{"title":"Finishing-Pads aus Schaumstoff","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eFinishing-Pads aus Schaumstoff\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing-Pads aus Schaumstoff\u003c\/strong\u003e: Finishing-Pads unterstützen die feine Lackbearbeitung. Die Finishing-Stufe ist auf die feine Bearbeitung und das Glanzbild ausgerichtet, nicht auf möglichst hohen Materialabtrag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePad-Durchmesser und Stütztellermaß werden getrennt geprüft, damit die Arbeitsfläche zur Maschine und zum Bauteil passt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mini-pads-finishing-pads-aus-schaumstoff\"\u003eMini-Pads – Finishing-Pads aus Schaumstoff\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kleine-pads-finishing-pads-aus-schaumstoff\"\u003eKleine Pads – Finishing-Pads aus Schaumstoff\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mittlere-pads-finishing-pads-aus-schaumstoff\"\u003eMittlere Pads – Finishing-Pads aus Schaumstoff\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grosse-pads-finishing-pads-aus-schaumstoff\"\u003eGroße Pads – Finishing-Pads aus Schaumstoff\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"koch-chemie-micro-cut-pad-violett-polierpad-schleifschwamm","title":"Micro-Cut Pad \"Violet\" Polishing Pad Foam Cutting Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003eA high-grade specialist foam pad for taking out light scratches, holograms and polishing marks with Micro Cut M3.02 and Micro Cut \u0026amp; Finish P3.01. The low 23mm profile means lower torsional forces, very tidy handling and rock-solid stability. The special foam density holds its compression hardness through a long polishing pass. The optimised reticulation (open-cell structure) and cell count feed into a lasting high-gloss finish and very good hygiene. The bevelled edge gives the pad more flex so it follows contours better. The coloured backing, matched to the polish, keeps the process foolproof. Compression hardness: 10. 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We've already got the new Koch-Chemie polishing pads in stock. Order now and you're guaranteed to get the new 2024 polishing pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what Koch-Chemie says: \"Our R\u0026amp;D team put serious expertise and a lot of hours into reworking the foam and the shape of our pads to improve them from the ground up. The clearly better compression hardness and cell structure give you longer life, which in turn means more value for the person using them. The pads now stand 25 mm tall with a reshaped bead, and the rounded edge boosts durability while still hugging the surface with plenty of flex. Thanks to these upgrades, our new polishing pads now work really well with dual-action machines too. That makes our new polishing pads a genuine innovation for the detailing trade. More durability with the same handling gives you a whole new feel when you're working with our polishing pads. You don't want to miss it. For maximum process reliability we're sticking with the colour coding on the pads, so matching pad to polish stays simple. That saves time and is a real help in the day-to-day grind of detailing work.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Micro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\" (Soft) — Polishing Pad (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Micro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for the gentle treatment of sensitive and tricky paints, such as sticky paint. Its soft foam structure flexes to the paint surface and effectively clears light scratches, holograms and polishing haze. Paired with \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut M2.02\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut \u0026amp; Finish P3.01\u003c\/strong\u003e polish, you're guaranteed a hologram-free, glossy finish. The pad is dialled in for dual-action machines and its soft build delivers gentle but effective polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft build\u003c\/strong\u003e for sensitive and tricky paints like sticky paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective against holograms and light scratches\u003c\/strong\u003e when used with Micro Cut polishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDialled in for dual-action machines\u003c\/strong\u003e for even, gentle work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGentle work on sensitive paint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\"\u003c\/strong\u003e was built specifically for treating sensitive paint with a light touch. Its soft structure spreads the polish evenly without harming the paint. It's excellent for clearing holograms and light scratches and leaves a flawless finish. On tricky paints like sticky paint, the pad gives you perfect control and flex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA perfect match with Micro Cut polishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut M2.02\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut \u0026amp; Finish P3.01\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\"\u003c\/strong\u003e shows what it can really do. These polishes were built for fine polishing and, combined with the soft pad, get you optimal results. The pad lets you use polish sparingly and delivers a streak-free finish with brilliant gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGentle polishing with dual-action machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rounded edges and 25 mm height, the pad flexes perfectly to the surface and lets you work gently with dual-action machines. The soft foam structure cuts the risk of polishing marks and gives you even results, even on demanding paint surfaces. The pad offers maximum control and efficiency for detailers who hold their finish to the highest standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Micro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\" (Soft) — Polishing Pad (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Micro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for the gentle treatment of sensitive and tricky paints, such as sticky paint. Its soft foam structure flexes to the paint surface and effectively clears light scratches, holograms and polishing haze. Paired with \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut M2.02\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut \u0026amp; Finish P3.01\u003c\/strong\u003e polish, you're guaranteed a hologram-free, glossy finish. The pad is dialled in for dual-action machines and its soft build delivers gentle but effective polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft build\u003c\/strong\u003e for sensitive and tricky paints like sticky paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective against holograms and light scratches\u003c\/strong\u003e when used with Micro Cut polishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDialled in for dual-action machines\u003c\/strong\u003e for even, gentle work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGentle work on sensitive paint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\"\u003c\/strong\u003e was built specifically for treating sensitive paint with a light touch. Its soft structure spreads the polish evenly without harming the paint. It's excellent for clearing holograms and light scratches and leaves a flawless finish. On tricky paints like sticky paint, the pad gives you perfect control and flex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA perfect match with Micro Cut polishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut M2.02\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut \u0026amp; Finish P3.01\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\"\u003c\/strong\u003e shows what it can really do. These polishes were built for fine polishing and, combined with the soft pad, get you optimal results. The pad lets you use polish sparingly and delivers a streak-free finish with brilliant gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGentle polishing with dual-action machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rounded edges and 25 mm height, the pad flexes perfectly to the surface and lets you work gently with dual-action machines. The soft foam structure cuts the risk of polishing marks and gives you even results, even on demanding paint surfaces. The pad offers maximum control and efficiency for detailers who hold their finish to the highest standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Micro Cut Hard Foam Pad \"Violett\" (Hard) — Polishing Pad (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Micro Cut Hard Foam Pad \"Violett\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for work on tough, high-solid paints. With its hard structure and improved compression hardness, this polishing pad is ideal for clearing holograms, light scratches and polishing haze paired with \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut M3.02\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut \u0026amp; Finish P3.01\u003c\/strong\u003e polish. The optimised cell structure delivers maximum durability and consistently high performance. Perfect for use with dual-action machines, the \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut Hard Foam Pad \"Violett\"\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you precise results on demanding paint correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard build\u003c\/strong\u003e for efficient work on high-solid paints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for clearing holograms\u003c\/strong\u003e and light scratches when used with Micro Cut polishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDialled in for dual-action machines\u003c\/strong\u003e for controlled, even results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt specifically for high-solid paints\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut Hard Foam Pad \"Violett\"\u003c\/strong\u003e was built specifically for use on tough high-solid paints that bring their own hardness and structure. With its hard foam composition, the pad clears holograms, light scratches and polishing haze quickly and effectively without harming the paint surface. The robust structure keeps the pad in shape even over longer polishing sessions and always delivers precise results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe optimal match with Micro Cut polishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut M3.02\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut \u0026amp; Finish P3.01\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut Hard Foam Pad \"Violett\"\u003c\/strong\u003e shows its full potential. These polishes were built for the final stage of paint work and, combined with the hard pad, deliver a perfect finish. The pad's fine cutting action gets you a hologram-free surface and brings the paint back to a fresh gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for dual-action machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its rounded edges and 25 mm height, the \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut Hard Foam Pad \"Violett\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for use with dual-action machines. The pad's flex means it sits perfectly on the surface and gives you maximum control, even on complex paint structures. The result: even polishing with no unwanted swirl marks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"Ø 150mm \/ 6\"","offer_id":49737958818127,"sku":"D1-KCX-9998321","price":19.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 126mm \/ 5\"","offer_id":49737958850895,"sku":"D1-KCX-9998320","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 76mm \/ 3\"","offer_id":49737958883663,"sku":"D1-KCX-9998319","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 45mm \/ 1.7\"","offer_id":49737958916431,"sku":"D1-KCX-9998327","price":45.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-polierpad-micro-cut-hard-foam-pad-violett-2024.png?v=1727245930"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-polierpad-micro-cut-soft-foam-pad-violett-2024","title":"Micro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\" (Soft) Anti-Hologram Foam \/ Polishing Pad (2024)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew Pads on the Block\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e — Reworked Pad System 2024: \u003c\/strong\u003eTougher, longer-lasting and dialled in for DA polishers. We've already got the new Koch-Chemie polishing pads in stock. Order now and you're guaranteed the new 2024 pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what Koch-Chemie say about it: \"Our R\u0026amp;D team put serious expertise and a lot of hours into reworking both the foam and the shape of our pads, to genuinely improve them. The clearly upgraded foam hardness and cell structure give you longer service life, which in turn means more economy for the user. The pads now stand 25 mm tall with a reshaped bead, and the rounded edge improves durability while still hugging the surface flexibly. Thanks to these changes our new polishing pads now also work really well with DA polishers. That makes them a real innovation for the detailing market. More longevity at the same handling delivers a whole new experience with our polishing pads — not something to miss. For maximum process reliability we're sticking with the colour coding on the pads, so you can match pad to polish at a glance. That saves time and is a real help in the everyday grind of detailing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Micro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\" (Soft) — Polishing Pad (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Micro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for gently working sensitive and tricky paints, like Sticky Paint. Its soft foam structure flexes to follow the paint surface and pulls out light scratches, holograms and polishing haze. Paired with \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut M2.02\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut \u0026amp; Finish P3.01\u003c\/strong\u003e polish, you get a hologram-free, glossy finish every time. The pad is dialled in for DA polishers and its soft build keeps the cut gentle but effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft build\u003c\/strong\u003e for sensitive, tricky paints like Sticky Paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuts through holograms and light scratches\u003c\/strong\u003e when you run it with Micro Cut polishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDialled in for DA polishers\u003c\/strong\u003e for an even, gentle pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGentle work on sensitive paints\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\"\u003c\/strong\u003e was built to baby sensitive paint. Its soft structure spreads the polish evenly without hammering the clear coat. It's spot-on for lifting holograms and light scratches, and it leaves a flawless finish behind. On tricky paints like Sticky Paint the pad gives you proper control and flex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect match with Micro Cut polishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun it with \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut M2.02\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut \u0026amp; Finish P3.01\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\"\u003c\/strong\u003e shows what it can really do. Those polishes are made for fine refining, and paired with the soft pad they hit the sweet spot. The pad lets you go easy on the polish and leaves a streak-free finish with brilliant gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGentle polishing with DA polishers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rounded edges and 25 mm height the pad follows the surface perfectly and keeps the pass gentle on a DA polisher. The soft foam structure cuts the risk of polishing marks and gives you even results, even on demanding paint. The pad delivers maximum control and efficiency for detailers who want the best finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"Ø 150mm \/ 6\"","offer_id":49738015113551,"sku":"D1-KCX-9998318","price":19.