The Viking car care microfiber applicator pads consist of soft microfiber material. They're great for applying wax, polish, and protectant evenly on surfaces. These buffing pads are safe and gentle enough to use on both the interior and exterior of your car. With only a 5-inch diameter, these pads will reach smaller surfaces of your car and are easy to hold. Uses less product: Unlike a towel or other applicator, a buffing pad uses less polish, which can save you money. Our review team found that the optimal RPM range for compounding is between 1750 to 2500 RPM. However, the optimal RPM range for finishing is between 1200 to 1750 RPM. We recommend making sure you use a drill, polisher, power buffer, or angle grinder that can support the following speed ranges for the most effective buffing job. Buffing Pad Care

Material: Buffing pads are made from various materials. Consider how the pad will be used and against what surface to decide the best material. Removes scratches: Buffing pads are most effective in removing defects from surfaces and they are more efficient than applicators such as a towel. Buffing pads are similar to fine sandpaper, in how they remove dirt and give an even, smooth finish to surfaces. If you're applying polish or wax to a surface, it's wise to use buffing pads because they are absorbent, flexible, and provide a protective layer between your hand and the surface and material you're applying.Meguiar's DA polishing power pads are accessories for the Meguiar's DA Power System Tool G3500 that are designed to help to remove light swirls from your car. This can restore the glossy finish of the car paint. This set includes two 4-inch diameter foam pads that allow you to reach nearly any surface of your vehicle. You can wash and re-use these pads and use them to polish or apply wax. Surface size: Consider the size of the surface you wish to use the buffing pads on. This can help determine the diameter of the pad you should buy. If you use a sander or polisher, the pad needs to be slightly larger to fit your tool properly. 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 This buffing kit from Chemical Guys comes with different pads to fit the needs of various surfaces. This product includes a cleaning solution to wash your pads with after each use. It's recommended for beginners to car detailing and provides a beautiful finish for your car. You can attach these buffing pads to a power tool or use your hand to apply polish.

The Chemical Guys hex-logic medium-heavy cutting pad is 6 inches in diameter to help cover more surface area and is more efficient than smaller pads. 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. Buffing pads aren’t designed to be used once and then thrown away. Even if they were, it would be relatively expensive to do so. If your buffing pad comes with a dedicated pad cleaner, like Chemical Guys’ buffing pads do, then you simply need to follow the company’s instructions. If not, you may need to machine or hand wash your buffing pads. Buffing pads are circular tools to polish paint and other hard materials, such as metal. They're most commonly made of foam, wool, or microfiber. Some pads are meant for manual use while others attach to power tools. They can also be useful in applying wax or sealant.

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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 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. Warranty: You may want a buffing pad with a warranty included by the manufacturer. This may help guarantee the quality of the buffing pads and protect you if the product is faulty.