Awesome_SS Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I was wondering how can you tell when it is time to replace the pads? Nubs on the pad worn down? Not getting results? Can someone tell me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsford Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I too am interested in finding out the answer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Number of things including the ones you listed. Over time the velcro will loose its stick, the structure of the foam will start to deteriorate, the pads don't come completely clean, you aren't getting results like you should be. Depending on how aggressive/hard you are on the pads you can expect around 15 corrections out of a set of pads... the orange seem to not last as long, primarily b/c they're doing the brunt of the work, while white is just finishing things up and black is only application. Care and storage also play a roll... storing pads while still damp can cause mildew rot, free spinning pads to dry degrades the velcro faster. Using a pad while its still wet (heavy) will stress the velcro and adhesive... Theres so many factors that go into pad life its hard to put a number on it exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1anonly Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Here's what happens to a pad when you don't let it dry completely and put it in an air tight box. Mildew got to this one. I still use this pad, but it is crumbling away and leaves a dust trail behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I would say that pad is shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsford Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Ya my white pad is starting to look like that also. I am just going to plan on buying new pads at the beginning of every summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtsZR1 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Ok, I'm new to Adam's products...have the yellow, orange, white and gray pads. Am I correct to assume that the yellow and orange pad is for the MSH remover, with the yellow pad being more aggressive? On my Black car I used the Yellow pad and then did the car again with the orange pad. The paint looks great... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Ok, I'm new to Adam's products...have the yellow, orange, white and gray pads. Am I correct to assume that the yellow and orange pad is for the MSH remover, with the yellow pad being more aggressive? On my Black car I used the Yellow pad and then did the car again with the orange pad. The paint looks great... The Yellow pad is the most aggresive followed by Orange, White and Grey. Yellow and Orange used for SHR and White used for FMP and the Grey MSW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesome_SS Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Thanks for the replies and pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman2008 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 ...Depending on how aggressive/hard you are on the pads you can expect around 15 corrections out of a set of pads... You're right, depending on how hard you are on the pressure. I used Adam's technique of max pressure on a setting of six when I spent the night in the warehouse getting "Rocket Roy's" Vette ready for the next day. It took 2 orange pads to complete the entire car and they were toast when I was done. That's another reason I don't do it that way! The car looked excellent when I was finished though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce5 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Thats a great looking car....I especially like the exhaust tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osok Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Why were you buffing with the gray pad AJ? Just kidding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman2008 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Why were you buffing with the gray pad AJ? Just kidding lol! You can barely tell that those were orange pads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesome_SS Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 You're right, depending on how hard you are on the pressure. I used Adam's technique of max pressure on a setting of six when I spent the night in the warehouse getting "Rocket Roy's" Vette ready for the next day. It took 2 orange pads to complete the entire car and they were toast when I was done. Whoa.......Spooky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I was wondering how can you tell when it is time to replace the pads? Nubs on the pad worn down? Not getting results? Can someone tell me?
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