- Stock: In Stock
- Brand: FESTOOL
- Model: FES493835 7801
- Weight: 0.08kg
- Dimensions: 24.50cm x 11.00cm x 8.20cm
- SKU: FES493835
- UPC: 4014549065822
Festool Premium Sheepskin Polishing Pads – 80 mm, 5 Pack
At a Glance: Five premium sheepskin polishing pads with an 80 mm diameter and 20 mm height. Particularly suitable for UV-cured and scratch-resistant paints and clear coats.
Bring a refined shine to demanding painted surfaces with Festool Premium Sheepskin Polishing Pads. Designed for use with a suitable polishing compound, these compact 80 mm pads are particularly suited to UV-cured coatings and scratch-resistant paint finishes. Their sheepskin working surface provides a practical polishing solution for localised areas where a larger pad would be difficult to position. Use them with the appropriate backing pad on a Festool RAP 80 polisher or ROTEX RO 90 DX to work on smaller painted components, furniture finishes and automotive repair areas. The StickFix attachment allows convenient pad changes, while the five-piece pack gives you spare pads for replacement and for keeping different polishing products separate.
Premium Sheepskin for Demanding Coatings
Festool identifies this premium sheepskin pad as particularly suitable for UV paints and scratch-resistant finishes. Combine it with a polishing compound appropriate to the coating and the correction required, then check the result on a small test area before continuing.
Product Highlights
- Premium sheepskin working surface: Designed for machine polishing suitable painted finishes.
- Compact 80 mm diameter: Practical for smaller components and localised polishing areas.
- 20 mm height: The listed pad height for Festool article 493835.
- Specialist coating suitability: Particularly suitable for UV-cured and scratch-resistant paints and clear coats.
- StickFix attachment: Fits the appropriate compatible hook-and-loop polishing backing pad.
- Five-piece pack: Provides replacement pads and supports separate pads for different compounds.
Product Compatibility
- Festool RAP 80: For use with the appropriate polishing backing pad for 80 mm accessories.
- Festool ROTEX RO 90 DX: For polishing with the appropriate dedicated polishing backing pad.
- Attachment requirement: Requires a compatible StickFix hook-and-loop polishing backing pad.
Compatibility note: The 80 mm sheepskin pad is a polishing accessory. On the RO 90 DX, use the appropriate polishing backing pad rather than assuming that the standard 90 mm sanding pad is suitable. Machine and backing pad are not included.
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Features
- Sheepskin polishing material: A fibrous working surface for use with suitable polishing compounds.
- 80 mm accessory size: Designed for the compact Festool polishing system.
- StickFix backing: Allows attachment and removal from a compatible polishing backing pad without tools.
- Five pads per pack: Supplied as a set of five polishing consumables.
- Specialist paint applications: Suitable for polishing UV-cured and scratch-resistant coatings.
Benefits
- Controlled access: The smaller diameter helps position the pad on localised areas and compact components.
- Convenient changes: Hook-and-loop attachment makes replacing or changing pads straightforward.
- Cleaner polishing workflow: Separate pads can be assigned to different compounds to reduce cross-contamination.
- Useful workshop supply: Spare pads allow a worn or contaminated pad to be replaced promptly.
- Adaptable results: Select the compound and polishing process to suit the coating and desired finish.
Applications
- Polishing suitable UV-cured paint and clear-coat finishes.
- Working on scratch-resistant painted surfaces.
- Localised automotive paint correction with an appropriate compound.
- Polishing suitable painted or lacquered furniture components.
- Finishing smaller areas using a compatible RAP 80 or ROTEX RO 90 DX polishing setup.
Extra Information
Correct Specifications for Article 493835
This product is Festool article 493835, with an 80 mm diameter, 20 mm height and five pads per pack. Its manufacturer designation is LF-PREM.-STF-D 80/5. Use the article number when matching an existing product or ordering replacements.
The Compound Determines the Process
The pad works together with the chosen polishing compound. Select a compound suitable for the paint system and the amount of correction required. Pad choice alone does not determine whether a surface needs cutting, refining or final finishing.
Inspect Between Polishing Stages
Remove compound residue with a clean, suitable cloth and inspect the surface under good lighting. Some finishes may require a subsequent finer polishing stage to achieve the desired clarity and gloss.
Keep Pads Free from Contamination
Dirt or hardened compound in the fibres can affect the finish. Keep clean pads separate from used pads and avoid placing the polishing face on a dirty bench or floor.
Parts Numbers Matter
Important: Please confirm Festool article number 493835, the machine model and the required polishing backing pad before ordering to ensure compatibility.
Pro Tips
- Start with a small test area to establish the appropriate pad, compound and machine setting.
- Label or separate pads used with different compounds.
- Centre the sheepskin pad carefully on the backing pad before starting the machine.
- Keep the machine moving and monitor the surface temperature during polishing.
- Use particular care around edges, raised contours and areas with thin paint coverage.
- Clean the pad according to the manufacturer&s guidance and replace it if the backing or fibres become damaged.
How to Use
- Clean the workpiece so that loose dirt cannot become trapped between the pad and the coating.
- Disconnect the machine from its power supply before fitting the appropriate polishing backing pad.
- Check that the sheepskin pad and hook-and-loop backing are clean and undamaged.
- Centre the sheepskin pad on the backing pad and press it securely into place.
- Apply a suitable polishing compound in accordance with its instructions.
- Select the machine&s appropriate polishing mode and settings. Test on a small area first.
- Work in manageable sections, keeping the pad moving and avoiding excessive pressure or heat.
- Stop the machine before lifting it away. Remove residue, inspect the finish and continue with a finer stage if required.
Specifications
| Description | Spec |
|---|---|
| Brand | Festool |
| Product Description: | Sheepskin Polishing Pad |
| Cat No. | FES493835 |
| Festool Article Number | 493835 |
| Manufacturer Designation | LF-PREM.-STF-D 80/5 |
| Product Type | Premium sheepskin polishing pad |
| Diameter | 80 mm |
| Height | 20 mm |
| Polishing Material | Sheepskin |
| Attachment System | StickFix hook-and-loop |
| Compatible Machines | RAP 80 and ROTEX RO 90 DX with appropriate polishing backing pad |
| Recommended Coating Types | UV-cured and scratch-resistant paints and clear coats |
| Quantity in Pack | 5 pads |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Barcode | 4014549065822 |
Scope of Delivery:
- 5 x Festool premium sheepskin polishing pads, 80 mm diameter and 20 mm height.
Safety
- Follow the polishing machine, backing pad and compound instructions.
- Disconnect the power supply before fitting, removing or inspecting the pad.
- Check that the pad is centred and securely attached before use.
- Wear suitable eye protection against polishing residue and splashes.
- Keep loose clothing, jewellery and hair away from moving parts.
- Avoid excessive pressure, prolonged polishing in one place and overheating of the coating.
- Do not use a damaged pad or one with a worn attachment backing.