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Light Duty Polishers

A good choice for maintenance, delicate finishing work, and applying waxes and sealants. Also known as random-orbital polishers, these move in small, irregular circles. No part of the pad repeats its path, which prevents swirl marks. They also have a counterbalanced bottom plate to reduce vibration. Since they're not as powerful as other polishers, they will not correct heavy defects on your surface and are best for intermittent use, not routine use.

Use them with polishing bonnets and applicator bonnets.

Current (Voltage)	Electrical Connection Type	Includes		Each







1 Speed

10"	3,200	9	0.8 amp (120V AC)	Plug In	Two Terry Cloth Polishing Bonnets Two Terry Cloth Applicator Bonnets Two Polyester Polishing Bonnets One Polyester Wash Mitt	4843A1	000000

Replacements for Buffers and Polishers

	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Replacement Terry Cloth Polishing Bonnet	2	4843A54	00000
Replacement Polyester Fabric Polishing Bonnet	2	4843A53	00000
Replacement Terry Cloth Applicator Bonnet	2	4843A55	0000

Buffing and Polishing Applicator Bonnets

Before you buff, use these bonnets for easy application of waxes and polishes. Attach to the backup pad on your portable polishing tool. Order a bonnet one size larger than your pad.

	Max. Rotation Speed, rpm	For Surface Type	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Terrycloth with Elastic



	10"	3,200	Flat	2	4843A55	00000

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.

	Max. Rotation Speed, rpm	Arbor Hole Thread Size	For Use With		Each
Hard



	3"	4,800	5/8"-11	Rotary Polishers	8273N11	000000


	4"	4,800	5/8"-11	Rotary Polishers	8273N12	00000
	5"	4,800	5/8"-11	Random Orbital Polishers	8273N13	00000
	6"	4,800	5/8"-11	Random Orbital Polishers	8273N14	00000
	7"	4,800	5/8"-11	Rotary Polishers	8273N15	00000
	8"	4,800	5/8"-11	Rotary Polishers	8273N16	00000

Polishing Bonnets

Elastic

Smooth and shine the surface of your workpiece. These bonnets are gentler than buffing and polishing pads, so they’re used for the final finishing steps. They fit over the backup pad on your polishing tool. Order a bonnet that’s one size larger than your pad.

Polyester Fabric—Lambswool and polyester bonnets are slightly more abrasive than terry cloth bonnets. They’re often used for buffing out light scratches and swirl marks from compounding. Use a bonnet cleaner to remove buildup on lambswool bonnets to extend their life.

Terrycloth—Terry cloth bonnets are extra soft, so they’re often used to apply protectants to polished surfaces. They’re not as good at removing imperfections as lambswool or polyester bonnets, but they won’t leave swirl marks.

	For Surface Type	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Elastic







	Polyester Fabric—For Finishing/Polishing

	10"	1/2"	3,200	Flat	2	4843A53	000000




			Terrycloth—For Finishing

			10"	—	3,200	Flat	2	4843A54	0000

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	Cotton	3,000	Metal	4402A11	0000000	4402A12	000000

Quick-Change Buffing and Polishing Discs


	TS	TR

A special fastener on the back of these flexible discs allows you to easily swap one disc for another to apply lapping pastes and buffing compounds. Use with a backup pad (sold separately) on grinders for bits and burs.

	Buffing and Polishing Pads									Pads
	Quick-Change
	Connection Type	Connection Material	Dia.	Thk.	Mfr. Equiv. Model	Material	Max. Rotation Speed, rpm		Each		Each
For Flat, Curved, and Internal Surfaces



		TS	Metal	1"	1/4"	3M TSM, Norton Speed-Lok TS, Standard Abrasive SocAtt	Felt	20,000	46205A31	00000	4701A75	000000


		TS	Metal	2"	1/4"	3M TSM, Norton Speed-Lok TS, Standard Abrasive SocAtt	Felt	20,000	46205A32	0000	4701A72	00000
		TS	Metal	3"	1/4"	3M TSM, Norton Speed-Lok TS, Standard Abrasive SocAtt	Felt	18,000	46205A33	00000	4701A73	00000
		TR	Plastic	2"	1/4"	3M Roloc, Norton Speed-Lok TR	Felt	20,000	46205A22	0000	46325A92	00000
		TR	Plastic	3"	1/4"	3M Roloc, Norton Speed-Lok TR	Felt	18,000	46205A23	00000	46325A93	00000

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)	Pad with 2 Polishing Sides

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



		Polishing	8"	2"	5/8"-11	Flat	Foam	2,000	Gray	Rotary Polishers	47855A21	000000	8290N101	000000	———	0


		2 Polishing Sides



				Cutting	8"	1 1/4"	5/8"-11	Flat	Wool	3,000	White	Rotary Polishers	47855A101	00000	8290N101	00000	47855A104	000000


				Finishing	8"	1 1/2"	5/8"-11	Flat	Acrylic/Wool Fabric	3,500	Yellow	Rotary Polishers	47855A102	00000	8290N101	00000	47855A104	00000

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

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	Wool


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.

