Are these really 3M pads?

Discussion in 'Sale, Trades, or Bargains' started by Strs90, Jun 25, 2008.

  1. DanPonjican

    DanPonjican Birth of a Detailer

    Looks like there are multiple sellers with these. I guess 3M most be discontinuing these or something.
     
  2. Gemini13

    Gemini13 Obsessive Detailer

    Just ordered 8....:D
     
  3. O4COBRA

    O4COBRA Birth of a Detailer

    So do I hold the honor of being crazy for ordering 32 of them... :)
     
  4. Al-53

    Al-53 Welcome to Detailing

    I bought a extra plate from Powerhouse and had it machined down at work...you just cut it to the support ring and you get a 4.65 in plate that works great ..no rash or rubbing..I use 5..5 1/4 and 5 1/2 in pads no problem...the 3M blacks work great...




    I use them with both the DG 501 and the M105....

    on a rotary with M105 I use 1000 RPMs and its been the best yet...on the flex with DG 501 I use speed 2 ...both with the black pads

    AL
     
  5. joep

    joep Welcome to Detailing

    Al,
    how well do these pads hold up under the pressure of a rotory also are they easy clean?
     
  6. Al-53

    Al-53 Welcome to Detailing

    Joe..they are small enough that a good hand washing gets them clean..I just spray them with a quick shot of Dawn Power Disolver let it set a few minutes and then wash them with warm water..rinse in cold...cold water carries more of the residual soap out.....

    AL
     
  7. Hamilton

    Hamilton Virgin Detailer

    Why does cold water carry more soap out? Wouldnt hot/warm water be better since it can hold more solution than cold water?
     
  8. Al-53

    Al-53 Welcome to Detailing


    something to do with it changing the the soap to make it sorta semi solid if you know what I mean....

    any ways thats what I was told by a chemist...lol....thats why a hot water wash and a cold rinse in a washing machine works best....

    AL
     
  9. Derek37

    Derek37 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    sweet! just grabbed 8 for $12.50.
    Good find.
     
  10. Derek37

    Derek37 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    i'd like to get some white ones though.
    They seem kinda scarce
     
  11. Nica

    Nica Banned

    Around here we aren't quick to bann people, I've edited your post so just dont promote your business any more, seems like you know the rules around here so if you do continue to advertise then I'll have to no choice but to escort you out, it's up to you :shrug:
     
  12. advs1

    advs1 DB Forum Supporter

    Nica, you are a gentleman and a scholar!!
     
  13. sneek

    sneek Nuba Guru

    ya I just saw this post..but the link wasnt really commercial. It was a strange website....
     
  14. advs1

    advs1 DB Forum Supporter

    i didnt see it, can i get it PM'ed to me?
     
  15. Nica

    Nica Banned

    Well, thank you for the kind words but to be honest it wouldn't be really fair for me to bann the member when it wasent them that started the thread. I just edited her post that's all, besides in my opinion inosent till proven guilty, that's just me though :shrug:
     
  16. Denzil

    Denzil Guest

    Well you're guilty for being a gentlemen Carlos! :applause:
     
  17. joep

    joep Welcome to Detailing

    Nica is guilty as cahrged ;)..has any one received a shipping confirmation yet ?
     
  18. Nica

    Nica Banned

    I have an odd request, I can't share too many details but please dont post any links to these pads for about a week or two. It's just a test that's all, not with the members here, just and advertising test that's all.

    So please no linking to these pads from eBay.

    Thank you.

    Some of you may have notice that I've removed all links, just bare with me :peace:
     
  19. O4COBRA

    O4COBRA Birth of a Detailer

    Not to beat a possible dead horse :deadhorse: here. But I just received the black pads from the auction. They look pretty good to me. I posted some general picture and one large one to try and show the density of the foam...

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  20. yukonon22

    yukonon22 Wax on..Wax off

    those are some good pictures
     

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