Polishing pads are designed to be used in conjunction with a machine polisher in order to apply liquid compound to a surface. When machine polishing your paintwork, choosing the right car polishing pads is key. The stiffness of a foam polishing pad will have a different effect on the paintwork surface, the heavier the cut, the more abrasive the pad will be. We have a range of pads from coarse to ultra fine as well as wool pads and those specifically made for glass surfaces. 

Foam polishing pads are most commonly used in the detailing industry. They come in many different grades, colours, and sizes to fit every type of machine polisher out there. A coarse or heavy cut pad is able to refine deep to medium scratches in the surface of your paintwork. A medium cut pad will work on medium scratches whilst a fine cut pad will work on fine scratches. A micro-cut or ultra-fine cut pad will work on super fine scratches as well as holograms on the surface. We recommend always starting with a medium or fine pad, you will then know whether a coarser pad is needed.

 

 

The Koch Chemie Heavy Cut Pad is made from abrasive sponge and designed to remove strong weathering and deep scratches working in collaboration with Koch Chemie H9 Heavy Cut Compound. The short height of 23mm creates low torsion forces whilst providing a high level of stability and excellent handling. The unique density of the foam enables long-lasting compression hardness during polishing. The optimised reticulation (open cellular structure) and cell count provides a high level of abrasiveness and increases the lifespan of the pad. The milling edge enables increased flexibility, allowing them to move around contours more easily.

This RUPES Gear Driven Coarse Polishing Pad, with distinct large open cell dimensions and rigid foam structure, is recommended for the removal of severe defects and scratches.The new foam pad range has been designed to maximise the transmission of gear driven tools. The low-profile design works excellently with the movement of a dual action tool. The short height of the foam improves usability by reducing the distance between the operator and the surface being worked on. The design of the pad improves control and stability during all stages of the polishing process.