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10-09-2009

How long does the backing normally last on the polishing pads? I've got one pad that just gave up, while my other pads still secure just as they did from day 1.

4DSZR1 · 10-10-2009

I think you might be in the wrong forum for this question

10-10-2009

Mind in the gutter again...... I like it!

Aurora40 · 10-10-2009

Rotary or orbital? It seems to me orbitals tend to beat up the backing plate more, though I'm not sure why.

The backing *should* last the life of the pad, though sometimes that's not the case.

Who makes the pads you are using?

tomtom72 · 10-11-2009

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Originally Posted by Aurora40

Rotary or orbital? It seems to me orbitals tend to beat up the backing plate more, though I'm not sure why.

The backing *should* last the life of the pad, though sometimes that's not the case.

Who makes the pads you are using?

I agree. Proly just a defective pad? Although a rotary just makes a circle. ROB's make the pad change direction constantly, maybe that puts stress on the backing vs the pad material?

FU · 10-11-2009

Pad life, Just don't go there !

10-11-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aurora40

Rotary or orbital? It seems to me orbitals tend to beat up the backing plate more, though I'm not sure why.

The backing *should* last the life of the pad, though sometimes that's not the case.

Who makes the pads you are using?

It's an orbital and the pads are from Adams. The other pads I have are fine, it's just this one.

Aurora40 · 10-11-2009

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Originally Posted by Jeffvette

It's an orbital and the pads are from Adams. The other pads I have are fine, it's just this one.

Sounds like a bad pad then. You might call 'em and see if they'll replace it.

Just FYI, but an interesting alternative is the Edge 2000 pads. They use a locking sorta system with no velcro. The pads cost a little more, but are double-sided. You can also change them more quickly, and they are self-centering (though with an orbital that matters less than a rotary).

They used to be an independent company, but I think 3M bought them? Or I just can't find their website anymore...

Dylan@Adams · 10-12-2009

What specifically failed you?? Theres been some cases of people using the pads where the pad wasn't fully seated on the velcro and it kinda tore the velcro up. Its always best to take the palm of your hand and press hard into the center of the pad before starting.

In any event please contact our customer service so we can get to the bottom of this for you and get a replacement out asap.

866-965-0400

10-12-2009

Dylan, anytime I seat the pad I make sure to press down with my hand, or use the surface of the car as point to seat. I'll be more than happy to send the pad to you for an inspection.

Thanks!

10-09-2009	#1
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Pad life How long does the backing normally last on the polishing pads? I've got one pad that just gave up, while my other pads still secure just as they did from day 1.

10-10-2009	#2
4DSZR1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	Re: Pad life I think you might be in the wrong forum for this question Last edited by 4DSZR1; 10-10-2009 at 02:20 AM. Reason: forgot word

10-10-2009	#3
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pad life Mind in the gutter again...... I like it!

10-10-2009	#4
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,713	Re: Pad life Rotary or orbital? It seems to me orbitals tend to beat up the backing plate more, though I'm not sure why. The backing should last the life of the pad, though sometimes that's not the case. Who makes the pads you are using? __________________ Bob Saveland Former owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

10-11-2009	#6
FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,346	Re: Pad life Pad life, Just don't go there ! __________________ Frank Urbo. NCM Lifetime member # 982 Registry Founding # 237

10-12-2009	#9
Dylan@Adams Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 407	Re: Pad life What specifically failed you?? Theres been some cases of people using the pads where the pad wasn't fully seated on the velcro and it kinda tore the velcro up. Its always best to take the palm of your hand and press hard into the center of the pad before starting. In any event please contact our customer service so we can get to the bottom of this for you and get a replacement out asap. 866-965-0400 __________________ [CENTER][B]USE COUPON CODE: [SIZE="3"][COLOR="Red"]ZR1[/COLOR][/SIZE] TO RECEIVE 10% OFF YOUR NEXT ORDER AT [url]www.ADAMSPOLISHES.com[/url][/B][/CENTER]

10-12-2009	#10
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pad life Dylan, anytime I seat the pad I make sure to press down with my hand, or use the surface of the car as point to seat. I'll be more than happy to send the pad to you for an inspection. Thanks!