Lake Country CCS, 7-1/2" <br>Hi-Gloss Foam Pads

Advanced Lake Country Mfg. 7.5 inch CCS Hi-Gloss Pads for D-A and Circular Polishers.

These 7-1/2 inch Advanced Closed Cell Structure (CCS) Hi-Gloss Constant Pressure Pads are a step-up from our flat 6-1/2 inch CCS Polishing Pads. These pads were specifically developed to polish the new, harder, scratch-resistant clear coats. This includes DuPont's SupraShield™, PPG's Optech™ and CeramiClear™ clear coats and the new nano ceramic clear coats being used by Mercedes Benz since 2005. While these pads were specifically designed for use on these new clear coats, these pads can also be used on conventional clear coats and single stage paints.

These 7-1/2 inch CCS Technology Pads can be used with orbital polishers like the Porter Cable 7424, dual-action polishers like the Flex XC3401VGR, and professional circular machine polishers.

What is CCS Technology?

The newer, harder, scratch-resistant clear coats require longer polishing times to remove swirls, spots and defects. The longer you polish with conventional foam pads, the less effective they become because polish migrates below the working surface of the pad. The pad "dries out."

CCS Technology solves this problem using strategic patterns of partially closed foam cells. These cells slow the rate of polish absorption, gradually releasing polish as needed by the operator. CCS Pockets reduce surface tension, prevent pad skipping and allow the operator to run the pad flat on the working surface.
Professional results, even if you're a beginner!
7.5 inch, CCS Pads feature two, additional, design innovations. First, they continue to incorporate the latest, Constant Pressure™ technology. Constant pressure may not be good for people but it's great for polishing pads where you want a uniform and constant pressure on the surface being polished. Professionals have learned through experience to keep their machines parallel to the surface being polished. Tilting the machine in any direction can result in an uneven and excessive pressure being transferred to the painted surface.
	Blue "Constant Pressure" foam backing absorbs unwanted polishing motions.
This new Constant Pressure technology uses a layer of engineered, instant rebound foam between the pad and the backing plate to absorb off-axis movements while keeping the pressure of the pad on the surface constant.
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.
These pads do not have a traditional "polish pocket" because the CCS Cells regulate polish release, reduce splatter and eliminate paint "squiggles." Whether you're a novice or a seasoned professional, these pads will yield consistently excellent results.
Here's a guide to help you select the correct pad for your needs: Note: We also offer three, specially priced, 7.5 inch, CCS Technology, Pad Kits that cover a variety of detailing situations.

CCS Yellow 7.5" Compounding Pad - Our most aggressive foam cutting pad. Use this pad to compound older vehicles with a dull, chalky or neglected finish or to remove deeper swirls, spots and paint defects. Use this pad with caution. Compounding can dull the surface (called compounding haze) which will require additional finish polishing to remove.
Use this Hi-Gloss Yellow Compounding Pad with Menzerna Intensive Polish to remove swirls or paint defects that do not come out with the white pad. NOTE: The yellow foam used in this pad is courser than the yellow foam used in our 6-1/2 inch, OEM-Style, 7/8 inch thick pads. OEM-Style yellow pads use a softer foam for use on fresh paint. The Yellow, CCS, Compounding Pads listed above are for use on fully cured paints. All of the other colors of foam listed below are the same foams as used in our OEM-Style Pads. Only the yellow foam is different.
CCS Orange 7.5" Power Pad - When used with the proper polishing compounds, this orange pad removes 2000 grit sanding traces, swirls and paint defects with minimal or no surface dullness. This pad creates so little haze that you can often go from compounding right to finishing without the intermediate polishing steps. Where polishing is still required (often on black and red cars), it can be accomplished in a fraction of the time it would take with standard pads. Use this pad and polishing compound to remove swirls, water spots, and fine scratches.
CCS White 7.5" Polishing Pad - The most often used pad. This pad has a mild cutting (cleaning) action and should be used to apply light compounds, polishes and one-step, cleaner/waxes. Use this Hi-Gloss White, CCS Polishing Pad with with BLACKFIRE Gloss Enhancing Polish or Menzerna Final Polish II to maximize surface gloss.
CCS German 7.5" Polishing Pad - This green pad is designed for applying a final or finishing polish to remove light swirls, paint defects and for gloss restoration. This pad is also recommended for applying one-step, cleaner/sealants like Klasse All-In-One and Menzerna One-step, Acrylic Jacket. It is a high strength foam with 60 pores per sq. inch yet is softer and more forgiving than our regular foams. It is designed to be used with an orbital polisher (like the Porter Cable 7424) but can be used with a circular polisher if the speed is kept around 1000 rpm.
CCS Black 7.5" Glazing/Finessing Pad - This pad has no cutting or cleaning action. It should be used to apply a glaze or a finessing polish. Use this Hi-Gloss Black Glazing Pad to apply Menzerna Finishing Touch Glaze, 3M Imperial Hand Glaze, and Meguiar's No. 7 Show Car Glaze. You can also use this pad to apply Meguiar's No. 3 Machine Polish and 3M Finesse-It II Machine Polish.
CCS Red 7.5" 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 an orbital 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. We do not recommend applying waxes or sealants using a professional, circular polisher.
Gold 7.5" Finishing Pad - This custom, hybrid foam is the world's softest finishing foam. The actual foam is a German formula but made in the USA exclusively for Lake Country Mfg. These Gold, Concours Finishing Pads are engineered for applying the final wax or sealant to create the absolute best shine. This gold foam is 40% softer than the red making it the best pad for applying your finishing wax or sealant.
Note: 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. Polishing Tip: Season foam pads before "flat" polishing. Seasoning refers to breaking in a pad. If you were to apply polish to a body panel, place an Advanced, Hi-Gloss Pad on the surface and turn the machine on, it would be very squirrelly or difficult to control. This is due to most of the pad being "dry". To season a pad, lightly mist it with a pad lubricant or water, slightly raise the back of the machine so you are working with the top 1/3 of the pad. After polishing for a minute or two the pad will become more evenly saturated with product and actually become softer from heat build-up. At this point, you can safely transition from a tilted up to a flat polishing position. Every time you put a fresh, Advanced, Hi-Gloss Pad on your machine you should season it for a minute or two before "flat" polishing. Proper Cleaning - Wash foam pads in a bucket of soapy water (or use Snappy Clean Pad Cleaner), rinse thoroughly, hand squeeze out excess water against a flat surface and allow to air dry. Do not machine wash or machine dry. Do not wring dry.

Unlike our 6-1/2 inch pads, these advanced pads feature a patented, recessed area for the backing plate. This recess lessens the possibility of the backing plate accidentally coming into contact with the surface being polished. 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.
Hook and Loop Back-Up Plates - All of our pads have a VELCRO® brand fastening system that require your machine be fitted with a 6 inch, "hooked" Backing Plate. This plate may or may not have come with your polisher. If you require a backing plate, we have 6 Inch Flexible Backing Plates for both dual-action and circular polishers. 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-6. Professional circular polishers require a plate with a 5/8-11 receptacle. This is our part number FBP-6C.
	Note: Different machines require different backing plates.
These are both professional quality plates that provide maximum grip and perfect centering with any of our Advanced, 7-1/2 inch Hi-Gloss Pads. Note: These 7.5 inch Advanced, Hi-Gloss Constant Pressure Pads have an inside mounting diameter of 5-3/4 inches which will work with our FBP-6, 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. 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.

Lake Country CCS, 7-1/2" Hi-Gloss Foam Pads

Lake Country CCS, 7-1/2"
Hi-Gloss Foam Pads