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Application guide

How to Select a Polishing Pad

Match wool, hard foam, medium foam or soft foam with the defect level and refinement stage.

Before choosing a product

Understand the complete application route

Match wool, hard foam, medium foam or soft foam with the defect level and refinement stage.

Site conditions matterUse this page as a selection guide. Review site conditions and current product instructions before application.

Project input for quantity guidance

Record the approximate area and planned coats, then apply the current product-specific coverage rate with allowance for texture and application loss.

Enter project details to create an estimation note.
Recommended sequence

A practical step-by-step approach

1
Identify whether the goal is cutting, polishing or finishing.

Confirm the correct material and process before proceeding.

2
Consider paint hardness and defect severity.

Confirm the correct material and process before proceeding.

3
Choose a compatible compound.

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4
Run a test spot and inspect under suitable lighting.

Confirm the correct material and process before proceeding.

5
Clean or replace the pad when loaded.

Confirm the correct material and process before proceeding.

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Products to discuss for this application

Final selection depends on the substrate, existing condition and complete system.

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SunChem Lunaris Twisted Wool Pad product photograph
Buffing & Polishing Pads

Twisted Wool Pad

A wool pad for stronger correction stages where the complete system permits aggressive defect removal.

Suitable for
Automotive and compatible painted surfaces
Primary use
Heavy correction
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Illustration of Foam Polishing Pad – Hard
Buffing & Polishing Pads

Foam Polishing Pad – Hard

A firmer foam pad intended for correction stages within a matched polishing system.

Suitable for
Automotive and compatible painted surfaces
Primary use
Higher-cut foam correction
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Practical guidance

How to Select a Polishing Pad FAQs

Is wool always more aggressive than foam?

Often, but not universally. Pad construction, compound, machine and technique affect the result.

How many pads are needed for a vehicle?

Enough clean pads should be available to avoid working with a loaded face. The exact number depends on vehicle size and condition.

Why does a pad vibrate?

Poor centring, damage, contamination or an unsuitable backing plate can cause imbalance. Stop and inspect before continuing.