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 126mm \/ 5\"","offer_id":49738015179087,"sku":"D1-KCX-9998317","price":18.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 76mm \/ 3\"","offer_id":49738015244623,"sku":"D1-KCX-9998316","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 45mm \/ 1.7\"","offer_id":49738015342927,"sku":"D1-KCX-9998326","price":45.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-polierpad-micro-cut-soft-foam-pad-violett-2024.png?v=1727245930"},{"product_id":"gyeon-q2m-finish-rotary-eccentric-polierpad","title":"Q²M Finish Polishing Pad (Rotary \/ Eccentric)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe last step to a flawless gloss – GYEON Q²M Finish polishing pad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the GYEON Q²M Finish polishing pad? The GYEON Q²M Finish polishing pad is a soft finishing pad for rotary and DA machines – built for the last polishing stage with finishing compounds, for maximum depth of gloss and a hologram-free surface ready for coatings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish pad is what crowns every paint correction job. \u003cstrong\u003eGYEON Q²M Finish polishing pad\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for the final polishing stage with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-polish-finishing-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Polish\u003c\/a\u003e – a soft, fine foam cell structure that takes up finishing compounds and lays them down evenly on the paint. What you get is a hologram-free, high-gloss finish – the perfect base for a ceramic coating, or the end result of a full correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft foam cell structure for gentle finishing without holograms.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Q²M Finish pad is the softest pad in the GYEON polishing system – made for the finishing phase, where you no longer want cut, just perfect spread and gloss build-up. That soft structure keeps holograms from forming on the finishing pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDialled in for GYEON Q²M Polish – the combo for deep gloss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pad and polish are matched to each other: the Q²M Finish pad spreads the fine abrasives in Q²M Polish evenly and pulls the full gloss potential out of the finishing compound – maximum depth of gloss from the very last polishing step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuns on both DA and rotary machines – versatile.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Q²M Finish pad works on either machine type. On a DA it gives you soft, streak-free results – ideal for the finishing pass on freshly corrected paint. On a rotary at low speed it also earns its keep on gloss-refining passes after the correction step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e To get the best out of the Q²M Finish pad: mist the pad lightly (one spritz of water on the face) before you lay the compound down – that stops the compound drying into the pores. On a DA, work at medium speed (5–6) – too much speed on a soft finish pad kills the polishing load. When you are done, clean the pad straight away with a pad brush and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe GYEON polishing system: which pad for which step?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GYEON Q²M polishing system is laid out clearly: heavy defect correction is the job of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-rotary-eccentric-heavy-cut-polierpad\"\u003eHeavy Cut pad\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-compound-plus-redefined-heavy-cut-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Compound+\u003c\/a\u003e. Medium correction goes to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-cut-rotary-eccentric-polierpad\"\u003eCut pad\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-compound-medium-cut-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Compound\u003c\/a\u003e. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-polish-rotary-eccentric-polierpad\"\u003ePolish pad\u003c\/a\u003e with Q²M Polish handles fine correction and high-gloss build-up, and finally the Q²M Finish pad with Q²M Polish for the absolute finishing touch – hologram-free, deep gloss, coating-ready. Every pad has its clearly defined slot in the sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFinishing: the step that makes the difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of paint jobs stop after the correction step – the paint looks good, but not perfect. Finishing with a soft pad and a finishing compound takes the result to another level: the last fine holograms and buffer trails from the correction step go away, gloss gets pushed to the max, and the surface is prepped for a ceramic coating. With the Q²M Finish pad and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-polish-finishing-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Polish\u003c\/a\u003e that step is easy to run and gives you consistently excellent results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePad care for a long service life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolishing pads are an investment that will see out plenty of sessions if you look after them. Clean the Q²M Finish pad after every session with a pad brush under running water – flush the compound residue out of the pores. Let the pad air-dry lying flat – never squeeze it or store it squashed in a tight box. A clean, well-kept pad reliably beats an old, saturated one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying advice: Q²M Finish pad for the perfect finish on your paint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GYEON Q²M Finish polishing pad is the last link in a professional paint correction – and the one that decides the final impression. Skip the finish pad and you give away gloss and risk visible holograms under the coating. For a complete pad set we would go: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-rotary-eccentric-heavy-cut-polierpad\"\u003eHeavy Cut\u003c\/a\u003e + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-cut-rotary-eccentric-polierpad\"\u003eCut\u003c\/a\u003e + \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-polish-rotary-eccentric-polierpad\"\u003ePolish\u003c\/a\u003e + Finish pad, paired with the full GYEON polishing kit of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-compound-plus-redefined-heavy-cut-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Compound+\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-compound-medium-cut-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Compound\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-polish-finishing-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Polish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GYEON","offers":[{"title":"Rotary \/ Ø 80 mm (2 pieces)","offer_id":57335258841423,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MRF80","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rotary \/ Ø 145 mm (1 piece)","offer_id":57335261004111,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MRF145","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eccentric \/ Ø 80 mm (2 pieces)","offer_id":57337737412943,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MEF80","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eccentric \/ Ø 145 mm (1 piece)","offer_id":57337737445711,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MEF145","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/gyeon-q2m-finish-polierpad.png?v=1774638886"},{"product_id":"meguiars-soft-buff-da-foam-finishing-disc","title":"SOFT BUFF DA Foam Finishing Disc Polishing Pad","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMeguiar's SOFT BUFF DA Foam Finishing Disc — the finishing pad for DA orbital polishers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon question:\u003c\/strong\u003e “I’ve got a DA orbital polisher and I want to lay down wax or sealant — which pad do I need for that, and why isn’t the finishing pad the same as the cutting pad?”\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe answer is simpler than it sounds: the Meguiar's SOFT BUFF DA Foam Finishing Disc is exactly the right \u003cstrong\u003epolishing pad\u003c\/strong\u003e for the final step of your paint work. It’s not a cutting pad that carries aggressive compounds, and it’s not a compound pad for the heavy lifting up front — it’s built specifically for finishing polishes, wax and paint sealant products, so everything that comes after the actual correction stage. The soft foam structure is designed to pull maximum gloss out of the paint with minimal pressure, spread your product evenly across the panel and leave a mirror-smooth, streak-free finish. The pad fits every common DA orbital polisher with a 5-inch backing plate, which puts it right in line with the best-selling entry- and mid-range machines on the market. Once you’ve worked with the right finishing pad, you get straight away why the pros keep a dedicated pad for each stage — you simply can’t get the same result with a one-does-it-all pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDialled in for wax, sealant and finishing polishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The foam density of the SOFT BUFF DA Finishing Disc is set up to take on and release finishing products evenly — without choking the product like a pad that’s too hard, or saturating too fast like one that’s too soft. What you get is an even, gap-free layer with the product spread properly across the whole surface. With Carnauba waxes and ceramic boosters especially, the right pad makes or breaks the end result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum gloss with minimal pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft foam of the Finishing Disc works up serious gloss even under light pressure — the throw of the DA polisher and the even product spread do the work, not muscle from your arm. That’s easy on the clear coat, keeps hot spots from building up, and delivers a deep, even gloss right across the treated panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDA-compatible with every common orbital polisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e The SOFT BUFF DA Foam Finishing Disc works with 5-inch DA polishers — the most common format on entry- and mid-range machines. It presses straight onto the polisher’s Velcro backing plate and is good to go in a couple of seconds. No extra adapter system needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always start the SOFT BUFF Finishing Disc with what we call the priming method: put polish on the pad and, before you switch on, run the machine across the panel to spread the product by hand first. Only then flick the machine on — that stops the product flinging off the pad on start-up. After the job, wash the pad out with a soft brush or under lukewarm water, press the excess water out (don’t wring it) and let it dry flat. A well-looked-after pad lasts a lot of jobs.