Polishing Pads

Which polishing pad should you choose?

The correct polishing pad is just as important as the compound itself. Pad material, density, size and design all influence cutting performance, heat management and the quality of the final finish.

Our range includes foam, wool and microfibre polishing pads for heavy correction, medium polishing, one-step systems and final high-gloss finishing.

Cutting, medium and finishing polishing pads

Cutting pads for scratch removal

More aggressive polishing pads are used for heavier swirl marks, sanding marks, oxidation and stronger paint defects. They are usually paired with a heavy-cut compound when faster correction is required.

Medium polishing pads

Medium pads provide a useful balance between correction and refinement. They are suitable for light to moderate paint defects and can also work well with many one-step polishing systems.

Fine and finishing foam pads

Soft finishing pads are designed for maximum gloss, hologram removal and fine refinement. They are particularly useful on black and other dark paintwork where minor polishing marks are more visible.

Foam, wool or microfibre polishing pad?

Different pad materials behave differently during paint correction.

• Foam pads: available in different densities for everything from cutting to final finishing.
• Wool pads: typically provide stronger cutting performance and can be useful for heavier defects and sanding mark removal.
• Microfibre pads: can deliver efficient correction, particularly with dual-action polishing systems, while remaining relatively easy to control.

The actual cutting performance always depends on the complete combination of compound, pad, machine and paint system.

Choosing the correct polishing pad size

Pad size should match the backing plate of your polishing machine and the area you are working on. Smaller pads are easier to use on bumpers, pillars, curves and tight areas, while larger pads allow faster work on broad, flat panels.

This category includes a wide range of sizes, from small spot-repair pads through to larger 150–200 mm polishing pads. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="6"}

Polishing pads for dual-action and rotary machines

Not every pad is suitable for every polishing machine. Dual-action polishers require the correct pad size, weight and construction, while rotary machines place different mechanical and thermal demands on the pad.

Our range includes pads for several Rupes BigFoot machines, including iBrid Nano, LHR15, LHR21 and LHR75 systems. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="7"}

3M, Rupes, Farécla and other polishing pads

Choose from professional polishing pads by leading manufacturers. The 3M Perfect-It range includes cutting, polishing and hologram-removal pads, while Rupes offers an extensive selection for dual-action and rotary polishing systems. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="8"}

Farécla, Indasa, FlexiPads, Corcos, Car Fit and other professional brands are also available. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="9"}

Frequently Asked Questions about polishing pads