Foam Buffing And Polishing Pads

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3 1/2"

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For Polishing Step

Cutting

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For Use With

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Color

Pad Profile

Thickness

Maximum Rotation Speed

Back Type

RoHS

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

EAR99

Rotation Speed

2,000 rpm to 2,999 rpm

3,000 rpm to 9,999 rpm

U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) Qualifying

Yes

DFARS Specialty Metals

Exempt

Number of Polishing Sides

REACH

Compliant

2 7/8"

6 7/8"

Number of Pieces

Pile Height

1/2"

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Buffing and Polishing Pads

Smooth and shine coated surfaces, whether they’re clear, gelcoat, lacquer, or resin-based. You can quickly attach and remove these pads from your backup pad with the hook and loop backing. All are washable and reusable.

For Cutting

Foam


Flat Pad	Waffle Pad	Flat Back	Recessed Back

Use pads for cutting at the beginning of your process to remove heavy oxidation and deep scratches.

Foam—Foam pads are more delicate than wool pads. They leave fewer swirl marks, but they’re not as good at smoothing burrs or scratches.

Waffle Pad—Pads with a waffle pattern distribute polish more evenly than pads with a flat face, which further helps prevent swirl marks. The polish sits inside the square grooves, so it’s less likely to splatter as you buff.

Flat Back—Flat back pads are firmer than pads with a recessed back, so they are durable enough for use with random orbital polishers.

Recessed Back—Pads with a recessed back are used with standard rotary polishers. The pad material covers the edge of your backup pad to prevent it from scratching your workpiece.

	ID	Thk.	Color	Pad Profile	Back Type	No. of Polishing Sides	Max. Rotation Speed, rpm	For Use With		Each
Foam



	3 1/2"	2 7/8"	3 1/2"	Orange	Waffle	Recessed	1	3,500	Rotary Polishers	8322N26	000000


	4"	3"	1"	White	Flat	Recessed	1	4,500	Rotary Polishers	8322N15	0000
	5"	—	1"	White	Flat	Flat	1	5,200	Random Orbital Polishers	8322N13	00000
	6"	—	1"	White	Flat	Flat	1	5,200	Random Orbital Polishers	8322N11	00000
	8"	6 7/8"	1 1/2"	White	Waffle	Recessed	1	3,700	Rotary Polishers	8322N22	00000

For Finishing


Foam	Flat Pad	Waffle Pad	Recessed Back

Pads for finishing are for the final touches on your workpiece, since they leave the fewest swirl marks.

Foam—Foam pads are more delicate than wool pads. They leave fewer swirl marks, but they’re not as good at smoothing burrs or scratches.

Recessed Back—Pads with a recessed back are used with standard rotary polishers. The pad material covers the edge of your backup pad to prevent it from scratching your workpiece.

	ID	Thk.	Color	Pad Profile	Back Type	No. of Polishing Sides	Max. Rotation Speed, rpm	For Use With		Each
Foam



	3 1/2"	2 7/8"	3 1/2"	Blue	Waffle	Recessed	1	3,500	Rotary Polishers	8322N25	000000


	4"	3"	1"	Blue	Flat	Recessed	1	4,500	Rotary Polishers	8322N17	0000
	8"	6 7/8"	1 1/2"	Blue	Waffle	Recessed	1	3,700	Rotary Polishers	8322N24	00000

For Polishing

Foam


Flat Pad	Waffle Pad	Flat Back	Recessed Back

For smoothing and light repairs, use pads for polishing.

Foam—Foam pads are more delicate than wool pads. They leave fewer swirl marks, but they’re not as good at smoothing burrs or scratches.

Flat Back—Flat back pads are firmer than pads with a recessed back, so they are durable enough for use with random orbital polishers.

Recessed Back—Pads with a recessed back are used with standard rotary polishers. The pad material covers the edge of your backup pad to prevent it from scratching your workpiece.

	ID	Thk.	Color	Pad Profile	Back Type	No. of Polishing Sides	Max. Rotation Speed, rpm	For Use With		Each
Foam



	4"	3"	1"	Black	Flat	Recessed	1	4,500	Rotary Polishers	8322N16	00000


	5"	—	1"	Purple	Flat	Flat	1	5,200	Random Orbital Polishers	8322N14	00000
	6"	—	1"	Purple	Flat	Flat	1	5,200	Random Orbital Polishers	8322N12	00000
	8"	6 7/8"	1 1/2"	Black	Waffle	Recessed	1	3,700	Rotary Polishers	8322N23	00000

Buffing and Polishing Pad Assortments

Keep a set of pads on hand to cover every step of the buffing and polishing process. Use pads for cutting at the beginning of your process to remove heavy oxidation and deep scratches. For smoothing and light repairs, use pads for polishing. Pads for finishing are for the final touches on your workpiece, since they leave the fewest swirl marks.