\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat a dedicated finishing pad is for — and how it differs from other pads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first time you pick up a DA polisher, you run into a confusing spread of pads: cutting pad, polishing pad, finishing pad — and every maker has its own colour and naming system. The basic idea is always the same, though: different pads have different hardness grades and foam structures, matched to different polishing stages and products. A cutting pad is hard and dense, made to work aggressive compounds into the clear coat. A finishing pad is soft and open, made to lay fine polishes and protection products down evenly, without aggressive material removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SOFT BUFF DA Foam Finishing Disc sits firmly in the finishing camp. Its soft cell structure takes product on without blocking it, and releases it evenly across the working area. With finishing polishes and waxes that gives you an effect a cutting pad physically can’t reach: dead-even product spread, no excess, no dry spots, no patchy gloss. Finish your paint correction on a cutting pad and you throw away the last — and most important — quality step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn pro paint correction the rule of thumb is: the finer the product, the softer the pad. The Finishing Disc is the softest pad type in the system — perfect for the final touch. That’s exactly why pro detailers keep several pads on hand: one for each stage. The SOFT BUFF DA Finishing Disc covers that last, decisive step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth flagging: the Finishing Disc isn’t the pad for aggressive compounds or heavy polishes. The soft structure would saturate too fast and wouldn’t work the compound into the paint properly. Coarse correction work needs harder pads. The SOFT BUFF Finishing Disc is the last pad in the chain — it gives the paint its final gloss and lays the protection layer on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStep by step — how to get the best result\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrep: wash, dry and clay the car (if you haven’t done it recently). Start the Finishing Disc with a new pad, or a clean, washed-out one — a pad still holding residue from an earlier polish or compound gives you uneven results. Press the pad onto the DA polisher’s Velcro plate — it should sit evenly and firm, with no air pockets underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApplying product: put a pea-sized amount of finishing polish, wax or sealant in the centre of the pad. Set the machine down on the paint switched off — never drop a spinning pad onto the panel, it flings product all over the place. Then run it across the surface by hand to rough-spread the product before you switch the machine on. Start on a low setting (1–2) and bring the speed up gradually to 3–4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMovement pattern: work in overlapping, even passes — horizontal or diagonal, always in the same direction. Don’t dwell too long on one spot; keep the machine moving slowly across the panel. For a finishing product, two or three passes over each section usually do it — by the third pass the polish is worked in almost clear. That’s the sign the product is spread just right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWrapping up: lift the pad off the panel before the machine stops. Buff off any product residue with a fresh microfibre in circular motions. What’s left is a deep, even gloss with no residue. Wash the pad out straight after use — dried-in product shortens its life badly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct comparison \u0026amp; buying advice — the SOFT BUFF Finishing Disc side by side\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Meguiar's SOFT BUFF DA Foam Finishing Disc is the first add-on pad for anyone who already owns a DA polisher and wants to take their result up a level. For beginners who haven’t got a machine yet, we’d point you at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailing1.de\/products\/meguiars-quik-eraser-scratch-kit\"\u003eQUIK Eraser Scratch Kit\u003c\/a\u003e to start with — it gets you similar polishing results for the odd scratch with a drill, without the outlay on a full DA polisher. The SOFT BUFF Finishing Disc, on the other hand, is the logical add-on for anyone who already owns a DA machine and wants to put it to proper use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNext to cheaper one-does-it-all pads from other makers, the SOFT BUFF Finishing Disc is clearly the better tool for even product spread and final gloss, thanks to its precisely tuned foam structure. Cheaper pads often saturate too fast or spread product unevenly, which leads to streaking and a patchy result. For a pad that decides the final look of the car outright, quality is worth paying for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone building a full polishing workflow: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.detailing1.de\/products\/meguiars-scratchx\"\u003eScratchX 2.0 scratch remover\u003c\/a\u003e pairs beautifully with the Finishing Disc — run as a light correction polish and then finished off with the Finishing Disc, this two-step process gives you pro results on cars with light paint scratches and dullness. The Finishing Disc handles the last, decisive step and seals in the result of the correction stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and longevity — how to keep the pad in top shape for the long run\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA quality polishing pad is an investment that pays for itself over the years if you look after it right. Wash the SOFT BUFF DA Foam Finishing Disc out immediately after every use — dried-in polish in the foam structure is hard to shift and knocks back the polishing action noticeably next time out. Use warm water to wash it out and gently push the pad from the inside out to work the product residue free — never wring or crush it, that permanently damages the foam’s cell structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the pad still shows staining or product residue after washing, a gentle pad cleaner or a bit of washing-up liquid as a soak for 10–15 minutes before you wash it out again does the trick. Always air-dry the pad flat or hung up — never in direct sun or on a radiator, since the heat expands the foam and hardens the material over time. Looked after and handled gently, a SOFT BUFF Finishing Disc lasts many dozens of jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSigns of pad wear: the pad loses its even, flat shape and shows irregular dents or hard spots in the surface. The polishing action drops off noticeably even with fresh product. The foam starts breaking up at the edges or the rim. When that happens, swap the pad for a new one — a worn pad gives uneven results that fresh product alone won’t fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions about the Meguiar's SOFT BUFF DA Foam Finishing Disc\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich DA polishers is the pad compatible with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SOFT BUFF DA Foam Finishing Disc is compatible with every common DA orbital polisher that has a 5-inch Velcro backing plate. That covers the best-selling entry- and mid-range models from the usual polishing-machine makers. If your backing plate is a different size, check its diameter first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat products is the Finishing Disc suited to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinishing polishes, Carnauba waxes, paint sealants, ceramic booster sprays and gloss enhancers. Not suited to aggressive compounds or cutting polishes — those need harder pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often do I need to wash the pad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash it out straight after every use, before the product dries in. Between two polishing sections in the same session a quick tap-out is enough. A thorough wash at the end of each session extends its life a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the pad by hand too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pad is built for machine use, but you can use it by hand for the odd small spot. For full-panel work the machine gives you far more even and effective results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I tell the pad needs replacing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn uneven shape, hard spots in the surface, polishing action dropping off despite fresh product, or foam edges breaking away are all signs of wear. When in doubt, a new pad beats risking a bad result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Meguiars","offers":[{"title":"5 inches (12.7 cm)","offer_id":57344814285135,"sku":"D1-MEG-DFF5","price":25.12,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 inches (15.24 cm)","offer_id":57345050313039,"sku":"D1-MEG-DFF6","price":26.02,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/Meguiars-SOFT-BUFF-DA-Foam-Finishing-Disc-Polierpad-5-Zoll-127-cm_PS1.jpg?v=1775376462"},{"product_id":"sonax-profiline-exzenterpad-weich-125-polierpad","title":"PROFILINE ExzenterPad weich 125 polishing pad","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHologram-free finish polishing with the SONAX PROFILINE ExzenterPad weich 125 — soft, fine-pored, precise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes the SONAX PROFILINE ExzenterPad weich 125 special? This soft, fine-pored finish polishing pad for random-orbital machines gets you hologram-free, deep-gloss results on delicate paint — thanks to an open-cell foam structure with optimal polish uptake and even pressure distribution.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn finish polishing, the last few microns of paint surface decide between success and failure — too hard a pad, too aggressive a polish or uneven pressure leaves holograms that only show up in direct sunlight. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE ExzenterPad weich 125\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for exactly this final stage: soft, fine-pored foam that takes up and releases polish evenly, gives you gentle cut without any hologram risk, and works precisely on random-orbital machines with a 125 mm backing plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft foam structure for a hologram-free finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The ExzenterPad weich 125 is made from fine-pored, soft foam that stores the polish in the pad and spreads it evenly across the paint through the orbital motion of the machine. This controlled release stops local build-ups that would cause uneven cut and holograms. The result is a clear, deep gloss with no inclusions left to chase down afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimised 140 mm diameter for a 125 mm backing plate.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pad has an outer diameter of 140 mm on a 125 mm backing plate — the 7.5 mm overhang on each side keeps the edge of the backing plate from touching the paint directly and leaving scratches. This sizing is dialled in for use on random-orbital machines like the SONAX PROFILINE PE12-2 random orbital or comparable 125 mm systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook-and-loop backing for quick pad swaps.\u003c\/strong\u003e The back of the pad has a hook-and-loop system that lets you swap pads fast — no tools, no waiting. In a pro setting, where you run several pads for different steps during one detail, that quick swap is a real time-saver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly dampen the ExzenterPad weich 125 with water before its first use and \"prime\" it with a small amount of polish — let the machine run in briefly at low speed before you start the actual polishing pass. That saturates the pores of the pad evenly and stops the first few centimetres of panel getting worked with too much or too little polish. Clean the pad after every car with a pad brush or compressed air to pull out the polish residue it has soaked up and keep the pore structure open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild and technology of the ExzenterPad weich 125 — foam structure, cell openness and polish uptake\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE ExzenterPad weich 125\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from a soft, open-cell polyurethane foam whose structure is tuned specifically to work with the finish polishes in the SONAX PROFILINE line. Open-cell foam takes up polish better than closed-cell foam, because the connected pores hold the liquid polish in the pad by capillary action and release it evenly under pressure — much like a sponge soaks up water and gives it back when you squeeze it, but with a controlled flow rate set by the structure of the foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow soft the pad is has a direct effect on the cut: a hard pad transfers more pressure to the paint and delivers stronger cutting power — handy for heavy correction or scratch removal, but too aggressive for finish polishing. A soft pad like the ExzenterPad weich 125 cushions part of the pressure, which gives you a more even spread of force across the whole pad face. The result is a gentle but effective cutting process that lets finish polishes show their full effect without damaging the surface through high-pressure spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe thickness of the ExzenterPad weich 125 is chosen so that the orbital motion of the machine is damped — thicker pads damp the rotation more and give a softer feel at work, which is what you want for finish work on freshly corrected paint. Pads that are too thin pass the machine's motion straight onto the paint, which can leave marks with aggressive polishes. The ExzenterPad weich 125 is built around a thickness that activates the typical SONAX PROFILINE high-gloss polishes perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother technical point is heat build-up while polishing. Soft pads generate less friction heat than hard pads thanks to the damped pressure transfer — an advantage on delicate paint such as single-stage clear coats, water-based paints or older paints with no hardener. Too much heat can soften these paints and lead to so-called \"buffer trails\" that are hard to remove. By the nature of its material, the ExzenterPad weich 125 runs inherently cooler than its harder counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePad care and cleaning directly affect both lifespan and the quality of your results. After every use, pull the polish residue out with a pad brush or compressed air; after a work session, give it a basic clean with lukewarm water or a dedicated pad cleaner. Don't put foam pads in the dryer after a wet clean — the heat can damage the cell structure and harden the pad for good. Air-drying at room temperature keeps the open-cell structure, and with it the polish uptake, intact over many uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the ExzenterPad weich 125 the right way — machine, polish and speed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ExzenterPad weich 125 is built as a pure finish pad and plays to its strengths on the final polishing step of a paint correction. In a typical two-stage detailing workflow you first run the correction with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-exzenterpad-medium-polierpad\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE ExzenterPad medium\u003c\/a\u003e or a hard pad — scratches, swirls and oxidised areas get removed. The ExzenterPad weich 125 then takes over the final polish: it works finish polishes into the corrected surface, removes the fine sanding marks from the previous stage and brings out the final high gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe polish you pick has a big say in the result on the soft pad. Finish polishes like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-np-03-06-hochglanz-politur-finish\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE NP \"03-06\" high-gloss polish\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-ex-04-06-hochglanz-politur\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE EX \"04-06\" high-gloss polish\u003c\/a\u003e are tuned to work with soft pads: low abrasiveness, high gloss development, a low-residue formula. Don't run aggressive cutting compounds on the ExzenterPad weich 125 — the pad's low abrasiveness can't make the most of the polish's full cut, and the leftover sanding marks stay in