When do I know when my pads have bitten the dust?

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enim

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I've inherited some Meg's SoftBuf (the first ones, I think. Model numbers W7/8/9000) from my dad. They were used maybe once (when we realized that regular buffing pads werent touching our boats gel-coat), then cleaned and put away. I've used the polishing and finishing pads for maybe 5 or 6 cars, and they still look like they are in great condition.



How do you know when pads are worn out? Just when they start to disintegrate ?
 
enim said:
I've inherited some Meg's SoftBuf (the first ones, I think. Model numbers W7/8/9000) from my dad. They were used maybe once (when we realized that regular buffing pads werent touching our boats gel-coat), then cleaned and put away. I've used the polishing and finishing pads for maybe 5 or 6 cars, and they still look like they are in great condition.



How do you know when pads are worn out? Just when they start to disintegrate ?
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Yea basically the foam will start to fall apart little by little, or you'll notice the pad not doing it's job as well because it's worn out... then again you could have the backing separate and lose a pad in only 2 hours of use haha
 
The 8000 tend to wear the fastest for me. More than anything they just start to get softer and a little spongy. I actually keep them and use them as a softer version of what they started as....if that makes sense? They will also start to lose their shape somewhat. Especially if you spin dry them on a rotary at high speed.
 
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