[haper]

I have an white pad that is starting to shed - its 'throwing' individual 1/4 inch fibers when i tried using 106FF w/ it. I only tried it for one panel (which came out fine) but when it didn't stop 'shedding' i went to a new pad.

is this a sign the pad should be thrown away ?

[Dream Machines]

I've never killed any pads, they just keep going for years and years

[Tonya]

I would guess if it gets a tear Good question

[Nica]

I've shraded a few pads my self, I'm a bit hard on my pads actually...any who I've had a few pads which have been riped/torn and I used them and they still perform but the thing with a torn pad is that it will continue to rip and it just keeps on riping till it falls apart.

Well just my opinion though hope it helps.

[Dave KG]

Use of pad, and also the products used will have a bearing on pad life.

Basically, ensure the pad surface remains undamaged: nicks, tears etc are a bad sign. Dont brush them too hard when cleaning them mid detail, as this can cause damage to the foam surface.

Another tell tale sign - push the foam down. If it springs back happily, the pad is fine. If it sinks down and stays down, the foam inside is damaged and its replacement time.