Lake Country Pads, I have a mix of flat pads and ccs pads, is there really that big a difference between them? If I use lets say 2 flat orange pads on 2 panels and 2 ccs pads on the other 2 panels, will there be a visual difference? I hate buying more stuff unless of course I need to!

 

The type of pad used is one of personal preference,

I recommend neophyte detailers to start by using CCS pads. Many experienced detailers prefer a ‘flat’ type pad

Flat pad- provides an even pressure so it will takes more pressure to stop the random orbital buffers motor, so the finish is more even. They also produce a ‘feeling’ for the surface that you can gauge better than the variable contact pads, this style pad is best for medium polishing and finishing work.

Collapsed Cell Structure (CCS) Technology™ - foam pads were developed to use on newer clear coat paints. These harder paints require longer polishing times to remove defects. They also help solve the problem of the polish lubrication premature "drying". Conventional foam pads absorb water-based formulas, instantly.
This reduces polish and pad performance because most of the polish is trapped below the working surface of the pad. Collapsed cell structure foam solves this problem with partially closed foam cells, which slow the absorption of liquid, keeping it on the working surface.

An extract from “Foam Pads I” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/autopia-detailing-wiki/136531-foam-pads-i.html#post1448087

I hope the information in this article is of some help to you. If you have any further questions please let me know

 

You will see no difference