop etching, I used a Blue Hydro 4" pad with M105, then SIP, killer combo!



I like both kinds of pads and think either one would be fine. And I went through 6 pads on that car, don't believe I over used product either.
 
For those of you that have used these pads a lot... how do they rank among other LC pads, more specifically white, green and orange, as far as cut is concerned?



I used them on a panel the last few details just to experiment, and so far what I'm getting is that the tangerine one is a bit more aggressive than the white pad when used with M205/Flex and the Cyan is a bit less aggressive than the orange. I would put the Cyan between green and orange and tangerine between white and green if I had to but I really don't have enough work time to decide.



The tangerine one also finished worse for me than a white one on dark blue Porsche paint which was fairly soft (not the usual ridiculously soft Porsche paint you get) using M205/Flex. It left the finish a bit less clear than the white pad.



tdekany said:
I only tried the blue cutting pad but they are nothing like the LC Orange pads that I get from DI. The orange pads for me cut alot better so far.



On another note, I do this full time and never used more than 2 pads per car ever. If need to I just clean the pad and continue polishing.



I guess if one uses too much product it is easier to just reach for a clean one.



What ever works for one though.
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+1.. I brush out pads after each section (section being section worked on with one application of polish) and use 2-3 pads for a BMW 5 series sized car. Over time as you work on more and more cars, it's easy to tell if the pad is too saturated and suffers in correcting ability.
 
ive been spritzing my hydro tech pads with cg pad conditioner (basically a qd). should I not be doing this?
 
David Fermani said:
Yeah, it's almost mandatory these days. :2thumbs:

If you're a Pro, it's just another cost of doing business if you want to produce the best possible result. If you only detail on the weekend, 6-8 pads are plenty. Just remember to wash them out (preferably pressure washer) and let them dry. I use Metro shelving and they dry in a couple days. Orange will work, but the Cyan are a little more aggressive.
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David,

What site did you purchase them?
 
Each has a place. I realy like the Constant Pressure backing when I'm using my rotary, but I also use them with my DA too. But, I prefer a thinner 3/4 pad design for DA because it reduces pad twist. I'm testing a few pads for LC pads right now and I have one style that basically cuts as well (or better) as Cyan, but finishes almost as nice as white. Hoping they'll go into production soon.
 
David Fermani said:
Each has a place. I realy like the Constant Pressure backing when I'm using my rotary, but I also use them with my DA too. But, I prefer a thinner 3/4 pad design for DA because it reduces pad twist. I'm testing a few pads for LC pads right now and I have one style that basically cuts as well (or better) as Cyan, but finishes almost as nice as white. Hoping they'll go into production soon.
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thanks for the input, much appreciated... :2thumbs:
 
I like them, but don't have much to compare them to, since they were my first 5.5" purchase. I detailed a friends' Murano last weekend and the edge of the backing plate has sliced a perfect groove down the side of the pad, maybe from too much pressure? Otherwise they're great.



What makes the Orange DI pads different from other orange pads?
 
Sooooo this seems to have been a really cool product back then...a lot of the write ups these days seem to use the regular flat pads?



I was thinking though. for curvy cars, are LC Kompressor pads better?

I still have yet to test out my My hydrotech's but I hope to in the near future
 
I just posted my review of the pads - I don't think they are hype, but I do think you need more pads per car, use less product and "finger spur" between sessions. They feel incredible and the Cyan pad leaves a much nicer look than the Yellow LC pad. I'm not sure it is as aggressive as the LC Yellow, even though they have the same "cut" rating, but the tradeoff of great/progressive feel and better clarity/less pad marring is worth it.
 
David Fermani said:
For correction work, I recommend swapping out for a fresh pad after every other (or every) panel. That means you'll need a minimum of 6 cutting pads per car. I tend to use 1/2 as many pads for final polishing. It will take atleast 1-2 days for Hydro pad to *air* dry out. Sounds like you'll need around 25-30 cutting pads.
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Without sounding offensive, that is overkill in my opinion. I can typically do a full size sedan in 2 pads and an SUV in 3. I don't mean to discredit your post b/c i've never tried your way, i'm just letting the other guys out there know that they shouldn't feel the need to invest in so much up front. I feel that 3 cyans and 3 tang pads will suffice a beginner.
 
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