the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the machine setting, the soft pad likes the mid speed steps (step 3–4 on a 6-step machine). Higher steps raise the friction heat and can wear the soft pad faster; steps that are too low don't fully activate the polish and drag out the working time with no gain in quality. You put the polish on the pad in small amounts as dots — about 3–4 pea-sized blobs for an area of 40 × 50 cm. Too much polish throws spatter while you work it in and stretches out the buffing time; too little lets the pad run dry and raises the friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the random-orbital machine you work the ExzenterPad weich 125 in overlapping passes across the work area — a 50% overlap makes sure no stripes or transitions stay visible. Keep the contact pressure light: the dead weight of the machine is usually enough for the soft pad; pressing too hard compresses the pores and stops the polish spreading evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eResults and uses — which paints and cars the ExzenterPad weich 125 is ideal for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ExzenterPad weich 125 is built for delicate, modern clear coats that need a gentle, hologram-free final pass after correction. It's especially good for new cars with soft factory clear coats — these paints react badly to over-abrasion and show holograms fast when worked with pads that are too hard or polishes that are too aggressive. On these paints, the soft pad paired with a low-abrasive finish polish gets you results that are fully hologram-free to the naked eye and in direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor cars with very soft paint — often from Japanese makers like Toyota, Mazda or Honda — the ExzenterPad weich 125 is the finish pad to reach for. These paints react strongly to pressure points and pad edges; the even pressure distribution of the soft pad stops the \"buffer trails\" that show up fast on such paint with harder pads. The pad's sizing for 125 mm systems suits the random-orbital machines most commonly used for detailing work on normal car panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ExzenterPad weich 125 also suits one-step polishes that combine cut and gloss in a single step. On fresh, lightly marked paint — say a new-car prep or a regularly maintained vehicle — a soft pad paired with a one-step polish is enough to reduce the swirls that are there and build a deep gloss at the same time. This single-stage detailing saves time and is an economical option for shops with high vehicle throughput, without giving up quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're detailing cars with ceramic coatings, the ExzenterPad weich 125 works there too — as an applicator pad for liquid ceramic coatings that go on and get worked in with a machine. In that use, the pad takes over from the hand applicator and lets you lay down a more even layer thickness across large areas. Cleaning the pad after a coating application does need special care, though, since cured ceramic residue can render the pad useless — so right after applying, flush the pad thoroughly with a solvent or isopropyl alcohol before the coating sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe ExzenterPad weich 125 compared — how it differs from the ExzenterPad medium and ExzenterPad hard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SONAX PROFILINE ExzenterPad range covers three hardness grades, each built for a different step in the detailing workflow. Understanding the differences helps you pick the right pad for each step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-exzenterpad-hart-polierpad\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE ExzenterPad hard\u003c\/a\u003e is the correction pad for the first step — it transfers the machine's pressure straight onto the paint and fully activates the cut of cutting compounds. On a hard pad, a cutting polish removes deep scratches, swirls and heavy oxidation effectively, but leaves fine sanding marks in the paint that have to be removed in the next step. The ExzenterPad medium bridges the gap — it's softer than the hard pad, but still abrasive enough for polishing polishes that clean up the residual marks of the cutting step. The ExzenterPad weich 125 sits at the end of this sequence: maximum gentleness, minimum abrasion, maximum gloss development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA common day-to-day mistake is mixing different polish types on a single pad. Run several polishes one after another on the same pad and you risk unpredictable reactions between the formulas and uneven cut rates. In a pro setting the rule holds: one pad, one polish. When the polishing stage changes, the pad changes too — clearly labelled and stored separately. This principle applies to all three ExzenterPad hardness grades and gives you repeatable, quality-consistent results across many cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice between these hardness grades comes down to the state of the paint and the result you want. On a car with heavy weathering and deep scratches you start with the hard pad and work your way through the medium pad to the soft pad. On a near-new car with light swirls you can start straight off with the ExzenterPad medium or even the ExzenterPad weich 125 — no correction, just polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying the ExzenterPad weich 125 — system recommendation and use in a pro setting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother advantage of the PROFILINE system is how well it documents for a pro setting. Work with a clearly defined pad-and-polish system and pick the right pad for each paint type, and you can explain to the customer in a traceable way which tools were used for which result — a mark of quality that builds trust and generates repeat business. The ExzenterPad weich 125 can be clearly positioned as the \"finish pad, stage 3\" — transparent for the customer and firmly anchored in your own workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SONAX PROFILINE ExzenterPad weich 125 is aimed mainly at professional detailers, reconditioning shops and workshops that work with 125 mm random-orbital machines and want to finish the last polishing step carefully. As a single pad for a specific step in the workflow, it's tuned to all the random-orbital polishes in the SONAX PROFILINE line — from the NP \"03-06\" finish polish to the OS \"02-06\" one-step polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a pro setting it pays to buy several ExzenterPads weich 125 at once. Over the course of a detail the pad soaks up polish residue; run the same pad on the next car without cleaning it in between and worked-in dirt particles can act as a scratch risk. With a set of 3–5 pads you can fully detail a car without having to clean and dry pads mid-job — the shop stays efficient and the results stay consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ExzenterPad weich 125 pairs ideally with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-exzenterpad-medium-polierpad\"\u003eExzenterPad medium\u003c\/a\u003e for two-stage workflows or with the ExzenterPad hard for demanding three-stage corrections. Run the complete pad system from SONAX PROFILINE and you benefit from a matched product line where pads and polishes were developed together — no need to test compatibility between different makers by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"1 piece","offer_id":57345155891535,"sku":"D1-SNX-4925000","price":12.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-exzenterpad-weich-125_1-stueck.png?v=1774736579"},{"product_id":"sonax-profiline-schaumpad-weich-polierpad","title":"PROFILINE SchaumPad soft polishing pad","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHologram-free finish polishing with the SONAX PROFILINE SchaumPad soft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat makes the SONAX PROFILINE SchaumPad soft stand out? The soft, fine-pored foam pad lets you machine-polish a finish without holograms — spot-on for delicate paint, first correction attempts and the final passes after more aggressive polishing stages.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the last stage of paint correction, the pad often matters more than the polish. If you leave holograms, swirls or machine marks behind after a heavy-cut pass, you've lost the whole point of the job — and you're starting over. That's exactly where the \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE SchaumPad soft\u003c\/strong\u003e earns its keep: a fine-pored finish pad made of open-cell foam that spreads polish residue evenly, pulls heat away in a controlled way and does no new damage even on sensitive clearcoat. It pairs minimal cut with maximum smoothness — and turns a technically solid correction into a top-shelf finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine-pored foam structure for a hologram-free finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The open-cell soft foam of the SchaumPad soft produces less shear than hard or medium pads. Polish spreads evenly over a larger contact area, which largely keeps machine marks and holograms from forming in the first place. On dark paint especially — black, dark blue, anthracite — the difference is unmistakable in raking light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimal heat dissipation for temperature-sensitive paint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-action polishers build up local heat even at low pressure. The soft foam gives under contact pressure and stops heat from piling up on a small spot. That protects against temporary paint softening, which otherwise leads to uneven polishing marks. On thin-walled plastic parts or resprayed sections this trait really counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile — from finish polishing to sealant prep.\u003c\/strong\u003e The SchaumPad soft works not only as the last correction step after a hard or medium cut, but also as a direct application pad for finish polishes with no prior correction. On new or only lightly used paint you can reach for it straight away — no detour through more aggressive pad grades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly dampen the SchaumPad soft with water before its first use and squeeze out the excess. A barely damp pad takes up polish more evenly and stops dry foam from drinking the polish straight away, before it can work on the paint. Always start the polisher on the paint — never in the air — to keep polish spatter off the bodywork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSoft foam for paint finishing — how the fine-pored pad technology works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot all polyurethane foam is the same. What hard and soft actually mean on a polishing pad comes down to pore size, cell structure and the Shore hardness of the foam. The \u003cstrong\u003eSchaumPad soft\u003c\/strong\u003e uses an open-cell foam structure with small, evenly spread pores — noticeably finer than the SchaumPad hard, which runs coarser cells and so generates more shear. That finer structure feeds straight into the result: polish isn't dumped in patches, it's laid down evenly across the whole working area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother plus is the cushioning. When you machine-polish, the pad acts as a buffer between the backing plate and the paint. Soft foam absorbs the orbits of the dual-action movement more — the pad doesn't sit rigid on the surface, it \"follows\" gentle contours, edges and curves better than a hard counterpart. On bumpers, door edges or mirrors that means even pressure without over-working the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt connects to the backing plate through a hook-and-loop-compatible back that fits common SONAX PROFILINE backing plates and support plates. The 75 mm diameter suits smaller backing plates and is a great match for precision work on small areas like A-pillars, fuel-cap surrounds or door shuts. The 160 mm version is the standard reach for big body panels like the bonnet, roof and doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn often underrated angle is heat behaviour. Soft foam has more internal surface area and can spread heat through the pad volume better than compact materials. In fast passes with a high orbit frequency, friction heat builds at the contact patch between paint and pad. A soft pad releases that heat more evenly instead of concentrating it. That's why on sensitive solid colours, or when you're working in summer, soft foam is often the safer call over a medium pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the SchaumPad soft right — the workflow from first touch to a hologram-free finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe key step before the actual polishing is priming. Put a hazelnut-sized dab of finish polish on the SchaumPad soft sitting centred on the backing plate and spread it roughly by hand over an area about A4 size. Then start the polisher on speed 1 and work the polish over the panel with no pressure, before you raise speed and contact pressure. That first pass \"saturates\" the pad and makes sure it no longer soaks polish into its pores — from then on it releases it evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor finish polishes like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-ex-04-06-hochglanz-politur\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE EX \"04-06\" high-gloss polish\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-np-03-06-hochglanz-politur-finish\"\u003eNP \"03-06\" high-gloss polish\u003c\/a\u003e, a speed range of 3–4 on the typical dual-action polisher works well. Higher speeds do bring more heat and a touch more cut, but they also raise the risk of holograms on darker-tinted paint. Rule of thumb: slow and several times beats fast and once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SchaumPad soft also earns its place as the last step after a multi-stage correction. If you've worked earlier with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-schaumpad-hart-polierpad\"\u003eSchaumPad hard\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-lammwollpad-wollpad\"\u003eLammwollPad\u003c\/a\u003e, the final pass with the soft pad and a pure finish polish clears every last sanding mark from the previous stage. That \"finishing run\" is standard in professional detailing outfits and is often the difference between a middling and a flawless result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter polishing, clean the pad straight away. Polish residue dries hard in the foam and