There
are a few different theories of where the saying "a picture is worth a
thousand words" originated, but it holds true in these polishing pad charts
and graphics on polishing pads and their uses. Take a look below at the tables
we've created explaining each polishing pad and we believe you will get clarity
on some of your polishing pad questions. Click on each one and you can save
and/or print the graphics for future reference.
Have you ever wanted to see each of the Lake
Country Pads compare to each other in one place? Check out this handyPolishing
Pad Chart that lists the
main Lake Country Pads
,
Kompressor, CCS, and OEM, and their colors. The table shows how the surface is designed,
type of machine they are best used with, and the sizes available.
This Polishing
Pad Comparison Chart compares
Lake Country's pads to the Meguiar's pads. You can see how the Lake Country
foams compare to Meguiar's Mirror Glaze and Solo1 foam pads. It also compares
Lake Country's Foamed Wool and Twisted Wool pads to the Solo1 wool pads. A great
resource you can print on one piece of paper and take with you.
Take a look each foam type close up. These foams
are listed in order if most aggressive to least
aggressive. Click on each one to read more.
Purple
Super Cut Heavy Compounding Pad can
be used in place of wool pads, and is only available in the Kompressor pad.
Yellow
Cutting and Compounding Pad has
less cut than the purple pad, and is used with cutting compounds and polishes
used to remove paint defects.
This Orange
Power Pad is great for
removing moderate to severe defects using the right polishes without leaving a
haze.
White
Polishing Pads are great for
general polishing and cleaning, and used with the right polish can remove minor
swirl marks.
Use the Green
Polishing Pad for all-in-one
polishes and protectants.
The Black
Foam is ideal for ideal for
last-step polishing or finessing to really bring out the shine in the paint.
This
Red Finishing Foam is ideal
for final machine polishing on soft paint, and can also be used to apply liquid
waxes and sealants.
Gold
Concours Finishing Foam is
the softest foam available and is best for applying final waxes and sealants.
