What split this pad??

[kellyinkc]

Was out testing a spot on wifes trunk with 83 and noticed this:

What caused this? Can I still use it or use it for wax removal?

[SpoiledMan]

That looks like the work of a backing plate that's too big. If it comes right to the edge of the velcro material then it tends to cut in when pressure is applied. It should still be good for removal of wax when covered with the MF bonnet.

[gb387]

But looking in your gallery... Looks like you have the Meguiars backing plate. Make sure the backing plate is centered on the pad, you should see some white(Velcro of the pad) all the way around the pad once it is installed on you PC.

[the other pc]

I thought he had a 7336 with a Porter-Cable 6” factory plate.


PC.

[Jeff Smith]

I have 2 9006 pad with the same issues.

For me, I found it to be my own fault.

These pads were some of my older pads and were well worn. Recently I have been doing some major work and learning some valuable lessons.

I found that when using well worn 9006 pads for polishing at speed 5, If I fooled around and applied to much product then the pads were prone to this ripping. The pads were already somewhat soft and that in addition to the dampness from the mild overapplication of product tended to really soften up the pads. So I have gained a little bit of experience in cutting back on the amount of product and also cutting the speed back to 4.5 which also helped. When using a newer, firmer pad I tended to not see this issue.

[Tim Lingor]

Hey Kelly,

Pads split like that usually from one or more of the following:

1. too much pressure being applied
2. Too large of backing plate
3. Using higher than speed 5 on the PC (Ie. Speed 6)
4. Using the pad/PC on sharp corners where the pad can not sit flat on the surface
5. A saturated pad that is then turned on to speed 6


Tim

[kellyinkc]

Thanks. Sorry for late reply. ISP decided to do maintaunce last night . I have Megs backing plate. Could be too much pressure. Now I did lift the pad off the surface and it spun for a few seconds. Never have gone above 5 setting. Also noticed back of pad was very wet last time I used it. Could be using too much product and saturating the pad. Understand I am learning how much product and pressure to use, getting there!!

[Tim Lingor]

Hey Kelly,

Do not lift a spinning pad with a PC as that can tear a pad apart; I've done it! I have a feeling that the saturated pad combined with lifting the pad is what tore the edge.

Tim

[kellyinkc]

Thanks Tim, kinda thought that. Learning curve! Will place an order for more pads.

[JSIN151]

Re: What split this pad??

Reviving an old thread here but it relates to the question I have and did not want to start a new thread

The exact thing happened to my 8006 pad, I have the w64DA backing plate. I realized that the reason they tore was due to the fact that I was putting to much pressure on the pad. My question is, can I still use a pad that is torn like this effectively. Will it still provide the cut I need. Other than the tear in the back, the pad has minor wear. One pad is torn on the front. Thanks in advance.

Jason

[02zx9r]

Re: What split this pad??

I have a few 4" pads that have a few tears here and there and I still use them with no issues

[VonLego]

Re: What split this pad??

I've done that to a pad or two due to forgetting to turn the speed down when cleaning on the fly.

[rusty bumper]

Re: What split this pad??



Good thread.

[the_invisible]

Re: What split this pad??

yes, this is very normal wear and tear.

The Adam's and Auto Magic's, LC designs have innovatively and effectively eliminate this very sort of wear and tear.

I think Meguiar's 2.0 pads have solved this problem?