Foam Pad Orange Cutting Pad Sponge 200mm 8"

Features

• Foam cutting pad design Made for applying compounds and correction polishes to suitable surfaces.
• Orange foam grade Intended for cutting and correction stages in polishing work.
• Large 200mm diameter Helps cover larger areas faster than smaller polishing pads.
• Reusable polishing accessory Can be cleaned and reused when maintained correctly.
• General detailing use Suitable for paint correction, polishing and surface restoration tasks.

Benefits

• Improved correction: The cutting foam helps remove more visible defects than a soft finishing pad.
• Faster panel coverage: The 200mm / 8" size is useful for bonnets, doors, panels, boats and larger flat surfaces.
• Better surface preparation: Ideal for the compounding stage before final polishing and finishing.
• Professional detailing result: Helps restore clarity and shine when paired with the correct compound and technique.
• Versatile use: Suitable for automotive detailing, workshop polishing and restoration applications.

Application

• Automotive paint correction
• Removing oxidation and dull surface appearance
• Compounding before polishing and finishing
• Reducing swirl marks and light scratches where suitable
• Polishing larger panels and flat surfaces
• Workshop, detailing and restoration work
• Marine, vehicle and general surface polishing applications

Steps to take when polishing a panel:

1. Preparing the panel:

• Sometimes a panel has fine over-spray left from spraying the clear-coat. This needs to be removed by lightly sanding with a fine abrasive paper. All over-spray need to be sanded out up to P1500 grit.
• The panel should be washed when all spray-finishing defects have been removed. Any dirt particles could cause scratch marks when polishing.
• Tight curves and ends of the panel should be masked-off to prevent the effects caused by point pressure. The polisher should always be used on flat surfaces.

2. Applying the polishing compound:

• A five rand coin amount of polishing compound should be applied to the sponge. Switch the polisher to it&s lowest speed setting.
• Switch on the polisher and gradually spread the polishing compound over the panel.
• Keep moving the polisher on the panel to have as little amount of pressure and friction.
• The polishing compound will remove the scratch marks caused by the P1500 sand paper and it will bring out an impressive gloss finish.
• Remove the masking from the panels and apply the polishing compound to a microfiber cloth. Hand polish (by moving your hand in a small circular motion) the tight curves and ends in the panels until the same finish is achieved as from the polisher.

3. Wash the panel when finished:

• Wash the panel after polishing to remove any residue from the polishing compound.

Safety

• Wear eye protection when using polishing machines or working with compounds.
• Use suitable respiratory protection if the polishing compound or surface residue creates dust or mist.
• Make sure the pad is fitted securely before starting the machine.
• Do not use excessive pressure, as this may overheat the surface or damage the paint.
• Keep the pad moving to avoid heat build-up, burn marks or uneven correction.
• Keep loose clothing, hair and fingers clear of the rotating pad.
• Do not use a torn, damaged, contaminated or badly worn foam pad.
• Always follow the safety instructions of the polishing machine and compound being used.