These assortments include both foam and wool pads. Foam pads are more delicate and leave fewer swirl marks than wool pads. Wool pads are better at removing deeper defects than foam pads, but they will create more microscopic marks.

Swap out one pad for another in seconds—they mount to your backup pad using hook and loop. Their back is recessed to cover the edge of your backup pad, preventing it from scratching your workpiece.

No. of Pieces	Includes	Dia.	Pile Ht.	Pad Profile	Back Type	No. of Polishing Sides	Max. Rotation Speed, rpm	For Use With		Each
4	One Black Foam Polishing Pad One Blue Foam Finishing Pad One White Foam Cutting Pad One White Wool Cutting Pad	4"	1/2"	Flat	Recessed	1	4,500	Rotary Polishers	8260N11	000000

Arbor-Mount Buffing and Polishing Pads

Fit these pads onto your polishing tool’s arbor to smooth and shine finished surfaces. They’re often used to remove flaws from surfaces with paint, gel coats, and other lacquer- or resin-based coatings. These pads are washable and reusable.

Arbor Mount


Pad with 1 Polishing Side (Front)	Pad with 1 Polishing Side (Back)	Polisher Arbor Extensions

Arbor-mount pads thread onto your tool’s arbor.

1 Polishing Side—Pads with 1 polishing side mount directly to your tool.

For Polishing—For smoothing and light repairs, use pads for polishing.

Foam—Foam pads are more delicate than wool pads. They leave fewer swirl marks, but they’re not as good at smoothing burrs or scratches.

Polisher Arbor Extensions—Use arbor extensions (sold separately) to add up to 9" between your polisher and pad.

	Buffing and Polishing Pads											Polisher Arbor Extensions
	For Polishing Step	Dia.	Thk.	Arbor Hole Thread Size	Pad Profile	Material	Max. Rotation Speed, rpm	Color	For Use With		Each		Each
1 Polishing Side



		Polishing	8"	2"	5/8"-11	Flat	Foam	2,000	Gray	Rotary Polishers	47855A21	000000	8290N101	000000

Quick-Change-Fastener Mount


	Polisher Arbor Extensions

Shank Adapters

Quick-change connector-mount pads are easier to swap out than arbor-mount pads. Thread the required adapter (sold separately) onto your tool’s arbor just once. Then you can snap the pads on and off the adapter. These pads have a waffle pattern on their face that distributes polish more evenly than flat faces, which helps prevent swirl marks. Polish sits inside the square grooves, so it’s less likely to sling or splatter while you buff.

2 Polishing Sides—Pads with 2 polishing sides can be flipped for a fresh polishing side. They require an adapter (sold separately).

For Cutting—Use pads for cutting at the beginning of your process to remove heavy oxidation and deep scratches.

For Finishing— Pads for finishing are for the final touches on your workpiece, since they leave the fewest swirl marks.

For Polishing—For smoothing and light repairs, use pads for polishing.

Foam—Foam pads are more delicate than wool pads. They leave fewer swirl marks, but they’re not as good at smoothing burrs or scratches.

Polisher Arbor Extensions—Use arbor extensions (sold separately) to add up to 9" between your polisher and pad.

	Buffing and Polishing Pads											Polisher Arbor Extensions		Shank Adapters
	For Polishing Step	Dia.	Thk.	Arbor Hole Thread Size	Pad Profile	Material	Max. Rotation Speed, rpm	Color	For Use With		Each		Each		Each
2 Polishing Sides



		Cutting, Polishing	8"	1 1/2"	5/8"-11	Waffle	Foam	3,500	Black/White	Rotary Polishers	47855A105	000000	8290N101	000000	47855A103	000000


		Cutting	8"	3 1/2"	5/8"-11	Waffle	Foam	3,500	White	Rotary Polishers	47855A106	00000	8290N101	00000	47855A103	00000
		Finishing	8"	3 1/2"	5/8"-11	Waffle	Foam	3,500	Blue	Rotary Polishers	47855A108	00000	8290N101	00000	47855A103	00000
		Polishing	8"	3 1/2"	5/8"-11	Waffle	Foam	3,500	Black	Rotary Polishers	47855A107	00000	8290N101	00000	47855A103	00000