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 Post subject: DARKSIDE LAPS
PostPosted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 6:59 pm 
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Dear Friends

After reading many previous posts regarding the Batt/Darkside Polishing laps, I am thinking of purchasing them soon from Gearloose. However, I would like to know the difference between the Darkside and Darkside Pro? I wish If I read your post before purchasing the Tin polishing lap few days ago. I got it today but never use it. :oops:


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 Post subject: Re: DARKSIDE LAPS
PostPosted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:11 pm 
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The only difference is the thickness and weight of the lap. The Darkside is a thin, inexpensive lap, but certain faceting machines can cause them to warp over the years. The Darkside Pro is the exact same lap, but thicker and heavier. This prevents the warping, allows for more resurfacing, and I'm sure "feels" better to use.


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 Post subject: Re: DARKSIDE LAPS
PostPosted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:48 pm 
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Yes, the original Darkside was first made popular by faceting schools. It was designed to be modestly priced so everyone could have one..a "Volkswagen".

They are identical in operation and results. Often when people like one and rely on it and decide that is going to be their frequently-used polishing lap, they get the "Heavy" one.

The Darkside regular weight is a date. The "Pro" is a wedding. More thickness=More resurfacings=longer life.


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 Post subject: Re: DARKSIDE LAPS
PostPosted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:05 am 
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You may want to consider the newest member to Jon,s arsenal, the Matrix lap. Almost foolproof.


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 Post subject: Re: DARKSIDE LAPS
PostPosted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 12:50 pm 
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wdecho wrote:
You may want to consider the newest member to Jon,s arsenal, the Matrix lap. Almost foolproof.

Thank you for the qualification.

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 Post subject: Re: DARKSIDE LAPS
PostPosted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 12:58 pm 
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I loaded mine up with diamond just to see what would happen on quartz. No deep scratches, some grooving but nothing that is eye visible. I have a Battwing and like using the darkside but if you put too much oxide or diamond on it you will get ugly scratches. That said, I love my Battwing for repairs.


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 Post subject: Re: DARKSIDE LAPS
PostPosted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:30 pm 
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Thank you all for your responses. I rather choose the wedding than the date. Thank You.


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