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.

Finishing pads can also often be used to apply a sealant or a wax in order to speed up the finishing process. These are usually super soft and provide a high gloss on surfaces as a final step. 

The Koch Chemie Polishing & Sealing Pad is made from extra fine sponge designed to economically and evenly apply sealing products such as Koch Chemie 1K Nano. The short height of 23mm creates low torsion forces whilst providing a high level of stability and excellent handling. 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.

The Lake Country Blue Foam Finishing Pad is designed for use with sealants and glazes for final buffing and product removal. The soft absorbent foam will not scratch paintwork or absorb too much of the product. This increases polish and pad performance and efficiency. The special design of these pads means that the CCS pockets gradually release polish as needed by the operator. They also reduce surface tension which allows you to run the pad flat over the working surface and prevents pad skipping. The pockets reduce surface heat resulting in less friction generated heat.