6-1/2 inch, CCS Technology Pads
for use on conventional and scratch-resistant clear coats.
  Hi-Gloss, 6-1/2 inch, CCS Pads for
conventional and scratch-resistant clear coats.
European and domestic
automakers are in the process of changing over to super-hard, scratch-resistant, clear
coats. DuPont has recently released it's SupraShield™ scratch resistant clear
coat and PPG has followed with their Optech™ and CeramiClear™ clear coats. In 2005, Mercedes Benz switched to
a nano, ceramic clear coat. This is on all cars with a paint code that starts
with "C". Volvo has started using a scratch resistant clear on their
top models in 2006 and hopes to have all models switched by the end of 2006.
These new, harder, clear coats
are scratch resistant, not scratch proof. The problem is, when scratched,
conventional pads and polishes may not have the power to remove the defect.
Several manufacturers, Menzerna of Germany and a joint-venture with BLACKFIRE in
the U.S. have brought new polishes and compounds to market designed to remove
swirls, spots and scratches in these harder clear coats. That left one area
still in need of improvement - the foam pads.
Lake Country Manufacturing,
the world's largest manufacturer of foam polishing pads, has spent the last two
years working with automakers in Europe, Canada, the U.S. and Mexico and with
polish suppliers (specifically Menzerna of Germany) to develop a new generation
of foam polishing pads. The result is a patented technology they call CCS, Collapsed
Cell Structures. This technology, which puts a pattern of
collapsed "dimples" on the surface of the pad, can be used with all of
Lake Country's European, engineered foams. While developed for the new
super-hard, scratch-resistant clear coats, CCS pads can also be used on
conventional paints and clear coats. These new pads have been tested and
approved at the OEM level and were introduced to the after market at
Automechanika in Frankfort, Germany, in September of 2006 and at the
International Autobody Congress & Exposition,(NACE), Las Vegas, NV. in
November of 2006.
These new, CCS Pads are in
very tight supply due to strong, worldwide OEM demand. Classic Motoring Accessories
is very proud to have been chosen by Lake Country Manufacturing as the initial domestic supplier of CCS Technology pads for the enthusiast, U.S.
market.
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."
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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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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. |
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Blue "Constant
Pressure" foam backing
absorbs unwanted polishing motions. |
This new, patented, 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. |
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The other patented, innovation
incorporated in CCS Pads are a curved outer edge. The curvature on the outer
edge of the pad allows easy transitions over seams and inclines.
Standard CCS pads are
flat-cut. We pay extra to have the top edge rounded over because it prevents pads from snagging
while polishing seams and edges.
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Curved outer edge
allows easy
transition over seams. |
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. |
Whether you're a novice or a
seasoned professional, the advanced features of our CCS pads will yield consistently excellent results. |
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Here's a guide to help you
select the correct pad for your needs:
Note: We also
offer three, specially priced, 6.5
inch, CCS Technology, Pad Kits that cover a variety of detailing
situations.
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| Hook and Loop Back-Up Plate - All of our pads
have a VELCRO® brand loop backing that require your machine be fitted with a 5 or 6
inch, hook and loop Backing Plate. This plate may or may not have
come with your polisher. If you require a backing plate, this 6 Inch Flexible
Backing Plate is our favorite. It's a professional quality plate that
provides maximum grip on any of our 6-1/2 or 7-1/2 inch pads. The 5/16-24
threaded shaft fits the Porter Cable 7424, 7336 and most other dual-action
polishers. |
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Hook and Loop Back-up Plate
allows
quick and easy pad changes. |
White, CCS 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 BLACKFIRE
Gloss Enhancing Polish or Menzerna Final Polish II to maximize surface gloss. This pad also
works for applying one-step, polish/sealants like Klasse All-In-One and
Autoglym Super
Resin Polish. |
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Do not use the same pad for
applying different products. If applying a polish and a cleaner/wax, use one pad
to apply the polish and a separate pad to apply the cleaner/wax.
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. Don't let polish
residues dry in the pad. When you remove a dirty pad from your machine,
immediately place it in a bucket of soapy (car wash shampoo) water or use a pad
cleaner such as Snappy Clean Pad Cleaning Powder.
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Yellow, CCS Compounding Pad - More aggressive
cutting action than the white pad. Use this pad to compound older vehicles with
a dull, chalky or neglected finish.
Use this pad with caution. Compounding can
dull the surface (called compounding haze) which will require additional finish
polishing to remove. |
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| 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. After compounding, go over the
surface with Menzerna Final Polish II using the white polishing pad. This will
restore surface gloss and prepare the paint for glazing or waxing. This is the
most aggressive pad we offer that is still safe for clear coat finishes (when
used with a dual-action polisher).
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. |
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Red, CCS 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. 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.
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Proper
Cleaning - Wash foam pads in a bucket of car wash, soapy water (or use Snappy
Clean Pad Cleaner), rinse thoroughly, hand
squeeze out excess water and allow to air dry. Do not clean
pads or soak pads in dishwashing soap (Dawn) or laundry
detergents. Do not machine wash or machine dry.
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| |  6.5 inch, CCS White Polishing Pad
| | Pkg/3, 6.5 inch, CCS White Polishing Pads
(three pads)
| | |  6-1/2 inch, CCS Yellow Compounding Pad
| | Pkg/3, 6.5 inch, CCS Yellow Compounding Pads
(three pads)
| | |  6.5 inch, CCS Black Glazing Pad
| | Pkg/3, 6.5 inch, Black Glazing Pads
(three pads)
| | |  6.5 inch, CCS Red Finishing Pad
| | Pkg/3, 6.5 inch, Red Finishing Pads
| | |  6" Flexible Backing Plate for Porter Cable Orbital Polishers
| |  Snappy Clean Pad Cleaning Powder
3/Packets
| | |  Black Baron Foam Pad Lubricant & Residue Remover
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