permanently changes the pad structure. Wash it in warm water with a mild specialist pad cleaner and you'll keep the soft foam's pores intact for the long run. Best to clean it in hand-warm water with a light squeeze — no wringing, that damages the open-cell structure. Dry the pad flat on a clean towel, never in the sun or on a radiator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHologram-free finish polishing — where the SchaumPad soft fits and where it doesn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SchaumPad soft's strong suit is clearly the finish stage. On paint in near-new condition with only light transport scratches or surface wash marks, you can run it straight with a finish polish, no prior cut stage. That saves time, is kinder to the paint and is plenty for most cars that get detailed at regular intervals and carry no deep paint damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SchaumPad soft is especially convincing on metallics and pearl-effect paint. These paint types, with their embedded metallic or mica flakes, are more prone to the stray-light effects that too-aggressive polishing can cause. The low shear of the soft pad keeps the effect flakes aligned, so the look after polishing matches the original state. Anyone who's ever lost a metallic to a grey haze after too aggressive a pass knows why this trait matters so much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time there are honest limits: deeper ingrained scratches, oxidation damage or wet-sanding marks from P1500 grit and coarser won't fully come out with the SchaumPad soft. Here you need a cut stage first — either with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-schaumpad-medium-polierpad\"\u003eSchaumPad medium\u003c\/a\u003e and a cutting polish, or with the SchaumPad hard or LammwollPad on heavy oxidation. The SchaumPad soft then takes over as the last stage and clears the micro-marks left by the earlier work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother use a lot of people underrate: prep for ceramic coatings. Before a coating goes on, the paint has to be absolutely mark-free — no hologram, no swirl. With the SchaumPad soft and an IPA-compatible finish polish you can hit a final surface where the ceramic layer bonds exactly and can deliver its full protection. This prep finishing pass is standard in pro coating outfits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn fresh respray work, take extra care. Fresh paint hasn't fully cured in the first few weeks and reacts more sensitively to heat and mechanical pressure. The SchaumPad soft is the safest choice here because it puts in the least energy — even so, on resprays under 30 days old skip machine polishing altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe SchaumPad soft compared — when each pad is the right call\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SONAX PROFILINE pad system is graded consistently by cut and works hand in hand with the matching polishes. The SchaumPad soft sits at the bottom of the cut curve — combined with the SchaumPad medium and the SchaumPad hard you get a full correction system that has a fitting combo for just about any paint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-schaumpad-medium-polierpad\"\u003eSchaumPad medium\u003c\/a\u003e is the all-rounder for mid-level correction: it reliably clears wash marks, light swirls and old polishing marks, but on dark paint it still leaves the odd fine mark that the soft pad then cleans up. Medium followed by soft is the most efficient route for the bulk of professional details — two steps instead of three, and still a perfect result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SchaumPad hard is built for heavy-cut work — oxidation, deep wet-sanding, badly weathered paint. It runs higher pressure on a smaller effective contact patch and so puts down markedly more cut. On fresh or sensitive paint it's the wrong tool. Once you've worked with the SchaumPad hard, you usually step down through the SchaumPad medium as an in-between stage to the SchaumPad soft to reach a fully hologram-free result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-lammwollpad-wollpad\"\u003eLammwollPad\u003c\/a\u003e is its own category: lambswool fibres, by their natural structure, generate very high cut that differs from a hard foam pad's. They work more aggressively but also hotter — and typically leave more polishing marks that then have to be polished out with the SchaumPad soft. The LammwollPad is ideal for extreme correction and for pros who want to save time; the SchaumPad soft is its perfect finishing partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-exzenterpad-weich-125-polierpad\"\u003eExzenterPad soft 125\u003c\/a\u003e — another soft pad in the PROFILINE system — there's one relevant difference: the ExzenterPad soft is laid out for the 125 mm diameter and optimised for specific dual-action machine plates. The SchaumPad soft comes in 75 mm and 160 mm, covering both extremes of the pad spectrum: precision work on small areas and fast work on big body panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying the SchaumPad soft — who it pays off for and in which workflows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SchaumPad soft pays off for anyone who wants to machine-polish at a professional quality level — whether you work commercially or as a committed hobby detailer. Beginners gain from the fact that the soft pad minimises the risk of mistakes: if you work with too much pressure or too high a speed, you'll cause damage far less often with the SchaumPad soft than with a more aggressive pad. That also makes it the first pad for anyone just starting to learn machine polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional detailers value the SchaumPad soft as the last step in every multi-stage workflow. Whether after a heavy-cut pass with the SchaumPad hard, after a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-perfectfinish-finish-politur\"\u003ePerfectFinish polish\u003c\/a\u003e on a mid setting, or as the final quality check before sealing — the soft pad is the one that defines the finished result. No other pad in the SONAX PROFILINE system produces such an evenly smooth, hologram-free surface in a single step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePick the size to match the polisher you own. The 75 mm version is ideal for spot correction and tight areas — it fits smaller backing plates and lets you work precisely where a 160 mm pad can't be guided under control. The 160 mm version is the panel worker: bonnet, roof, sides — this is where it plays its productivity card. A well-kitted setup has both sizes on hand and reaches for each depending on the task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a direct add-on, the high-grade finish polishes from the SONAX PROFILINE range make sense. The EX \"04-06\" high-gloss polish is the classic pairing pick: little to no cut, maximum gloss and gloss obsession. For paint that still carries light fine marks after a hard-cut pass, the NP \"03-06\" high-gloss polish is the sharper choice — it brings a touch more cut and works the leftover marks from the earlier stage out more surely. Both polishes are built for the SchaumPad soft and deliver the best result as a team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLook after your SchaumPad soft and it'll look after you for a long time. A carefully cleaned and air-dried pad keeps its pore structure over many uses — and with it its signature ability to release polish evenly and pull heat away in a controlled way. Pros clean their pads right after each car, store them flat in a closed container and keep used pads apart from new ones to avoid cross-contamination with polish residue. These simple habits double the effective lifespan and lock in consistent polishing results the whole way through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"Ø75 mm","offer_id":57345170178383,"sku":"D1-SNX-4926000","price":28.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø160 mm","offer_id":57345170211151,"sku":"D1-SNX-4932410","price":11.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-schaumpad-weich_160-mm.png?v=1774736676"},{"product_id":"flex-ppf-finish-polierpad","title":"\"PP-F\" Finish Polishing Pad","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFLEX PP-F Finish Polishing Pad — soft finishing pad for maximum gloss and a hologram-free finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the FLEX PP-F finishing pad? The FLEX PP-F is a soft, white foam polishing pad with reticulated foam — built as the final finishing step in the three-step FLEX polishing system for maximum gloss, complete freedom from holograms and a clear, mirror-like paint surface on FLEX polishers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last step in the polishing process decides whether a result is truly professional. The \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-F finishing pad\u003c\/strong\u003e is that last step: a soft, white pad that polishes the surface to a high gloss with a fine finishing polish, clears every hologram left over from the compound step and leaves a clear, deep-gloss paint surface — ready for a sealant or a coat of wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-F\u003c\/strong\u003e is cut from the same reticulated foam as the PP-C and PP-M, but in a much softer formulation. That softness isn't a shortfall in quality — it's the key property for the finishing step: a soft pad builds up minimal heat, transfers minimal pressure and works the finest finishing abrasives gently and evenly into the paint. The result is a gloss you simply can't hit with hard pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the third step in the \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-Pad system\u003c\/strong\u003e (PP-C for cut, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flex-pp-m-universal-polierpad\"\u003ePP-M for compound\u003c\/a\u003e, PP-F for finish), the PP-F plays a clear and irreplaceable role. What the PP-C starts with aggressive cut and the PP-M carries on with compound refinement, the PP-F finishes off: the paint is brought to the state where the car can be handed back to the customer or prepped for a protective sealant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft foam for maximum gloss without holograms — the finishing standard in the three-step protocol.\u003c\/strong\u003e The softness of the PP-F foam body is the technical core of what it does: soft foam cushions the pressure from the polisher, dials abrasive aggression down to a minimum and, at the same time, lets the finest polishing particles glide evenly across the paint. The result: no fresh holograms, no buffer trails, no hazy film — just clear, deep gloss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReticulated foam for even finisher release — controlled polish delivery right down to the last pass.\u003c\/strong\u003e The reticulated foam body of the PP-F picks up finishing polish precisely and releases it evenly throughout the whole polishing run. That stops the polish drying out in the pad and the patchy finish that comes with it. For the finishing step, where even results across the whole panel are what count, this steady release is the pad's most important performance factor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in Ø150mm and Ø125mm, each as a 2-pack and 5-pack — finishing quality for every FLEX polisher.\u003c\/strong\u003e The PP-F comes in two diameters: Ø150mm for the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flex-xfe21518ec-15mm-akku-exzenterpolierer-freilauf-150mm-18v\"\u003eFLEX XFE 2 15\u003c\/a\u003e and other 150mm dual-action polishers, Ø125mm for 125mm machines. As a 2-pack or 5-pack — for pro work with several cars a day the 5-pack is the smarter buy, since a fresh finishing pad per car keeps results consistently high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the PP-F finishing step we'd go lighter on the finisher than in the compound step. The soft PP-F spreads product more efficiently than hard pads — too much polish gives you streaks and a longer dry time. Sweet spot: a small dab of finisher on the pad, spread it at low speed, then bring it up to a medium working speed. After the last pass, always check the result under an inspection light before you lay down a sealant or wax — the PP-F gives its best when the compound step before it is fully finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFoam softness and gloss performance — why finishing pads have to be soft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe physics of the finishing step is the opposite of the cut step: where hard foam transfers mechanical pressure into the paint on the cut step and pulls scratches out by cutting, the finishing step asks for exactly the reverse. The \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-F finishing pad\u003c\/strong\u003e is soft because only soft foam spreads the abrasives in a fine finishing polish evenly enough across the surface that no new micro-holograms show up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hard pad with a fine finisher would drive the abrasives too hard into the paint and leave a fine but visible hologram pattern — the very problem the compound step is meant to clear. The soft PP-F kills that effect completely: the abrasives glide gently over the surface, polish to a high gloss and leave no trails of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat build-up on the PP-F finishing step is much lower than on the PP-C cut step. The soft foam soaks up part of the machine's energy instead of sending it all into the paint. That's what you want on the finishing step: low temperatures protect the polished surface and let you work longer without risk on heat-sensitive paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white colour of the PP-F is the international code colour for finishing pads in the FLEX system. White says: soft material, minimal cut, maximum gloss. In the three-step protocol the colour coding is a handy bit of order: red for PP-C (cut), orange for PP-M (compound), white for PP-F (finish) — no grabbing the wrong pad, even when the case is full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more thing about pad softness that often gets underrated: the PP-F is a great fit for older or thinner clear coats, where finishing with a harder pad carries a raised risk of burning through. If you don't know exactly how much clear coat is left on a car — paint thickness under 80 microns is nothing unusual in restoration work — the soft PP-F keeps you on the safe side. Less pressure, less cut, less risk — with no