07 z-oh-6 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Compared to Lake Country, in terms of cut and finish, does the green = LC yellow, orange = LC orange, and white = LC black? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Mark, our pads are certainly not that expensive, and the Lake Country Pads are not worth the guesswork, IMHO.... (consider the source, but we have heard the pad quality is also sub-par, compared to the Adam's pads....) Spring for the new pads, your paint is worth it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 We are not a LC supplied organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunky Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 I've got Uber, LC and Adam's. LC will private lable pads so as far as comparing Uber to LC, I think you can read between the lines. l The seller of Uber has said his pads come from B&S and repeated the statement that there are really on two sources of raw foam so everyone (LC, Buff n Shine) buy from the same suppliers. Obviously the color is one option but the velcro backing and attachment method does vary a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odds and Ends Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I've got Uber, LC and Adam's. LC will private lable pads so as far as comparing Uber to LC, I think you can read between the lines. I have done the experiments but that info is inappropriate to post here. Bottom line is to use the Adam's pads with the Adam's polishes. Why? Simply because it works as a system and will yield the best results from the products. That's exactly how I sell the products in my own shop to people who are new to machine polishing. That's also why the Adam's line has directions right on the bottle and has videos to learn the system. What I do behind closed doors should be preceded with an asterisk of "don't try this at home". - Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOx Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Mark, The pads are the same cut and finish as the DD Uber pads IME if that helps. I'd be careful with this. I have a set of Uber pads and the colors are similar but different. The Uber order from most to least aggressive was Orange->Green->White Thus the Orange and Green are reversed from Adam's since Adam's order is Green->Orange->White. Even more confusing is that Uber orange is also 'stiffer' than the green just like the Adam's pads. According to Dylan (the real deal one, not me), the pad pore size and depth is the measure or cut, not the firmness. This is assuming the 3 pads are even in the same cut 'class' which I can't verify. It's reasonable to assume the cut is not the exact same. Therefore don't count on ANY similarity. I may run a side-by-side test one day since I have a set of Uber and Adam's. It would be interesting at least for my personal amusement if none other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric@thompsonracing.us Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 From customers, I have been told the Adam's Pads last a lot longer than the LC pads. And color-coding makes life simple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeg6045 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Mark, The pads are the same cut and finish as the DD Uber pads IME if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Thanks Mark, and I hope we continue to earn your business! I detailed much in Pasadena when in college, love that little town... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Compared to Lake Country, in terms of cut and finish, does the green = LC yellow, orange = LC orange, and white = LC black? Thanks. Comparing Adams Pads with LC pads....Adams Green = LC Yellow(heavey cut), Adams Orange = LC Orange and Adams white = LC green or Grey. Here is a pad chart I found on the web and use. Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 z-oh-6 Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 Mark, our pads are certainly not that expensive, and the Lake Country Pads are not worth the guesswork, IMHO.... (consider the source, but we have heard the pad quality is also sub-par, compared to the Adam's pads....) Spring for the new pads, your paint is worth it!! Hi Adam, Thanks for chiming in!!! :thumbsup: I have some Adam's Flex pads on the way! I've long heard of the Adam's product line, just never really tried them. No negative reason, just didn't. Anyhow, I recently received the Adam's C&U cleaner, Interior & Leather Cleaner, and Leather Conditioner. I must say, they are ALL GREAT!!! I look forward to trying the rest of your product line!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I have been able achieve better and faster results with Adam's orange pad vs. LC Yellow/Orange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryPolska Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Adam's White is no where near the same as a Lake Country Black pad. I've got both Adam's and a set of LC pads. Orange and White are pretty comparable. Will you get the same results? Maybe, maybe not. I'd just stick with the Adam's pads though since we all know it'll get you tried and true results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I'm not really up on my LC pad colors and whatnot so I can't really be of much help there, we've designed our products to work specifically with the pads we sell to eliminate the guesswork so its hard to make direct comparisons to another brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 z-oh-6 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Share Posted November 18, 2011 I not an expert, but I have used the LC flat pads with the flex with other brands of products, but have never used LC pads with Adams products. My best guess is the Adams green is close to the LC Orange Adams Orange is close to the LC White Adams White is close to the LC black. That said one of the things that I like with the Adams products is that there is no guess work with what pad to use. Match the pad color to the product color and get great results. With the other brands I had a long trial and error period until I found which pads would work for me with the products I was using. Hi Bill, Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubrunner Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 What is Lake Country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBillsBlueC6 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Compared to Lake Country, in terms of cut and finish, does the green = LC yellow, orange = LC orange, and white = LC black? Thanks. I not an expert, but I have used the LC flat pads with the flex with other brands of products, but have never used LC pads with Adams products. My best guess is the Adams green is close to the LC Orange Adams Orange is close to the LC White Adams White is close to the LC black. That said one of the things that I like with the Adams products is that there is no guess work with what pad to use. Match the pad color to the product color and get great results. With the other brands I had a long trial and error period until I found which pads would work for me with the products I was using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Mark, I don't know anything about the lake pads, but I don't think you can compare them color to color to Adam's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moz Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Compared to Lake Country, in terms of cut and finish, does the green = LC yellow, orange = LC orange, and white = LC black? Thanks. Mark,I haven't used the Adams Flex pads with another vendors polishes but have used the Adams Green Flex Pad with the Adams SSR,and the Orange Flex pad with Adams SR and the Adams White Flex pad with Adams FMP(which they were all designed to be used with it's corresponding product)and they worked great. The only downside IMO is the SSR does dust a bit too much(but is very effective in what it's designed to do)for me using the Adams Green Flex pad.I didn't spritz the pad with detail spray thou,which should help keeping the dust to a minimal. I have an extra Green/Orange/White Adams Flex pad(s)if you would like to try them,shoot me your address Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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