The Lake Country HDO CCS Blue Heavy Polishing Foam Pad combines Lake Country's Heavy Duty Orbital (HDO) design for long-throw polishers with its patented CCS foam technology. It's the most aggressive foam in the HDO CCS line, for deeper defects, with CCS pockets that help the pad hold and release compound.
Video Demonstration
Key Features & Benefits
🔹 CCS Technology – Conventional foam pads absorb polish too quickly, trapping most of it below the working surface. Lake Country's patented CCS design uses patterns of partially closed foam cells to slow that absorption, so more product stays where the work happens.
🔹 Gradual Polish Release – CCS pockets release polish gradually as you work, which extends working time and gives you more control.
🔹 Prevents Pad Skipping – The pockets reduce surface tension and friction, so the pad runs flat on the paint. Less surface contact also means less friction heat.
🔹 Dual-Layer HDO Design – The dual-layer construction reduces side-to-side movement inside the pad, and the HDO design transfers more of the polisher's action to the pad face on long-throw machines.
🔹 Tapered Edge – The tapered profile resists pad rolling and keeps the pad rotating on curved and contoured panels.
How to Use
Step 1: Wash and decontaminate the paint, then inspect it under good lighting. Tape off trim, badges, and sharp body lines.
Step 2: Use the 3.5-inch pad on a 3-inch backing plate, the 5.5-inch on a 5-inch, or the 6.5-inch on a 6-inch. Center the pad on the hook-and-loop plate.
Step 3: Prime the pad with a light, even coat of compound across the face, then add a few small drops for the first section.
Step 4: Test a small area first. Work one small section at a time with slow, overlapping passes, keeping the pad flat so it keeps rotating.
Step 5: Wipe off residue with a clean microfiber towel and inspect. Follow with a lighter pad and finishing polish to refine the gloss.
Pro Tip: Because CCS pads release product gradually, start with less compound than you would on a standard foam pad. Add more only when the pad starts to run dry.
Pad Care
Lake Country recommends washing foam pads in a pad washer with a pad cleaning powder, rinsing with clean water, and air drying. You can also machine wash pads on a gentle cycle in cold or warm water, no more than 10 pads at a time. Avoid hot water, which can shrink the hook-and-loop backing. Don't use a pressure washer or high-pressure compressed air on foam.
Why We Love It
HDO pads get more out of long-throw polishers, and CCS foam keeps compound working at the surface instead of soaking into the pad. The HDO CCS Blue puts both technologies into the heaviest foam in the line. Lake Country suggests CCS on its HDO foam pads when you want them to hold more compound and give longer working times.
Works Best With
✅ Rupes BigFoot LHR15 Mark V Random Orbital Polisher – A 15mm long-throw orbital polisher, the type of machine the HDO line was designed for. Pair it with the 5.5-inch pad.
✅ Koch Chemie One Cut & Finish P6.02 – A cutting compound and polish for DA polishers and foam cutting pads.
✅ Lake Country HDO CCS Orange Polishing Pad – The polishing pad in the same HDO CCS line, for lighter defects or the step after the Blue.
✅ Lake Country HDO CCS Black Finishing Pad – The HDO CCS finishing pad, for final refinement.
✅ Lake Country System 4000 DA Orbital Pad Washer – Lake Country's pad washer, the cleaning method it recommends.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Question: What does CCS do?
💡 Answer: CCS uses patterns of partially closed foam cells that slow how quickly the pad absorbs polish, release it gradually as you work, help the pad run flat without skipping, and reduce friction heat.
❓ Question: How is this different from the standard HDO Blue foam pad?
💡 Answer: Both share the HDO dual-layer, tapered design for long-throw polishers. The CCS version adds CCS cell technology for slower polish absorption and longer working time.
❓ Question: How does the Blue compare to the other HDO CCS colors?
💡 Answer: Lake Country lists Blue as Heavy Polishing, Orange as Polishing, and Black as Finishing. Blue is the most aggressive of the three.
❓ Question: What size backing plate do I need?
💡 Answer: 3-inch for the 3.5-inch pad, 5-inch for the 5.5-inch, and 6-inch for the 6.5-inch.
Technical Specifications
📏 Pad Size: 3.5", 5.5", and 6.5" diameter (sold in singles and multi-packs)
🔧 Backing Plate: 3.5" pad fits a 3" plate; 5.5" fits 5"; 6.5" fits 6"
🛠 Material: Dual-layer CCS foam with tapered edge
🚗 Application Type: Heavy polishing
⚙️ Machine Compatibility: Long-throw orbital, random orbital DA, and mini polishers
🔗 Attachment: Hook and loop
Warranty Information
Lake Country Manufacturing warrants its products against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for 60 days from the date of purchase, unless otherwise stated on the product. Normal wear and tear, improper use, and abuse are not covered. To make a claim, contact Car Supplies Warehouse with your proof of purchase and a description of the defect.
