Durability : While we had little to no concerns about durability during and after the testing process, these pads were just shy of obtaining a perfect score for this testing category. The inclusion of buffing pad-specific cleaner is the only reason why these buffing pads don’t have a 5-star durability score. These pads are machine washable but should be air-dried. What Customers Are Saying When attached to power tools, or even when used by hand, buffing and polishing pads deliver friction from wool, foam, or grit-coated surfaces to buff away moderate defects, aid in paint correction, apply wax or polish, or simply clean away dirt and grime. Not only that but we supply a huge range of wool & microfibre pads to supercharge you machine for even greater levels of correction. Versatility : This buffing kit is certainly versatile, and the pads included will undoubtedly allow you to fully and effectively complete the buffing process. The only reason this kit doesn’t have a perfect score for this testing category is because there are a few more comprehensive options available.Durability : By design, polishing pads will be less durable than buffing pads. Buffing pads are meant to be rough and abrasive, to an extent, while polishing pads are all about softness and light touches. We experienced some loss of wool fibers throughout our testing process. What Customers Are Saying Keeping your car exterior clean is a great way to take care of the aesthetic of your car as well as its longevity. Follow our step by step guide.

Versatility : One of the most important characteristics of a buffing pad is how much of the buffing process it can effectively work for. Kits with numerous different applicator pads for buffing, cutting, and polishing scored highest in this category. Even without some kind of machine or power polish unit, users can still rely on microfiber pads to rub in polishes and sealants. This set of polishing pads from Polyte comes with six discs that are all equipped with an elastic band for wearing it on the hand. After being used, vehicles will have an even surface prepped and ready for other polishes, waxes, sealants, and paint. Though it’s fairly stiff and sturdy, it’s still malleable enough to maneuver around slopes, curves, and edges. For a fast pad cut out for heavy cutting, Lake Country also has a blue buffing pad option, which can do just that. Choosing your car polishing pads can be a little daunting if you haven't used any before. To keep things simple, we would say 2 or 3 pads from the same manufacturer with different "cut levels". This will give you everything you need to remove 80% of car swirls and light scratches in an easy 2/3 step process. If they have matching compounds, even better. Don't worry about the different brands colours or shapes at this time, personal preference depending on the paintwork you are working on will come into play once you hone in your skill. Polishing your car is a great way to fade small scratches and imperfections. Find out how with our handy guide.

Of the many power tools responsible for buffing, sanding, and cleaning a car, polishing pads are an essential part of the relevant tools functioning properly. Even without a dual-action polisher or rotary polisher, manual jobs still need some kind of disc or microfiber finishing pad to ensure an appearance that’s shiny and free of swirl marks and scratches. Polishing pads are crucial for buffing, waxing, and sanding cars Versatility : As this is a polishing pad-specific kit, it won’t be very versatile. Polishing takes place at the very end of the buffing process, meaning these pads are only useful for a small portion of said process.