SONAX Polishing Pad for Dual Action and Rotary – Hard – Red (3 inch – 80mm) – 4pc
Part Number: 494200
Surface: Paintwork
Function: Polish
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Introduction
Soft pads fail to provide sufficient cutting force during abrasive polishing. Controlled heavy cut correction is also difficult to achieve when unsuitable pads are used. But with the SONAX Polishing Pad for Dual Action and Rotary – Hard – Red (3 inch – 80mm) – 4pc, you can achieve aggressive paint correction using both a rotary and a dual action polishing machine. Its 80 mm diameter also makes it possible to achieve excellent control when working around bumpers, pillars, mirrors, headlights, and narrow body sections.What the Product Does
The SONAX Polishing Pad for Dual Action and Rotary – Hard – Red (3 inch – 80mm) – 4pc is a heavy-cut foam polishing pad that corrects aggressive paint on automotive surfaces effectively. Its hard density foam structure creates a higher mechanical abrasion during polishing. This allows compounds and abrasive polishes to remove paint defects more effectively. Professionals find it very useful in correcting scratched, weathered, oxidized, and heavily swirled automotive paintwork. It is widely known as the “hard fine-pored sponge”.Features
- Hard Open-Pored Foam Structure: During abrasive polishing application, this pad maximises cutting performance using its dense, hard foam construction. This makes it possible to eliminate defects that soft pads find hard to eradicate.
- Center Ventilation Cooling Hole: It comes with a center cooling system. This helps reduce heat buildup around the backing plate during polishing.
- High Cutting Capability: The dense nature of the foam makes it an aggressive defect removal tool. This makes it possible to achieve paint correction more efficiently.
- Beveled Edge Construction: The pad comes with a tapered edge profile. This makes machine control around curved panels and tight corners more accurate.
Benefits
- Faster Heavy Defect Removal: Aggressive foam density improves abrasive polishing efficiency. This facilitates rapid correction for deep paint imperfections.
- Improved Correction Consistency: The stable foam compression maintains even polishing pressure across the surface. This makes it possible to achieve a more uniform defect removal process.
- Reduced Heat Accumulation: Open-cell foam construction and center ventilation improve airflow during operation. This helps in minimising excessive pad overheating.
- Better Precision Polishing: The compact 80 mm size improves access around mirrors, pillars, headlights, and bumpers. This means you can correct those tight areas without fear of damage.
How to Use
- Prepare the Paint Surface: First, ensure the vehicle surface is free from all contaminants and is properly dried.
- Attach the Pad: Attach pad properly on the rotary or the dual action machine backing plate. Place it at the center of the machine so it holds firmly.
- Apply Cutting Compound: Get a polishing compound and apply evenly across the surface of the pad. Ensure the product is distributed across the whole surface.
- Perform Correction Passes: Using overlapping passes, slowly move across the vehicle surface. Controlled pressure must be maintained at all times.
- Monitor Pad Temperature: Always check for excessive heat buildup during detailing sessions to avoid issues caused by overheating. Use a pad brush or compressed air to clean the pad regularly during detailing.
- Inspect the Surface: Clean residual polishing compound with a microfibre towel and inspect finished work under a detailing light for any omitted areas.
- Refine the Finish: Repeat the polishing process if there are any errors. Once satisfied, use a medium or finishing pad afterwards if gloss refinement is required.
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Product Positioning / Comparison
| Category | Finishing Pad | Medium Polishing Pad | SONAX Red Hard Pad |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Best Use |
Final finishing | One-step polishing | Heavy correction and defect removal |
|
Foam Density |
Soft | Medium | Hard |
| Cutting Ability | Low | Moderate |
High |
| Finishing Quality | Very high | High |
Moderate |
|
Heat Resistance |
Moderate | High | Very high |
| Defect Removal Capability | Minor haze | Swirls and light scratches |
Scratches, oxidation, sanding haze |
FAQ
This tool is a heavy paint correction and aggressive defect removal pad. It works on both rotary and dual-action machines.
The Pad is used for heavy correction as well as other forms of defects. This includes swirl marks, oxidation, sanding haze, water spot etching, and moderate scratches.
Ventilation and heat dissipation are improved through the center hole. Pad overheating is therefore reduced during machine operation.
It consists of a high compound absorption structure. This ensures adequate product is adsorbed during application, therefore preventing polish sling during polishing.
A medium or finishing pad is commonly used after heavy-cut polishing. This is done to improve gloss refinement and reduce micro-marring.