	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"	—	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


	Wool



			8"	7"	1 1/4"	1 1/4"	White	Flat	Recessed	1	3,000	Rotary Polishers	8322N18	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.

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.

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.	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"	—	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


	Lambswool



			8"	6 7/8"	1 1/2"	1 1/2"	White	Flat	Recessed	1	3,500	Rotary Polishers	8322N21	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.

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.

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.	Pile Ht.	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


	Acrylic/Wool Fabric



			8"	6 7/8"	1 1/2"	1 1/2"	Yellow	Flat	Recessed	1	3,500	Rotary Polishers	8322N19	00000

Backup Pads for Polishing Bonnets


Front	Back

Thread these pads onto the arbor of your polishing tool to hold bonnets securely in place.

For Bonnet Dia.	Max. Rotation Speed, rpm	Arbor Hole Thread Size	For Use With		Each



7"	7 1/2"	2,000	5/8"-11	Handheld Buffers and Polishers	7861N111	000000

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

Swirl-Free Electric Polishers

Leave surfaces polished and free of swirls. Also known as random orbital polishers, these polishers move in small, irregular circles. No part of the pad repeats its path, which prevents swirl marks. Since they’re gentler than rotary polishers, they won’t remove defects as quickly.

Adjust speed without removing your hand from the tool—turn the dial with your thumb. Higher speeds remove heavier defects, and lower speeds reduce the risk of damage to delicate surfaces. Attach hook and loop buffing and polishing pads to the included backup pad.

Wt., lb.	Current (Voltage)	Electrical Connection Type	Includes		Each







Variable Speeds

5", 6"	350	17"	5 1/2	9 amp (120V AC)	Plug In	One Backup Pad for 5" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads One Backup Pad for 6" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads	8770N11	0000000

Replacement Pads

		Each
Replacement Backup Pad for 5" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads	8273N13	000000
Replacement Backup Pad for 6" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads	8273N14	00000

Swirl-Free Cordless Polishers


DeWalt	Makita

Milwaukee

Give surfaces a swirl-free finish wherever your work takes you. With no cord to limit mobility, these battery-powered polishers are ideal for quick jobs where you don’t have access to an air or electrical power source. Also known as random orbital polishers, these move in small, irregular circles. No part of the pad repeats its path, which prevents swirl marks. Since they’re gentler than rotary polishers, they won’t remove defects as quickly.

Cannot Be Sold Outside United States—Products cannot be sold to the listed areas due to product regulations.

	Buffers and Polishers												Batteries			Chargers
	Mfr. Model No.	For Buffing and Polishing Pad Dia.	Max. No-Load Orbital Speed, opm	Overall Lg.	Wt., lb.	Voltage, V DC	Batteries Included	Battery Charger Included	Includes	Cannot Be Sold To		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
DeWalt







				Variable Speeds

				DCM848B	5"	5,500	9"	7	—	No	No	One Backup Pad for 5" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads	—	8543N11	0000000	1	29835A4	0000000	—	29835A113	0000000


				DCM848P2	5"	5,500	9"	7	20	Yes	Yes	Carrying Bag One Backup Pad for 5" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads	—	8543N12	000000	1	29835A4	000000	—	29835A113	000000


				Makita







								Variable Speeds

								XOP02Z	5", 6"	6,800	20"	7.9	—	No	No	One Backup Pad for 5" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads One Backup Pad for 6" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads	Outside United States	8543N21	000000	1	27875A45	000000	Outside United States	27875A17	000000


								Milwaukee







												Variable Speeds

												2684-20	5"	5,100	17"	5.2	—	No	No	One Backup Pad for 5" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads	—	8543N31	000000	1	29735A124	000000	—	29735A128	00000


												2684-22HD	5"	5,100	17"	5.2	18	Yes	Yes	Carrying Bag One Backup Pad for 5" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads	—	8543N32	000000	1	29735A124	000000	—	29735A128	00000
												2685-20	6"	4,500	17"	5.6	—	No	No	One Backup Pad for 6" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads	—	8543N33	000000	1	29735A124	000000	—	29735A128	00000
												2685-22HD	6"	4,500	17"	5.6	18	Yes	Yes	Carrying Bag One Backup Pad for 6" Dia. Buffing and Polishing Pads	—	8543N34	000000	1	29735A124	000000	—	29735A128	00000

Replacement Pads

		Each
5" Backup Pad for DeWalt Models DCM848B and DCM848P2	8543N101	000000
5" Backup Pad for Makita Model XOP02Z	8543N201	00000
6" Backup Pad for Makita Model XOP02Z	8543N202	00000
5" Backup Pad for Milwaukee Models 2684-20 and 2684-22HD	8543N301	00000
6" Backup Pad for Milwaukee Models 2685-20 and 2685-22HD	8543N302	00000