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Lake Country CCS 8-1/2" Hi-Gloss Foam Pads
Advanced, 8.5 inch, CCS, Hi-Gloss Pads for circular
polishers.
These 8-1/2 inch, Advanced, Closed
Cell Structure, Hi-Gloss,
Constant Pressure Pads are a step-up from our 7-1/2 inch, CCS Polishing
Pads. These pads were specifically developed to polish the new, harder,
scratch-resistant clear coats. This includes DuPont's SupraShield™, PPG's
Optech™ and CeramiClear™ clear coats and the new, nano, ceramic clear coats
being used by Mercedes Benz since 2005. While these pads were specifically
designed for use on these new clear coats, these pads can also be used on
conventional clear coats and single stage paints.
These 8-1/2 inch CCS
Technology Pads are designed for professional, circular machine polishers. DO
NOT use these 8-1/2 inch pads with the Porter Cable 7424, dual-action polisher.
What is CCS Technology?
The newer, harder,
scratch-resistant clear coats require longer polishing times to remove swirls,
spots and defects. The longer you polish with conventional foam pads, the less
effective they become because polish migrates below the working surface of the
pad. The pad "dries out."
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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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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
absorbs unwanted polishing motions. |
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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. It allows even beginners to achieve professional-like results. |
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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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Curved edge design
allows
easy transition over seams. |
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These pads do not have a
traditional "polish pocket" because the CCS Cells regulate polish
release, reduce splatter and eliminate paint "squiggles."
Whether you're a novice or a
seasoned professional, these pads will yield consistently excellent results.
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These 8-1/2 inch, 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
7 inch Flexible Backing Plates which perfectly self-centers the pad to eliminate
wobble. In addition, the VELCRO® brand 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
into a
7 inch recessed pocket. |
Hook and Loop Back-Up Plates - All of our 8-1/2 pads
have a VELCRO® brand loop backing that require your machine be fitted with a 7 inch, "hooked"
Backing Plate. This plate may or may not have
come with your polisher. If you require a backing plate, this 7 Inch Flexible
Backing Plates is our favorite.
The 5/8-11 inserts fits
professional circular polishers allowing quick and easy pad exchanges.
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Our favorite 7 inch,
Flexible
Velcro Backing Plate. |
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Note:
The 6-1/4 inch backing plate that comes on the Porter
Cable 7428 will work with these
pads as will the 6-1/2 inch backing plate that comes on the Makita 9227.
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8.5 inch, White, CCS, 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 Polishing Pad with BLACKFIRE
Gloss Enhancing Polish and Menzerna Final Polish II to maximize surface gloss.
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Note:
Polishing pads can "cake-up" with residues reducing their
effectiveness. If you don't want to stop in the middle of polishing to clean
pads, plan on using 2 or 3 pads to polish the average car. |
8.5 inch, Yellow, CCS, Compounding Pad - More aggressive
cutting action than the white pad. Use this pad to compound older vehicles with
a dull, chalky or neglected finish. Always start with a low speed setting
especially if you’re using an abrasive polish.
Use this pad with Menzerna
Intensive Polish to remove minor swirls and paint defects that
do not come out with the white pad.
Safe for clear coat
finishes. |
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Note:
After compounding, (Yellow Pad with Menzerna Intensive Polish) follow with
Menzerna Final Polish using the White Polishing Pad . This will restore
surface gloss and prepare the paint for waxing. |
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8.5 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 Meguiar's No. 3 Machine Polish
and 3M Finesse-It II
Machine Polish.
This pad can also be
used to apply liquid waxes and sealants that can be applied with a
circular polisher. |
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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 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.
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