This is a very strange question. An a-hole dumped a large coffee with cream and sugar over my roof while parked in my garage at work. The kicker is that I just got the car back from the body shop and my roof just was repainted after another vandalism incident. Would this coffee damage the paint if I just left it on until this weekend when I have the time to wash it??
What happened to my pad?
- Thread starter gds194
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I would not allow coffee to sit for days on a body panel, especially a newly-painted/unprotected panel. If it is absolutely impossible to wash the panel until the weekend, at least try to heavily spray the area with a Quick Detail Spray and gently remove that way.
This method would only be secondary to a wash.
This method would only be secondary to a wash.
vettefan67
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You mean you didn't run out with bottles of water and wash it off?
What'd you do to the a-hole? Make him . . . .
What'd you do to the a-hole? Make him . . . .
93fox
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Well its obvious what happened to it but i was just wondering why this might have happened? Im sure it was my backing plate on my PC since its sharp. Or is it a frequent problem that happens? Is this pad still usable or should i just toss it out?
Do you guys think i should get a new backing plate? This thing even feels sharp to my finger. Im lost here. Im a rotary guy and its the 3rd time i used my PC and this happened. I obviously need some advice. Thanks guys!!!!!
Do you guys think i should get a new backing plate? This thing even feels sharp to my finger. Im lost here. Im a rotary guy and its the 3rd time i used my PC and this happened. I obviously need some advice. Thanks guys!!!!!
imported_yooformula
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what size pad are you using? maybe too much pressure and running till it dries out? I've had issues with the velcro portion peeling off the pad if it was still damp and it got hot.
93fox
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its the 5.5 inch pads, i wasent using much pressure. i was running the pc at speed 6 tough. i did notice that a CCS pad i used got extremely hot. i wasent dry buffing at all since i know this can happen. ive never encountered this problem with my rotary.
imported_nyc_medic
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My $0.02 would be that the pad got too dry and with the pressure being put on it, caused it to tear. I have been known to be wrong though
93fox
New member
What do you mean it got too dry?
That looks like a PAC constant pressure pad. That has happened to everyone one of my PAC pads. That wimpy ass blue backing foam can not handle the stress. The backing plate cuts into the foam and the foam/velcro bond becomes unglued very, very easily. I love the German green foam pads (heavy polishing) and they are the only PAC pads that I will buy (gold ones too). They claim the blue foam keeps the pad in contact with the contours of the panel. Maybe for the 1st and 2nd time you use them. Then they start failing. Bad design in my opinion.
mikenap
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Had this happen as well, but only on pads where the velcro doesn't go to the edge of the pad and the BP is a hair wider than the velcro of the pad. I've kept using mine, but I check them often and ditch them when it looks too bad.
PAR Detailing
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That has happened to mine also.... nothing to worry about. I have used my pad that looks like that probably 15-20 times and it hasnt hindered it at all. If you dont feel comfortable using it then just send it to me 
SIDetailing
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Seems like it has happend to alot of people. I've seen it before. Dry pad was the cause of my buddys to tear like that.
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Todd@RUPES
Just a regular guy
It looks like the backing plate might have cut into it. I haven't had it happen myself, but I know David Fermani has had that problem.
93fox
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I do have to admit the backing plate seems deadly, its REALLY sharp. But as long as it still works i will conitue using it. I have a foam backing plate for my rotary and i will see if it happens with another pad.
imported_daveinsweethome
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foam bp
i have been impressed with the foam bp recently. they seem very user friendly and with the cost of pads thats appreciated. your bp looks like an australian hunting weapon for the outback.
i have been impressed with the foam bp recently. they seem very user friendly and with the cost of pads thats appreciated. your bp looks like an australian hunting weapon for the outback.