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    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
    Image of Product. Pad with 1 Polishing Side (Front). Front orientation. Buffing and Polishing Pads. Arbor-Mount Buffing and Polishing Pads, Arbor Mount, 1 Polishing Side.
    Image of Product. Pad with 1 Polishing Side (Back). Back orientation. Buffing and Polishing Pads. Arbor-Mount Buffing and Polishing Pads, Arbor Mount, 1 Polishing Side.
    Image of Product. Pad with 2 Polishing Sides. Front orientation. Buffing and Polishing Pads. Arbor-Mount Buffing and Polishing Pads, Arbor Mount, 2 Polishing Sides.

    Pad with 1 Polishing

    Side (Front)

    Pad with 1 Polishing

    Side (Back)

    Pad with 2 Polishing

    Sides

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polisher Arbor Extensions.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing and Polishing Pad Shank Adapters.

    Polisher Arbor Extensions

    Shank Adapters

    Arbor-mount pads thread onto your tool’s arbor.
    1 Polishing Side—Pads with 1 polishing side mount directly to your tool.
    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.
    Wool and Acrylic/Wool Fabric—Wool and acrylic/wool fabric pads are more aggressive than foam pads, so they’re better at removing imperfections. However, they create more microscopic marks on surfaces.
    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
    1 Polishing Side
    Polishing8"2"5/8"-11
    		FlatFoam2,000GrayRotary Polishers47855A210000008290N101000000———0
     
    2 Polishing Sides
    Cutting8"1 1/4"5/8"-11
    		FlatWool3,000WhiteRotary Polishers47855A101000008290N1010000047855A104000000
    Finishing8"1 1/2"5/8"-11
    		FlatAcrylic/Wool Fabric3,500YellowRotary Polishers47855A102000008290N1010000047855A10400000
     
    Quick-Change-Fastener Mount
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing and Polishing Pads. Arbor-Mount Buffing and Polishing Pads, Quick-Change-Fastener Mount.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Polisher Arbor Extensions.

    Polisher Arbor Extensions

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing and Polishing Pad Shank Adapters.

    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, Polishing8"1 1/2"5/8"-11
    		WaffleFoam3,500Black/WhiteRotary Polishers47855A1050000008290N10100000047855A103000000
    Cutting8"3 1/2"5/8"-11
    		WaffleFoam3,500WhiteRotary Polishers47855A106000008290N1010000047855A10300000
    Finishing8"3 1/2"5/8"-11
    		WaffleFoam3,500BlueRotary Polishers47855A108000008290N1010000047855A10300000
    Polishing8"3 1/2"5/8"-11
    		WaffleFoam3,500BlackRotary Polishers47855A107000008290N1010000047855A10300000
     

    Arbor-Mount Buffing and Polishing Pads for Curved and Irregular Surfaces

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing and Polishing Pads. Arbor-Mount Buffing and Polishing Pads for Curved and Irregular Surfaces.
    The pad flares out as it spins for use on depressions and curved surfaces. A threaded arbor hole allows you to mount these pads directly to your polisher. Use with buffing compounds.
    Buffing and Polishing Pads
    Replacement
    Buffs
    Dia.
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    Material
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Hub
    Material
    Each
    Each
    For Curved and Irregular Surfaces
    5"5/8"-11
    		Cotton3,000Metal4402A1100000004402A12000000
     

    Buffing and Polishing Pad Assortments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing and Polishing Pads. 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
    4One Black Foam Polishing Pad
    One Blue Foam Finishing Pad
    One White Foam Cutting Pad
    One White Wool Cutting Pad    		4"1/2"FlatRecessed14,500Rotary Polishers8260N11000000

    Backup Pads for Buffing and Polishing Pads

    Image of Product. Front. Front orientation. Backup Pads. Backup Pads for Buffing and Polishing Pads.
    Image of Product. Side2 orientation. Backup Pads. Backup Pads for Buffing and Polishing Pads, Hard.
    Image of Product. Back. Back orientation. Backup Pads. Backup Pads for Buffing and Polishing Pads.