The Lake Country HDO CCS Blue Heavy Polishing Foam Pad combines Lake Country's Heavy Duty Orbital (HDO) design for long-throw polishers with its patented CCS foam technology. It's the most aggressive foam in the HDO CCS line, for deeper defects, with CCS pockets that help the pad hold and release compound.
Video Demonstration
Key Features & Benefits
🔹 CCS Technology – Conventional foam pads absorb polish too quickly, trapping most of it below the working surface. Lake Country's patented CCS design uses patterns of partially closed foam cells to slow that absorption, so more product stays where the work happens.
🔹 Gradual Polish Release – CCS pockets release polish gradually as you work, which extends working time and gives you more control.
🔹 Prevents Pad Skipping – The pockets reduce surface tension and friction, so the pad runs flat on the paint. Less surface contact also means less friction heat.
🔹 Dual-Layer HDO Design – The dual-layer construction reduces side-to-side movement inside the pad, and the HDO design transfers more of the polisher's action to the pad face on long-throw machines.
🔹 Tapered Edge – The tapered profile resists pad rolling and keeps the pad rotating on curved and contoured panels.
How to Use
Step 1: Wash and decontaminate the paint, then inspect it under good lighting. Tape off trim, badges, and sharp body lines.
Step 2: Use the 3.5-inch pad on a 3-inch backing plate, the 5.5-inch on a 5-inch, or the 6.5-inch on a 6-inch. Center the pad on the hook-and-loop plate.
Step 3: Prime the pad with a light, even coat of compound across the face, then add a few small drops for the first section.
Step 4: Test a small area first. Work one small section at a time with slow, overlapping passes, keeping the pad flat so it keeps rotating.
Step 5: Wipe off residue with a clean microfiber towel and inspect. Follow with a lighter pad and finishing polish to refine the gloss.
Pro Tip: Because CCS pads release product gradually, start with less compound than you would on a standard foam pad. Add more only when the pad starts to run dry.
Pad Care
Lake Country recommends washing foam pads in a pad washer with a pad cleaning powder, rinsing with clean water, and air drying. You can also machine wash pads on a gentle cycle in cold or warm water, no more than 10 pads at a time. Avoid hot water, which can shrink the hook-and-loop backing. Don't use a pressure washer or high-pressure compressed air on foam.
Why We Love It
HDO pads get more out of long-throw polishers, and CCS foam keeps compound working at the surface instead of soaking into the pad. The HDO CCS Blue puts both technologies into the heaviest foam in the line. Lake Country suggests CCS on its HDO foam pads when you want them to hold more compound and give longer working times.
Works Best With
✅ Rupes BigFoot LHR15 Mark V Random Orbital Polisher – A 15mm long-throw orbital polisher, the type of machine the HDO line was designed for. Pair it with the 5.5-inch pad.
✅ Koch Chemie One Cut & Finish P6.02 – A cutting compound and polish for DA polishers and foam cutting pads.
✅ Lake Country HDO CCS Orange Polishing Pad – The polishing pad in the same HDO CCS line, for lighter defects or the step after the Blue.
✅ Lake Country HDO CCS Black Finishing Pad – The HDO CCS finishing pad, for final refinement.
✅ Lake Country System 4000 DA Orbital Pad Washer – Lake Country's pad washer, the cleaning method it recommends.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Question: What does CCS do?
💡 Answer: CCS uses patterns of partially closed foam cells that slow how quickly the pad absorbs polish, release it gradually as you work, help the pad run flat without skipping, and reduce friction heat.
❓ Question: How is this different from the standard HDO Blue foam pad?
💡 Answer: Both share the HDO dual-layer, tapered design for long-throw polishers. The CCS version adds CCS cell technology for slower polish absorption and longer working time.
❓ Question: How does the Blue compare to the other HDO CCS colors?
💡 Answer: Lake Country lists Blue as Heavy Polishing, Orange as Polishing, and Black as Finishing. Blue is the most aggressive of the three.
❓ Question: What size backing plate do I need?
💡 Answer: 3-inch for the 3.5-inch pad, 5-inch for the 5.5-inch, and 6-inch for the 6.5-inch.
Technical Specifications
📏 Pad Size: 3.5", 5.5", and 6.5" diameter (sold in singles and multi-packs)
🔧 Backing Plate: 3.5" pad fits a 3" plate; 5.5" fits 5"; 6.5" fits 6"
🛠 Material: Dual-layer CCS foam with tapered edge
🚗 Application Type: Heavy polishing
⚙️ Machine Compatibility: Long-throw orbital, random orbital DA, and mini polishers
🔗 Attachment: Hook and loop
Warranty Information
Lake Country Manufacturing warrants its products against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for 60 days from the date of purchase, unless otherwise stated on the product. Normal wear and tear, improper use, and abuse are not covered. To make a claim, contact Car Supplies Warehouse with your proof of purchase and a description of the defect.