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Thanks for jumping in Adam! I have 4 more cars to do in the next 30 days so I'll slow down the machine to 3/4 and maybe switch out pads halfway through and see if that solves the problem!

Sounds like this is a much larger issue than just my one time experience. I hope buying the new Mark II instead of the older model wasn't a mistake. Dylan thank you for your detailed explanation on the new machine and the polishing process. I'll take more feedback and decide the best action to take other than just slowing down the machine. At $17 a pad I would rather not experiment to many times to get the solution. All of the pads that I used including the MF have the hole in the center. Maybe the heat from the machine and the friction are just to much for 1 pad to handle for an extended time? Swapping pads may solve the issue but certainly is inconvenient.

It's a great machine and I love it! I just need to figure out this pad issue. No one wants to rip through $50 worth of pads each job! I actually had the orange foam pad distort and try to fly off as well. I thought I used to much product and the pad was just to heavy. I used the same amount as usual (3 dabs per section) but I also noticed that it flashed much faster. I'll try the next one at the lower speed and see what happens. I'll have to wait on the new pads to arrive first. I did not have any issue with the paint sealant on the lower speed of 2-3. I'm guessing that should go to a 1-2? Thanks for the help everyone!

Sorry guys, I realized what it actually sounded like after I posted it. I should have just used "failure" instead of "blow out". Not sure how to edit the title myself or if I can.

It was set between 4 and 5.

Hey gang! Long time amateur detailer and just started using all Adam's products about 2 years ago. I recently bought the new Rupes Mark II polisher with the pad kit. I've used many polishers in the past but have just used the Cyclo for the last year or so. Anyway, I did my first detail job Sunday with the Rupes and about halfway through, the microfiber pad "blew out". The center section collapsed and there was no support left in the pad. I've never had this happen before and I'm wondering if this is common or if I did something wrong? Could the heat from the machine cause this to happen? I should clarify that while I'm an amateur I've done this type of job 15-20 times in the last year (with other machines) and never seen anything like this. I started with orange microfiber, then orange foam and then my son followed behind me with the Cyclo doing the white foam pad. After that I used the grey pad for the paint sealant. Obviously the machine did get a lot of run time. Any advice would be great! I sure don't want to rip through pads on every job!

I had the same question. Great advice, I'll try the Bissel this weekend. I did use Carpet Upholstery cleaner and it took off a lot of the surface dirt. Now its getting the ground in dirt from the stitching.

Man, 18.5 hour drive or $400 airfare.......I have to reschedule some meetings to make this work. What an event this will be, I'll RSVP if I can make this happen!

I've been using Adam's products for just over a year and detailing cars as a hobby since High School! This is a great hobby and passion for me and I hope to learn even more here!

I've enjoyed detailing cars as a hobby since I was 14 years old. I've experimented with a lot of products over the years and I'm blown away with Adam's. This is only a hobby and therapy for me but with a black MKS and a black Expedition, I stay pretty busy. I hope to interact with you all over time and pick your brains!