CCS Technology Orange Power Pads
  The world's best polishing
pads... just got better!
For those of you new to our
website or new to machine polishing, we started a small revolution in the
polishing industry when we introduced these pads to the U.S. market in 2003. We
learned about these pads from a consultant to Mercedes Benz, Germany, tracked
them down and offered them to our customers before anyone knew about them.
So what's the big deal about
an orange pad?
In lay terms, Reisgies Schaumstoffe,
Gmbh, Germany, has
developed a foam formula with the cutting power of a compounding foam and the
gloss enhancing characteristics of a polishing foam. 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. Dullness, or haze, is a
normal result of compounding. Haze is typically removed using increasingly less
abrasive polishes until the paint's gloss is restored. 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.
It gives the enthusiast the
ability to remove swirls, water spots and fine scratches without spending hours
polishing out surface haze!
Now with CCS Technology!
In September of 2006, this
orange, German, Power Pad foam was introduced with Closed Cell Structure (CCS) Technology at
Automekanica in Frankfurt, Germany. 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."
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(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. |
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Professional results, even if
you're a beginner!
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These new, CCS Pads 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
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Blue, lower foam
instantly
absorbs shock and off-axis movements. |
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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. It allows even beginners to achieve professional-like results.
Now two CCS Power Pads are
available:
6.5 inch, CCS Constant Pressure Power Pad.
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If you're new to machine polishing,
select this 6.5 inch CCS Constant Pressure Power Pad. It can be used with either a
dual-action polisher like the Porter Cable 7424 or a professional, circular
polisher.
These pads do not have a
traditional "polish pocket" because the CCS Cells regulate polish
release, reduce splatter and eliminate paint "squiggles." This pad requires your machine be fitted with a 5 or 6 inch Hook and Loop Backing
Plate.
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6-1/2 inch, CCS Constant
Pressure™
Orange Power Pad |
Our 6.5 inch, CCS Power Pads features
a curved outer edge for easy transitions over seams, edges and inclines. We pay
Lake Country Mfg. extra for this hand shaping but it prevents pads from snagging
while transitioning seams and edges.
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Standard CCS pads from
the factory
have a flat top edge.
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Our Constant Pressure,
CCS pads
feature a rounded top edge for
snag-free polishing over seams and edges. |
We also pay attention to the back of the
pad. Standard CCS pads run the Hook and Backing material to the edge of the
pad. This material is very course and can cause scratching if it hits the
paint while working in tight spaces or around mirrors and wings. We cut the
Velcro brand fastening material back 3/8 inch from the edge. This allows you
to work right against corners, mirrors, wings and complex angles without
fear of scratching the paintwork. |
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Standard CCS pads run
the course
backing to the edge of the pad. |
We cut the Velcro® brand
backing
material back 3/8" from the edge to
prevent scratching paintwork. |
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Whether you're a novice or a
seasoned professional, the advanced features of our CCS pads will yield consistently excellent results.
7-1/2 inch, Advanced, CCS Constant Pressure Power
Pad.
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These 7-1/2 inch, CCS Power
Pads incorporate a curved "mushroom cap" design. This curvature allows easy transitions over seams and inclines.
These pads do not have a
traditional "polish pocket" because the CCS Cells regulate polish
release, reduce splatter and eliminate paint "squiggles."
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"Mushroom
cap" design
allows
easy transition over seams. |
Unlike our 6.5 inch pads, the 7-1/2 inch, Advanced, CCS
Pads feature a contoured "mushroom cap" design with a 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 VELCRO® brand fastening material 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). |
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Backing plates fit
into a
5-3/4 inch recessed pocket. |
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Note:
These 7.5 inch Advanced, CCS Constant Pressure Pads have an inside
mounting diameter of 5-3/4 inches which will
work with our FBP-6DA, 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.
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Polishing Tip:
Season
Advanced, 7-1/2 inch Pads before "flat" polishing. Seasoning
refers to breaking in a pad. If you
were to apply polish to a body panel, place an Advanced,
Constant Pressure 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 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,
Constant Pressure Pad
on your machine you should season it for a minute or two before
"flat" polishing. 6-1/2 inch Constant Pressure
Pads do not require seasoning.
Proper
Cleaning - Wash foam pads in a bucket of car wash shampoo
(or use Snappy
Clean Pad Cleaner), rinse thoroughly, hand
squeeze out excess water and allow to air dry. Do not machine wash or machine dry.
WARNING: Never
clean foam pads or soak foam pads in dishwashing soap (Dawn) or laundry
detergents. These detergents will attack the glue that holds the Hook and
Loop backing material. Soak pads in a car wash shampoo or use Snappy Clean Pad
Cleaning Powder.
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Customer Comments:
Menzerna Final Polish II &
Orange Power Pad
" A few months back
I was trying to get some tree sap off my black 02 Camry and give it a
polish to clean up the finish. I had just purchased a Makita polisher and
Meguiar's No 9 Swirl Remover. I started with a clay bar and then some
mineral spirits to remove the bulk of the sap. I then went over the entire
car with Meguiar's No 9. I thought I was doing an OK job, I had the
polisher on a low speed and I was taking my time. I didn't notice the
disaster I created until I backed the car out into the sun. I had actually
put swirl marks into the paint. To add insult to injury, the swirl remover
leaves a nice white build-up in every crack and crevice, very noticeable
on my black car.
I had lived with my
disaster for the past month until I got your latest email newsletter. I
was about to take my car to a professional detailer to have my mistakes
cleaned up when I thought about giving it another try following your
advice. I ordered some Menzerna Final Polish II and an Orange Power Pad. I
forget my exact words after just my first attempt but it may have been
"This stuff is amazing!" I had only used the polish and my car
looked fantastic! I followed up with the Menzerna Finishing Touch Glaze
and Menzerna FMJ sealant. I can not begin to tell you how pleased
I am with the results. I was so ecstatic I went back out on Sunday and put
another coat of wax on the car. The shine is amazing, the depth is amazing
and no swirl marks. The entire job is fantastic!
Thanks for taking the
time to talk to me last week, thanks for a great website with tons of
useful information and thanks for introducing me to some great
products."
Jerry W., South San Francisco, CA
"I just wanted you to know how
great I think your orange Power Pads are. I used one to get out the
sanding marks on a new paint job on a 66 Chevelle restoration project and
to remove scratches in a truck cab that the white pad would not touch and
with no haze!"
Larry T., Rocky Mount, NC. |
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