compromise on the final gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the PP-F in the three-step protocol — the decisive final step\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finishing step with the \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-F finishing pad\u003c\/strong\u003e is the shortest, but not the least important step in the three-step protocol. It decides the final look: whether the paint comes out clear and mirror-like after the work, or whether a fine haze or holograms cloud the result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good PP-F result needs a fully finished compound step with the PP-M first. If fine holograms are still showing under the inspection light after the PP-M, the PP-F can't fully clear them — it isn't built for that. The PP-F refines a surface that's already well prepped; it doesn't fix incomplete earlier steps. The division of labour in the FLEX PP system is clearly set here and you stick to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking the PP-F on FLEX machines, we'd say: small dab of finisher on the pad, work at a medium speed — the PP-F doesn't need high speed to do its job. Two to three overlapping passes per section, light pressure, no dwelling in one spot. The tell for a good finishing step: the finishing polish disappears completely on the surface without drying out. If it dries too fast, you laid down too little; if it leaves streaks, you laid down too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe check after the PP-F finishing step matters: under an inspection light, ideally a full-spectrum light with high CRI, you check the finished surface for leftover holograms and buffer trails. A good PP-F result shows a clear, even reflection with no visible pattern. If dark areas still show fine holograms, either the compound step was incomplete or too little finisher went on. In that case: work the same area again with the PP-F and enough finisher — no going back to the PP-M if the rest of the surface is already hologram-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PP-F can also be used as a final care pad on well-kept cars where no scratch correction is needed: a regular refresher polish with the PP-F and a mild finishing product keeps the gloss up and clears a light oxidation film without any cut or compound step. For cared-for cars that get worked regularly, that makes the PP-F a sensible buy on its own too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePP-F sizes and compatibility — Ø125mm and Ø150mm on the FLEX hook-and-loop system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-F finishing pad\u003c\/strong\u003e shares its hook-and-loop mounting with the PP-C and PP-M: the same standardised backing plate, the same swap system. That lets you switch pads between all three steps fast, no tools and no lost time. In practice: once you've worked a panel on the cut step, you can run the PP-M and PP-F on the same panel straight after, without re-rigging the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ø150mm version is compatible with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flex-xfe21518ec-15mm-akku-exzenterpolierer-freilauf-150mm-18v\"\u003eFLEX XFE 2 15 cordless dual-action polisher\u003c\/a\u003e and other 150mm polishers in the FLEX line. The Ø125mm version fits the more compact 125mm machines. For the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flex-pxe8012ec-akku-exzenterpolierer-80mm-12v\"\u003ePXE 80\u003c\/a\u003e the PP-F in the standard sizes on offer isn't the first choice — here the matching small-pad format is what you want for the finishing step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5-pack makes real sense for the finishing step in particular: since the PP-F is the last pad in the chain and defines the final surface, a clean, fresh pad per car matters more on the finishing step than on any other. Grit carried over from the compound step or dried finisher left in the pad feeds straight into how even the gloss comes out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePP-F compared — finishing pad against universal pad and cut pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-F finishing pad\u003c\/strong\u003e is the specialist end of the FLEX PP-Pad range. Where the PP-C is built for maximum cut and the PP-M for balanced compound work, the PP-F has one goal only: the best possible surface gloss with complete freedom from holograms. That focus makes it a must for anyone chasing professional results — and skippable for anyone who just wants a quick one-step pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the one-step approach the PP-F is the wrong pick: it has too little cut to clear scratches or oxidation. If you polish in one step, you grab the PP-M as the more universal pad. The PP-F only makes sense as the last step in a multi-step protocol — and in that role it's irreplaceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with generic finishing pads from other makers, the PP-F is part of a thought-out system: it's matched to the pad sizes and backing plate of the FLEX machines, and its foam hardness is tuned to work with the PP-C and PP-M. Run the full FLEX PP system and you've got a consistent, matched polishing programme — not a pile of pads thrown together at random. That's the difference between a protocol that delivers predictable, repeatable results and one that shifts with every pad combo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying the FLEX PP-F — recommendations for pro use and the complete pad set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-F finishing pad\u003c\/strong\u003e is the last investment for a complete FLEX PP system. If you already run the PP-C and PP-M, you close out the set with the PP-F and have a complete three-step polishing programme that suits every paint condition and every correction level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur pick for the full set: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flex-pp-c-cut-polierpad\"\u003ePP-C in the 5-pack\u003c\/a\u003e (cut), \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flex-pp-m-universal-polierpad\"\u003ePP-M in the 5-pack\u003c\/a\u003e (compound) and PP-F in the 5-pack (finish) — this set covers a full polishing season for pro use. Or one 2-pack of each for the beginner who wants to get to know the three-step protocol first, before moving up to the 5-packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PP-F is compatible with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flex-bpmpxe-klett-teller\"\u003eBP-M PXE backing plate\u003c\/a\u003e for the PXE 80 as well as all standard backing plates for 125mm and 150mm FLEX polishers. Switching between the PP-C, PP-M and PP-F takes seconds — exactly the efficiency that counts in pro use. Three pads, three steps, one flawless result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"FLEX","offers":[{"title":"Ø150mm \/ 2 pieces","offer_id":57377320173903,"sku":"D1-FLEX-532407","price":38.68,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø150mm \/ 5 pieces","offer_id":57377320206671,"sku":"D1-FLEX-532655","price":95.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø125mm \/ 2 pieces","offer_id":57377320239439,"sku":"D1-FLEX-532408","price":36.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø125mm \/ 5 pieces","offer_id":57377320272207,"sku":"D1-FLEX-532656","price":89.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/pp-f-polierpad-150mm.png?v=1775062567"},{"product_id":"flex-ppmix35hex-polier-set","title":"\"PP-Mix 35 HEX\" Polishing Set PU30","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFLEX PP-Mix 35 HEX Polishing Set VE30 — complete Hex-Logic polishing pad assortment in bulk packaging for professionals and workshops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the FLEX PP-Mix 35 HEX Polishing Set VE30? The FLEX PP-Mix 35 HEX is a mixed bulk pack with 30 units of various HEX-Logic polishing pads — a complete assortment of cut, compound, and finish pads in different sizes for professional workshop use and restocking.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who polishes daily knows: pad management is a significant cost factor in everyday workshop operations. Buying individual pads is flexible but expensive. The \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-Mix 35 HEX Polishing Set VE30\u003c\/strong\u003e is the answer to this calculation: 30 units of mixed HEX-Logic polishing pads in a bulk package — the complete pad assortment for all three polishing steps, in one purchase, at a reduced unit price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-Mix 35 HEX\u003c\/strong\u003e is the set that professional detailers and detailing workshops use for their seasonal stocking. Instead of reordering each pad type individually, the VE30 package covers the demand for several weeks of professional use in a single order. This saves time, shipping costs, and administrative effort — and simultaneously ensures that all three pad types are always available in sufficient quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a mixed set from the \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP polishing pad system\u003c\/strong\u003e, the PP-Mix 35 HEX contains pads of types \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flex-pp-c-cut-polierpad\"\u003ePP-C (Cut\/Red)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flex-pp-m-universal-polierpad\"\u003ePP-M (Compound\/Orange)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flex-pp-f-finish-polierpad\"\u003ePP-F (Finish\/White)\u003c\/a\u003e in a HEX-Logic configuration — the assortment is adapted to typical consumption ratios in professional use, where the compound step consumes the most pads, followed by cut and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 units of mixed HEX pad assortment — all three polishing steps covered in bulk.\u003c\/strong\u003e The VE30 package contains a well-thought-out mix of PP-C, PP-M, and PP-F pads in HEX-Logic design. This compilation covers all three steps of the three-step protocol — without separate individual orders, without gaps in the pad inventory. For workshops with high vehicle throughput, this is the most efficient way to keep the pad assortment consistently in stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHEX-Logic polishing pad format — optimally matched to FLEX polishing machines.\u003c\/strong\u003e The HEX-Logic design of the pads in the PP-Mix 35 HEX is matched to FLEX orbital polishers and the FLEX hook-and-loop system. The hexagonal honeycomb pattern on the underside of the pad improves air circulation during polishing and reduces heat development — a technical advantage over smooth-surface pads, which is particularly relevant for intensive continuous use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVE30 bulk packaging for continuous professional use — economical unit price for workshops.\u003c\/strong\u003e The VE30 bulk packaging offers a significant price advantage compared to buying 30 individual pads. For detailers and workshops that consider pad costs as a relevant calculation, the PP-Mix 35 HEX is the more economical solution. The reduced unit price quickly pays for itself with regular use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical tip from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimal use of the PP-Mix 35 HEX VE30 bulk package: Store the pads sorted by type (Cut\/Compound\/Finish) — separate storage boxes for each type prevent confusion and allow for quick inventory of the pad stock. After each session, sort out used pads, wash them, and reuse them as \"second-use pads\" for less critical applications (first compound round, test areas) before finally disposing of them. This maximizes the lifespan of each pad from the bulk package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHEX-Logic Technology — why hexagonal pads work better than smooth surfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HEX-Logic designation in the name of the \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-Mix 35 HEX Polishing Set\u003c\/strong\u003e describes a specific pad technology: The underside of the pads is not smooth, but features a hexagonal honeycomb structure. This geometric structure has a direct effect on polishing behavior and heat generation during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe channels between the honeycomb segments allow for improved air circulation under the rotating pad. During polishing, frictional heat is generated between the pad and the paint surface — an unavoidable physical process. With a fully contacting smooth pad, this heat accumulates under the pad and can overheat the paint surface. The HEX-Logic channel structure dissipates this heat sideways and keeps the pad surface and the paint within a controlled temperature range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother effect of the honeycomb structure is the more even abrasive distribution: The channels between the honeycomb segments act as polish reservoirs, evenly supplying the compound during polishing. This prevents localized drying out of the polish in the center of the pad — a common problem with smooth-surface pads that leads to an uneven cut pattern. In workshop use with high pad stress, this advantage is measurable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HEX-Logic pads are fully compatible with the standard FLEX hook-and-loop system — no adapters, no changes to the machine configuration. Anyone who already knows FLEX polishing pads from the PP-C\/M\/F standard line can immediately switch to the HEX-Logic variant on the same hook-and-loop plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foam quality of the HEX-Logic pads is identical to that of the standard PP-Pads: reticulated foam in hard (Cut), medium (Compound), and soft (Finish) grades. The honeycomb structure is a geometric optimization of the pad's underside and does not change the foam properties themselves. Anyone familiar with the cutting behavior of standard PP-Pads can directly assess the behavior of the HEX-Logic variant — with improved heat and polish distribution properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePad care in everyday workshop life — how to manage 30 HEX pads efficiently\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquiring thirty pads at once is only economical if they are also cared for and used efficiently. A damaged or saturated pad loses its cutting performance and delivers poorer results — this applies to the HEX-Logic variant of the \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-Mix 35 HEX\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as to all other