    Front

    Hard

    Back

    Quickly swap out buffing and polishing pads on your polisher. These backup pads thread onto your tool's arbor, and their hook and loop backing makes it easy to stick pads on and remove them. They're hard, so they work well with the cushioned material of foam and wool pads. It also means they direct all of the pressure from your tool to your pad for better results with less effort.
    For Pad
    Dia.
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    Arbor Hole
    Thread Size
    For Use With
    Each
    Hard
    3"4,8005/8"-11
    		Rotary Polishers8273N11000000
    4"4,8005/8"-11
    		Rotary Polishers8273N1200000
    5"4,8005/8"-11
    		Random Orbital Polishers8273N1300000
    6"4,8005/8"-11
    		Random Orbital Polishers8273N1400000
    7"4,8005/8"-11
    		Rotary Polishers8273N1500000
    8"4,8005/8"-11
    		Rotary Polishers8273N1600000
     

    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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing and Polishing Pads. Buffing and Polishing Pads, Foam.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing and Polishing Pads. Buffing and Polishing Pads, Wool.

    Foam

    Wool

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Inset, Border. Flat Pad. Buffing and Polishing Pads.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Inset, Border. Waffle Pad. Buffing and Polishing Pads.
    Image of Specification. Back orientation. Flat Back. Buffing and Polishing Pads.
    Image of Specification. Back orientation. Recessed Back. Buffing and Polishing Pads.

    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.
    Wool—Wool, acrylic/wool, and lambswool pads are more aggressive than foam pads, so they’re better at removing imperfections. However, they create more microscopic marks on surfaces.
    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.
    Dia.
    ID
    Thk.
    Pile
    Ht.
    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"—OrangeWaffleRecessed13,500Rotary Polishers8322N26000000
    4"3"1"—WhiteFlatRecessed14,500Rotary Polishers8322N150000
    5"—1"—WhiteFlatFlat15,200Random Orbital Polishers8322N1300000
    6"—1"—WhiteFlatFlat15,200Random Orbital Polishers8322N1100000
    8"6 7/8"1 1/2"—WhiteWaffleRecessed13,700Rotary Polishers8322N2200000
     
    Wool
    8"7"1 1/4"1 1/4"WhiteFlatRecessed13,000Rotary Polishers8322N1800000
     
    For Finishing
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing and Polishing Pads. Buffing and Polishing Pads, Foam.

    Foam

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Inset, Border. Flat Pad. Buffing and Polishing Pads.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Inset, Border. Waffle Pad. Buffing and Polishing Pads.
    Image of Specification. Back orientation. Recessed Back. Buffing and Polishing Pads.

    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.
    Lambswool—Wool, acrylic/wool, and lambswool pads are more aggressive than foam pads, so they’re better at removing imperfections. However, they create more microscopic marks on surfaces.
    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.
    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.
    Dia.
    ID
    Thk.
    Pile
    Ht.
    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"—BlueWaffleRecessed13,500Rotary Polishers8322N25000000
    4"3"1"—BlueFlatRecessed14,500Rotary Polishers8322N170000
    8"6 7/8"1 1/2"—BlueWaffleRecessed13,700Rotary Polishers8322N2400000
     
    Lambswool
    8"6 7/8"1 1/2"1 1/2"WhiteFlatRecessed13,500Rotary Polishers8322N2100000
     
    For Polishing
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Buffing and Polishing Pads. Buffing and Polishing Pads, Foam.

    Foam

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Inset, Border. Flat Pad. Buffing and Polishing Pads.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Inset, Border. Waffle Pad. Buffing and Polishing Pads.
    Image of Specification. Back orientation. Flat Back. Buffing and Polishing Pads.
    Image of Specification. Back orientation. Recessed Back. Buffing and Polishing Pads.

    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.
    Acrylic/Wool Fabric—Wool, acrylic/wool, and lambswool pads are more aggressive than foam pads, so they’re better at removing imperfections. However, they create more microscopic marks on surfaces.
    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.
    Dia.
    ID
    Thk.
    Pile
    Ht.
    Color
    Pad
    Profile
    Back
    Type
    No. of Polishing
    Sides
    Max. Rotation
    Speed, rpm
    For Use With
    Each
    Foam
    4"3"1"—BlackFlatRecessed14,500Rotary Polishers8322N1600000
    5"—1"—PurpleFlatFlat15,200Random Orbital Polishers8322N1400000
    6"—1"—PurpleFlatFlat15,200Random Orbital Polishers8322N1200000
    8"6 7/8"1 1/2"—BlackWaffleRecessed13,700Rotary Polishers8322N2300000
     
    Acrylic/Wool Fabric
    8"6 7/8"1 1/2"1 1/2"YellowFlatRecessed13,500Rotary Polishers8322N1900000
     
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