7.5 inch, CCS Technology,
Cool Foam Pads for gel coat & fiberglass

    Like all of Lake Country's CCS Pads, these Cool Foam pads are made from the finest, engineered, European foams. They also feature the latest, patented, "Constant Pressure™" technology which uses a layer of instant rebound (Blue) foam between the Cool Foam layer (Black) and the backing plate to keep the pressure of the pad on the surface constant.

    These pads have three separate and uniquely distinct layers. 

     The top foam layer is the European, engineered foam designed for each specific detailing task (i.e. polishing,  compounding, glazing, finishing).

    The middle, black, band is the "Cool Foam" layer. This is a rigid, open cell foam designed for maximum air flow.

    The bottom, blue, foam band is the "Constant Pressure", instant rebound foam that keeps the pad's pressure on the surface uniform.

Black "Cool Foam" band circulates
air throughout the pad.

Blue "Constant Pressure" foam layer
absorbs unwanted polishing motions.

    These advanced pads also feature a curved "mushroom cap" design. This curvature allows easy transitions over seams and  inclines. 

"Mushroom cap" design allows
easy transition over seams.

Designed for the enthusiast or professional detailer.

   These pads can be used with a dual-action polisher like the Porter Cable 7424 or with professional circular polishers. 

    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).

Backing plates fit into a
5-3/4 inch recessed pocket.

    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-6DA.

 Note: Different machines require
different backing plates.

    Professional circular polishers require a plate with a 5/8-11 receptacle. This is our part number FBP-6C.

Note: These 7.5 inch,  Hi-Gloss, Constant Pressure, Cool Foam Pads have an inside mounting diameter of 5-3/4 inches which will work with our FBP-6DA, 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 or Hitachi SP18VA. 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.

The pads below are listed in order of aggressiveness:

Yellow - Heavy Cut - best for removing deeper scratches or heavy
                                   oxidation. This pad will usually dull, or haze the
                                   surface.

Orange - Medium to Heavy Cut - 90% of the cutting power of the yellow
                                                         pad but finishes like a polishing pad
                                                         with minimum haze. Always try this
                                                         pad first before using the yellow pad
                                                         to remove deeper swirls & scratches.

Green - Mild cut for removing light swirls. 
                                                   Excellent on German paints and for
                                                   applying one-step, cleaner/sealants.

White - Mild Cut - The most often used pad. Use for polishing to restore
                                gloss, remove light oxidation and fine swirls. 

Black - No Cut - A glazing/finessing pad. Use after polishing to apply a
                             glaze before you apply the final wax or sealant..

Red - No Cut - A super fine, finishing pad for applying the final liquid wax
                          or paint sealant. This is also the pad to use for layering
                          one wax on top of another or for building up multiple
                          layers of shine.

Here's a guide to help you select the correct pad for your needs:

    Use this pad with caution. Compounding can dull the surface (called compounding haze) which will require additional finish polishing to remove.

     After compounding, go over the surface with Gel Coat Fine Cut Polish  using the white or orange 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).

Note: Compounding and 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.

    Use this pad on painted fiberglass with Menzerna Power Gloss to remove 2000 grit swirls and defects with minimal or no surface dullness..

    On marine and RV gel coats, standard or painted, use this Orange, Cool Foam Power Pad with One-step, Gel Coat, Micro-polish & Sealant, Gel Coat Fine Cut Polish and Gel Coat Heavy Cut Compound.

Note: You should not use a circular polisher to apply most one-step cleaner/sealants.

    On marine and RV gel coats, standard or painted, use this White, Cool Foam Polishing Pad with Interlux Premium Marine Wax with Cleaner.

    Note: Compounding and 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, boat or RV.

7.5 inch, Red, CCS, Cool Foam, Concours Finishing Pad - Like the grey pad, this red pad has no cutting or cleaning action. This new, incredibly fine, European foam was introduced in 2004 for applying the final liquid wax or paint sealant using a D-A polisher. While made for the OEM market and demanding enthusiast, this easy-to-use, Hi-Gloss Red Finishing Pad glides over the surface creating a mirror-like shine.

    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.

Note: This Red Pad is best used with dual-action polishers like the 7424. Most  waxes and sealants should not be applied with a circular polisher.

     On marine and RV gel coats, standard or painted, use this Red, Cool Foam Finishing Pad with Interlux UV Protectant & Wax Sealer and Gel Coat Labs All Marine Surface Sealant.