foam polishing pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basic rule of pad care: After each polishing session, wash the used pads with water and a pad washing brush until the water runs clear. Dried polish residues in the pad change the absorption behavior and create uneven cutting patterns during the next use. The HEX-Logic honeycomb structure facilitates washing compared to smooth-surface pads — the channels between the honeycomb segments allow for more efficient rinsing of the foam structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor workshops with multiple polishing stations, we recommend a rotating pad system: Fresh pads per vehicle, used pads after washing reused as \"second-use pads\" for initial compound passes before being discarded after several uses. This extends the lifespan of the 30 pads from the VE30 package and further optimizes the cost-performance ratio. With this management strategy, a VE30 package covers significantly more than just 30 polishing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePad mix in the VE30 bulk package — which pads are included and in what quantity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-Mix 35 HEX\u003c\/strong\u003e contains 30 units in a composition tailored to typical consumption ratios in the three-step protocol. Experience shows that the compounding step consumes the most pads — both due to more intensive wear and more frequent use per vehicle. The cutting step consumes fewer pads than the compounding step, but more than the finishing step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis consumption logic is reflected in the mix ratio of the VE30 package. For professional detailers who use the set for several weeks, the distribution matches the actual consumption profile — no surplus of little-used pad types, no premature sell-out of frequently needed types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pad sizes in the PP-Mix 35 HEX are also adapted to typical FLEX polisher use. The included pads fit on the common FLEX hook-and-loop plates and thus cover the majority of the machine fleet in a professional detailing workshop. No special sizes that only work on certain machines — the VE30 package is designed as a universal replenishment set for standard applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a very specific need — for example, exclusively cutting severely damaged vehicles — you should also consider individual pads. The PP-Mix 35 HEX is optimized for balanced all-round use, not for one-sided protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailers new to the FLEX system, the PP-Mix 35 HEX VE30 is also an ideal entry point: Instead of having to buy individual pads and only finding out over time how many of each type are needed, the set provides a complete assortment that covers all initial needs. The unit price in bulk is also cheaper than buying individually — a double advantage for starting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePP-Mix 35 HEX in comparison — bulk packaging versus individual purchase and other set options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-Mix 35 HEX Polishing Set VE30\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the only way to purchase FLEX polishing pads — but for certain application profiles, it is the most economical option. The comparison with individual purchases shows the calculation: Anyone buying 30 pads in individual packs of 2 or 5 will pay the retail unit price per pad. The VE30 package offers the same pad inventory at a lower unit price — the price difference grows with the quantity ordered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor beginners and hobby detailers who polish one to two vehicles monthly, the VE30 bulk package is usually oversized — here, the 2- or 5-packs of individual pad types are the right choice. The PP-Mix 35 HEX is aimed at professionals and workshops with a vehicle throughput where 30 pads are consumed within a season. For this target group, the bulk package is the most efficient procurement option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to mix sets from other manufacturers, the PP-Mix 35 HEX has a system advantage: The included pads are matched to FLEX machines and the FLEX hook-and-loop system — no experimenting with unknown pad qualities, no risk of incompatibilities. Anyone already working with FLEX systems knows the behavior of PP-Pads and can immediately assess what they are acquiring with the VE30 package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying FLEX PP-Mix 35 HEX — for whom and when the bulk package is the right choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-Mix 35 HEX Polishing Set VE30\u003c\/strong\u003e is worthwhile for anyone who regularly works with FLEX polishing machines and wants to manage their pad inventory efficiently and economically. The target group includes professional detailers, paint shops offering detailing services, vehicle detailing workshops, and anyone offering vehicle care as a commercial service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal time to order is at the beginning of the season — before the first main polishing season in spring or after summer, when the previous season's pad inventory is depleted. Stocking a VE30 package at the beginning of the season secures the entire season's demand and prevents bottlenecks in the middle of peak load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor workshops with multiple polishing stations, we recommend dividing the package by pad type and storing it centrally. This ensures that each workstation has access to fresh pads of all three types at all times — no searching, no swapping between workstations, no risk of interruptions due to missing pads in the middle of a vehicle job. The PP-Mix 35 HEX is thus not only a procurement decision but also a workflow optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a supplement to the bulk package, we recommend stocking the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flex-pt-mf-380-dual-mikrofasertuch\"\u003eFLEX PT-MF 380 Dual Microfiber Cloth\u003c\/a\u003e also in multi-packs — the microfiber cloth is the necessary final step after each polishing pass and is needed as frequently as the pads. Those who have sufficient quantities of pads and cloths in stock are optimally equipped for the entire polishing season — without bottlenecks and interruptions in everyday workshop life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FLEX","offers":[{"title":"PP-Mix 35 HEX \"533182\" (PU30)","offer_id":57377616986447,"sku":"D1-FLEX-533182","price":117.81,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/flex-pp-mix-35-hex-polier-set-ve30-pp-mix-35-hex-533182-ve30-533182.png?v=1775059210"},{"product_id":"zvizzer-thermo-trapez-pad-soft-gelb-thermo-schaumpad","title":"Thermo Trapez Pad \"Soft\" thermo foam pad (Yellow)","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eHologramme entfernen und Hochglanz aufbauen statt schwer schleifen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWas ist das ZviZZer Thermo Trapez Pad Soft? Ein weiches, trapezförmiges Polierpad aus offenzelligem Thermo-Schaum mit Klett-Rücken, gelb markiert als zweitweichste der fünf Härtestufen. Es entfernt Hologramme und Halos und baut tiefen Glanz auf. Nicht gemacht für schwere Korrektur an tiefen Kratzern oder verwittertem Lack.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDas ZviZZer Thermo Trapez Pad Soft\u003c\/strong\u003e ist ein weiches \u003cstrong\u003ePolierpad\u003c\/strong\u003e von ZviZZer für die Maschinenpolitur, im fünfstufigen Farbsystem als Gelb markiert. Sein offenzelliger Thermo-Schaum hält die Schleifkraft über den ganzen Durchgang konstant und bleibt unter Reibungshitze formstabil, statt zu kollabieren. So trägt das gelbe Soft-Pad kaum ab und verfeinert stattdessen: Es zieht die Hologramme aus dem Lack, die ein härteres Pad hinterlassen hat, und baut Tiefe und Hochglanz auf. Der Klett-Rücken sitzt auf dem passenden Stützteller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeicher Schaum für das saubere Finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Das Soft-Pad ist die vierte von fünf Härtestufen und arbeitet mit minimalem Cut. Es nimmt Hologramme und feine Swirls heraus und baut Glanz auf, wo ein hartes Pad neue Spuren setzen würde. Eine erbsengroße Menge Politur deckt die Pad-Fläche ab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermo-Schaum hält länger durch.\u003c\/strong\u003e Der offenzellige Thermo-Schaum ist bis zu rund 25 Prozent hitzestabiler als Standardschaum und verliert beim Polieren nur minimal an Schleifkraft. Dadurch hält ein Thermo-Pad ein Mehrfaches der Durchgänge eines einfachen Schaumpads, bevor es ausgetauscht werden muss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFünf Größen für jede Fläche.\u003c\/strong\u003e Von Ø 50 mm für Spiegel, Säulen und Stoßstangenkanten bis Ø 165 mm für Türen und Hauben. Die Trapezform mit glatter Arbeitsfläche und mittiger Entlastung läuft ruhig auf Exzenter und Dual-Action-Maschinen, der Klett-Rücken passt zum jeweiligen Stützteller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraxistipp von Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Der häufigste Fehler ist das falsche Paar aus Pad und Politur. Ein weiches Soft-Pad unter einer groben Schleifpolitur kostet Korrektur, ein hartes Pad unter einer Finish-Politur setzt neue Hologramme. Die Farbe ist das System: gelbes Soft-Pad zur gelben Fine-Cut-Politur. Genauso wichtig ist die Pad-Hygiene. Ein mit Polierstaub zugesetztes Pad schmiert nur und überhitzt den Lack, statt Glanz aufzubauen. An einer dunklen Tür reichte uns ein Durchgang, wo ein verklebtes Pad nur Schlieren zog.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGelbes Pad zur gelben Politur sauber halten ausklopfen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDas Soft-Pad bekommt eine erbsengroße Menge Finish-Politur und arbeitet sie auf dem Exzenter mit leichtem bis mittlerem Druck aus, bis der Film klar wird und Hochglanz steht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDie Farbe ist die Anleitung: Das gelbe Pad ist auf die gelbe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zvizzer-fc-2000-fine-cut-gelb-finish-politur\"\u003eFine-Cut-Politur\u003c\/a\u003e abgestimmt, die Hologramme nach dem Schliff herauszieht. Voraussetzung ist ein vorbereiteter Untergrund, also gewaschen, dekontaminiert und bei tiefen Kratzern bereits mit einem härteren Pad vorkorrigiert. Arbeite in Abschnitten von etwa 40 mal 40 Zentimetern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalte das Pad sauber: Nach zwei bis drei Abschnitten den Polierstaub ausklopfen oder das Pad wechseln. Ein zugesetztes Pad baut keinen Glanz mehr auf und schiebt die Reibungshitze in den Lack. Die kleinen Größen ab Ø 50 mm nimmst du für Spiegel und Säulen, die großen ab Ø 140 mm für Türen und Hauben. Unter 15 Grad Lacktemperatur läuft die Ausarbeitung träger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHologramme und Finish ja schwere Kratzer nein\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDas Soft-Pad ist für den letzten Schritt gebaut: Es entfernt Hologramme, Halos und feine Swirls und bringt Tiefe in den Lack, ersetzt aber keine Korrektur an tiefen Kratzern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSein Kerngebiet ist das Finish nach einer Korrektur und die Ein-Schritt-Politur auf gepflegten Lacken: dort, wo der offenzellige Schaum seine konstante Schleifkraft und die Hitzestabilität ausspielt und ein gleichmäßig hologrammfreies Ergebnis liefert. Auf einer dunklen Motorhaube, wo jede Schleifspur auffällt, zeigt das weiche Pad seine Stärke besonders deutlich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDie Grenzen sind klar. Wenn tiefe Kratzer oder stark verwitterter Lack vorliegen, gehört ein härteres Pad mit mehr Cut unter eine Schleifpolitur, danach erst das Soft-Pad zum Finish. Wenn du das letzte Prozent Tiefe auf sehr weichem Lack willst, setzt du nach dem gelben Pad noch das grüne \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zvizzer-thermo-trapez-pad-ultra-soft-gruen-thermo-schaumpad\"\u003eUltra-Soft-Pad\u003c\/a\u003e obendrauf. So deckt das abgestufte System jede Tiefe ab, statt ein Pad für alles zu überfordern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFür den Finish-Polierer nicht den Schwerkorrektur-Einsatz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDas Soft-Pad ist die richtige Wahl, wenn du nach der Korrektur ein sauberes, hologrammfreies Finish willst oder auf einem gepflegten Lack in einem Schritt mehr Glanz holst, ohne schwer abzutragen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeniger geeignet ist es für die Schwerkorrektur an vernachlässigten Lacken, weil dort der Cut fehlt. Dafür greifst du im selben Trapez-System zum härteren Orange- oder Rot-Pad. Wer regelmäßig zwischen Korrektur und Finish wechselt, fährt mit mehreren Härtestufen aus den \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polierpads-schleifschwamme\"\u003ePolierpads\u003c\/a\u003e besser als mit einem einzelnen Universalpad, denn jede Stufe macht genau einen Job richtig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDer eine Punkt, den die wenigsten beachten: Ein neues Pad zieht beim ersten Einsatz mehr Politur, weil der trockene Schaum sie aufsaugt. Arbeite das erste Pad-Set bewusst mit etwas mehr Material an und dosiere danach sparsamer, sonst wunderst du dich über Staub und Schlieren, die nur von der Übermenge auf einem schon gesättigten Pad kommen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZviZZer","offers":[{"title":"Ø 50\/20\/35 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867580735823,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00005020FC","price":4.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 70\/20\/55 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867580768591,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00007020FC","price":5.46,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 90\/20\/75 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867580801359,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00009020FC","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 140\/20\/125 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867580834127,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00014020FC","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 165\/20\/150 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867580866895,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00016520FC","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 50\/20\/35 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882138902863,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00005020FC_10","price":48.