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| CCS Technology solves this problem using strategic patterns of partially closed foam cells. These cells slow the rate of polish absorption, gradually releasing polish as needed by the operator. CCS Pockets reduce surface tension, prevent pad skipping and allow the operator to run the pad flat on the working surface. |
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Professional results, even if you're a beginner! |
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7.5 inch, CCS Pads feature two, additional, design innovations. First, they continue
to incorporate the latest, Constant Pressure™ technology.
Constant pressure may not be good for people but it's great for polishing pads where you want a uniform and constant pressure on the surface being polished. Professionals have learned through experience to keep their machines parallel to the surface being polished. Tilting the machine in any direction can result in an uneven and excessive pressure being transferred to the painted surface. |
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Blue "Constant
Pressure" foam backing |
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| This new Constant Pressure technology uses a layer of engineered, instant rebound foam between the pad and the backing plate to absorb off-axis movements while keeping the pressure of the pad on the surface constant. | |
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These advanced pads also feature a curved "mushroom cap" design. This curvature allows easy transitions over seams and inclines. |
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"Mushroom
cap" design
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| Unlike our
6-1/2 inch pads, these advanced pads feature a
patented, recessed area for the backing plate. This recess
lessens the possibility of the backing plate accidentally coming into contact
with the surface being polished.
This hook and loop pocket is the same diameter as our 6 inch Flexible Backing Plates which perfectly self-centers the pad to eliminate wobble. In addition, the hook and loop backing is attached differently. It is not glued to the back of the pad but thermally bonded to the foam. This greatly reduces the likelihood of delaminating (the backing coming off). |
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Backing plates fit
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Hook and Loop Back-Up Plates - All of our pads have a VELCRO® brand fastening system that require your machine be fitted with a 6 inch, "hooked" Backing Plate. This plate may or may not have come with your polisher. If you require a backing plate, we have 6 Inch Flexible Backing Plates for both dual-action and circular polishers. Different machines require different backing plates. Dual-action polishers like the Porter Cable 7424 and 7336 require a plate with a 5/16-24 threaded shaft. This is our part number FBP-6. Professional circular polishers require a plate with a 5/8-11 receptacle. This is our part number FBP-6C. |
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Note:
Different machines require |
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These are both professional quality plates that provide maximum grip and perfect centering with any of our Advanced, 7-1/2 inch Hi-Gloss Pads. Note: These 7.5 inch Advanced, Hi-Gloss Constant Pressure Pads have an inside mounting diameter of 5-3/4 inches which will work with our FBP-6, 6 inch backing plate for D-A polishers and FBP-6C, 6 inch backing plate for circular polishers. The 6-1/4 inch backing plate that comes on the Porter Cable 7428 will not work with these pads nor will the 6-1/2 inch backing plate that comes on the Makita 9227. Both of these plates are too large and will not fit these 7.5 inch pads. If your machine has a Hook and Loop Backing Plate with a diameter between 5 and 5-3/4 inches, it will work with these pads. |
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Note: We also
offer three, specially priced, 7.5
inch, CCS Technology, Pad Kits
that cover a variety of detailing
situations.
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7.5 inch, CCS, White Polishing Pad - The most often used pad. This pad has a mild cutting (cleaning) action and should be used to apply light compounds, polishes and one-step, cleaner/waxes. Use this Hi-Gloss White, CCS Polishing Pad with with BLACKFIRE Gloss Enhancing Polish or Menzerna Final Polish II to maximize surface gloss. This pad also works for applying one-step, polish/sealants like Klasse All-In-One when using a D-A polisher. |
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(You should not
use a circular polisher to apply waxes and one-step cleaner/sealants like
Klasse All-In-One.) |
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7.5 inch, Yellow, CCS, Compounding Pad -
Our most aggressive foam cutting pad. Use this pad to compound older vehicles with
a dull, chalky or neglected finish or to remove deeper swirls, spots and paint
defects.
Use this pad with caution. Compounding can dull the surface (called compounding haze) which will require additional finish polishing to remove. |
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| Use this Hi-Gloss Yellow Compounding Pad with Menzerna Intensive Polish to remove swirls or paint defects that do not come out with the white pad. After compounding, go over the surface with Menzerna Final Polish II using the white polishing pad. This will restore surface gloss and prepare the paint for glazing or waxing. This is the most aggressive pad we offer that is still safe for clear coat finishes (when used with a dual-action polisher). | |
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7.5 inch Black, CCS, Glazing/Finessing Pad - This pad has
no cutting or cleaning action. It should be used to apply a glaze or a finessing
polish.
Use this Hi-Gloss Black Glazing Pad to apply 3M Imperial Hand Glaze, and Meguiar's No. 7 Show Car Glaze. You can also use this pad to apply Meguiar's No. 3 Machine Polish and 3M Finesse-It II Machine Polish. |
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This is also the pad to use
for layering one wax or sealant on top of another or for building up multiple
layers of shine. |
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Note: This Red Pad is best used with dual-action polishers like the 7424. We do not recommend applying waxes or sealants using a professional, circular polisher. |
| Polishing Tip: Season foam pads before "flat" polishing. Seasoning refers to breaking in a pad. If you were to apply polish to a body panel, place an Advanced, Hi-Gloss Pad on the surface and turn the machine on, it would be very squirrelly or difficult to control. This is due to most of the pad being "dry". To season a pad, lightly mist it with a pad lubricant or water, slightly raise the back of the machine so you are working with the top 1/3 of the pad. After polishing for a minute or two the pad will become more evenly saturated with product and actually become softer from heat build-up. At this point, you can safely transition from a tilted up to a flat polishing position. Every time you put a fresh, Advanced, Hi-Gloss Pad on your machine you should season it for a minute or two before "flat" polishing. Proper Cleaning - Wash foam pads in a bucket of soapy water (or use Snappy Clean Pad Cleaner), rinse thoroughly, hand squeeze out excess water and allow to air dry. Do not machine wash or machine dry. Push pads against a flat surface to push out water. Do not wring dry. |