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 50\/20\/35 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882138935631,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00005020FC_50","price":244.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 70\/20\/55 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882138968399,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00007020FC_10","price":54.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 70\/20\/55 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882139001167,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00007020FC_50","price":273.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 90\/20\/75 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882139033935,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00009020FC_10","price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 90\/20\/75 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882139066703,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00009020FC_50","price":299.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 140\/20\/125 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882139099471,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00014020FC_10","price":119.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 140\/20\/125 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882139132239,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00014020FC_50","price":599.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 165\/20\/150 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882139165007,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00016520FC_10","price":159.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 165\/20\/150 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882139197775,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00016520FC_50","price":799.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/zvizzer-thermo-trapez-pad-soft-gelb-thermo-schaumpad_50-20-35-mm.png?v=1780776722"},{"product_id":"zvizzer-thermo-trapez-pad-ultra-soft-gruen-thermo-schaumpad","title":"Thermo Trapez Pad \"Ultra Soft\" Thermal Foam Pad (Green)","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eDen letzten Hochglanz holen ohne neue Hologramme zu setzen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWas ist das ZviZZer Thermo Trapez Pad Ultra Soft? Das weichste Polierpad im grünen Härtegrad, gemacht für die Finish-Stufe — es trägt fast nichts ab, sondern bringt feinsten Hochglanz und entfernt Hologramme. Nicht für tiefe Kratzer, nicht zum Defekt-Abtrag und kein Ersatz für ein hartes Cut-Pad.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZviZZer Thermo Trapez Pad Ultra Soft\u003c\/strong\u003e ist ein trapezförmiges Polierpad von ZviZZer aus offenzelligem Thermo-Schaum mit Klett-Rücken, in der weichsten Härte Grün. Es sitzt am Ende der Politur-Kette: Wo ein hartes Pad Kratzer herausschneidet, holt das Ultra Soft den letzten Glanz und entfernt feine Hologramme. Die offene Zellstruktur hält die Politur gleichmäßig, der thermostabile Schaum bleibt auch unter Reibungshitze formstabil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeichste Stufe für feinstes Finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grün ist die fünfte und weichste Härte im ZviZZer-System, hinter Blau, Rot, Orange und Gelb. Das Ultra Soft trägt praktisch nichts ab und arbeitet auf maximalen Glanz statt auf Korrektur — die richtige Wahl für die letzte Politur-Runde und weiche, dunkle Lacke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermo-Schaum hält länger und formstabil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Der thermostabile Open-Cell-Schaum behält seine Härte auch bei hoher Temperatur und hält laut Hersteller bis zu 5-mal länger als Standard-Schaum. Ein zentrales Loch in der glatten Arbeitsfläche lässt den Schaum atmen und senkt den Hitzestau beim Polieren.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFünf Größen von 50 bis 165 mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e Das Pad gibt es in Ø 50, 70, 90, 140 und 165 mm. Kleine Durchmesser kommen an Stoßstangenkanten und Spiegel, die großen an Hauben und Türen — Pad-Größe immer an Stützteller und Fläche anpassen, sonst leidet das Ergebnis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraxistipp von Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Der häufigste Fehler beim weichen Finish-Pad ist die falsche Politur-Kombi. Wer eine grobe Schleifpolitur auf das Ultra Soft gibt, bekommt weder den Cut noch ein sauberes Finish — das weiche Pad puffert die Schnittkraft weg. Fahr es mit einer Finish-Politur. An einer dunklen Motorhaube mit feinen Hologrammen nach dem One-Step haben wir mit dem Ultra Soft plus Finish-Politur in einem leichten Durchgang einen streifenfreien Tiefenglanz hinbekommen, den ein härteres Pad so nicht liefert.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish-Politur auflegen verteilen ausarbeiten abnehmen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDas Ultra Soft Pad gehört auf die Maschine für den letzten Schritt: eine Finish-Politur dünn auftragen, bei niedriger Drehzahl verteilen und dann mit leichtem Druck auf Hochglanz ausarbeiten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetz das Pad auf einen passenden Stützteller und gib zwei bis drei erbsengroße Punkte Politur auf die Arbeitsfläche. Verteil sie bei rund 1.000 Umdrehungen, dann arbeitest du den Abschnitt bei etwa 1.600 Umdrehungen mit leichtem Druck aus, bis der Film klar wird. Den Trapez-Schliff hat ZviZZer auf Exzenter- und Dual-Action-Maschinen ausgelegt. Die passende Politur dazu ist die \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zvizzer-uc-1000-ultrafine-cut-gruen-finish-politur\"\u003eUC 1000 Finish-Politur\u003c\/a\u003e im selben Grün.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArbeite Bauteil für Bauteil und überhitze den Lack nicht — das weiche Pad und das Loch in der Mitte halten die Temperatur niedrig, aber zu viel Druck oder zu lange auf einer Stelle bringt trotzdem Hitze. Nach dem Einsatz das Pad ausdrücken, mit lauwarmem Wasser auswaschen und liegend trocknen lassen, damit der Klett-Rücken nicht aufquillt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlanz holt es Kratzer schneidet es nicht\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDas Ultra Soft Pad bringt Glanz und entfernt Hologramme, aber es schneidet keine Kratzer heraus — dafür fehlt der weichen Stufe absichtlich die Schnittkraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeine Stärke ist das letzte Prozent: feine Hologramme nach einer One-Step-Politur, Halos auf weichen und dunklen Lacken und der tiefe Wetlook-Glanz zum Abschluss. Genau dafür ist die weichste Stufe gebaut, und die offene Zellstruktur sorgt dafür, dass die Politur über den ganzen Durchgang gleichmäßig arbeitet statt früh zu verschmieren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDie Grenzen sind ehrlich: Tiefe Kratzer, in die der Fingernagel hakt, und kräftige Swirls gehören vorher mit einem harten Pad und einer Schleifpolitur raus. Wenn nach dem One-Step noch leichte Hologramme stehen, nimm eine Stufe mehr Biss mit dem \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zvizzer-thermo-trapez-pad-soft-gelb-thermo-schaumpad\"\u003eSoft Pad in Gelb\u003c\/a\u003e. Wenn nur noch der letzte Glanz fehlt, dann das Ultra Soft. Wenn echter Defekt-Abtrag nötig ist, dann hartes Pad plus Schleifpolitur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFür den Finish-Schritt nicht für die Korrektur\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDas Ultra Soft Pad lohnt sich für alle, die nach der Korrektur den letzten Hochglanz herausholen und Hologramme sauber entfernen wollen, besonders auf dunklen und weichen Lacken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeniger geeignet ist es, wenn du erst Defekte abtragen musst — dann startest du mit einem harten Pad aus der \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polierpads-schleifschwamme\"\u003ePolierpad-Kategorie\u003c\/a\u003e und einer Schleifpolitur und steigst Stufe für Stufe ab. Wer dagegen sauber vorgearbeitet hat, setzt mit dem Ultra Soft den finalen Glanz, ohne neue Hologramme zu riskieren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDer eine Trick, den die wenigsten beachten: Wasch ein neues Pad einmal vor dem ersten Einsatz aus und drück es leicht an. Frischer Thermo-Schaum nimmt die erste Politur sonst ungleichmäßig auf, und gerade auf einem schwarzen Lack siehst du jeden Unterschied in der Aufnahme. Ein kurz angefeuchtetes, ausgedrücktes Pad startet gleichmäßig — und hält durch die Thermo-Struktur deutlich mehr Durchgänge durch als ein Standard-Schaumpad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZviZZer","offers":[{"title":"Ø 50\/20\/35 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867588632911,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00005020UC","price":4.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 70\/20\/55 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867588665679,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00007020UC","price":5.46,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 90\/20\/75 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867588698447,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00009020UC","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 140\/20\/125 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867588731215,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00014020UC","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 165\/20\/150 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867588763983,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00016520UC","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 50\/20\/35 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882157711695,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00005020UC_10","price":48.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 50\/20\/35 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882157744463,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00005020UC_50","price":244.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 70\/20\/55 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882157777231,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00007020UC_10","price":54.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 70\/20\/55 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882157809999,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00007020UC_50","price":273.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 90\/20\/75 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882157842767,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00009020UC_10","price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 90\/20\/75 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882157875535,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00009020UC_50","price":299.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 140\/20\/125 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882157908303,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00014020UC_10","price":119.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 140\/20\/125 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882157941071,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00014020UC_50","price":599.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 165\/20\/150 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882157973839,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00016520UC_10","price":159.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 165\/20\/150 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882158006607,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TTR00016520UC_50","price":799.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/zvizzer-thermo-trapez-pad-ultra-soft-gruen-thermo-schaumpad_50-20-35-mm.png?v=1780776729"},{"product_id":"zvizzer-thermo-allrounder-pad-soft-gelb-thermo-schaumpad","title":"Thermo Allrounder Pad \"Soft\" Thermo Foam Pad (Yellow)","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eA soft pad for hologram-free high gloss in the finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the ZviZZer Thermo Allrounder Pad Soft? It's a soft polishing pad made of open-cell thermo foam with a rubber backing layer and hook-and-loop, marked yellow in the colour system as the soft grade. It's built for finish polishing, cuts very little and builds gloss. Not for buffing out deep scratches and not a stand-in for a hard cutting-compound combo.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZviZZer Allrounder Pad Soft\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soft polishing pad from ZviZZer made of open-cell thermo foam, marked yellow in the five-step colour system and therefore the soft grade. Three layers are bonded together: the hook-and-loop face, a closed-cell rubber backing layer and the dimensionally stable thermo foam on top. This build keeps the cut constant, because the foam doesn't go soft under friction, and that gives you an even, hologram-free finish. It runs on both dual-action and rotary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstant cut thanks to thermo foam.\u003c\/strong\u003e The open-cell thermo foam stays dimensionally stable and doesn't soften under heat, unlike a standard foam pad. That means the soft pad works evenly across a whole side of the car and leaves no holograms. According to ZviZZer, the tear-resistant foam lasts up to 6 times longer than a conventional pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRubber backing layer for a smooth run.\u003c\/strong\u003e Between the hook-and-loop and the foam sits a 20 mm layer of closed-cell foam and rubber. It dampens vibration, lets the machine run smoother and stops polish from soaking through to the backing plate. That keeps the hook-and-loop face clean and adds even more to the pad's life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive sizes from Ø 50 to 165 mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pad comes in five diameters for every backing plate and every spot. The big 140 and 165 mm cover panels fast, the small 50 and 70 mm get into mirrors, pillars and bumper edges. So you polish a whole car with one type of pad in one hardness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common mistake with a soft finishing pad is the wrong polish to go with it. Pair a coarse cutting compound with the soft pad and you'll wonder why there's no correction and why the paint just smears. Pad hardness and polish grit have to match, and the yellow soft pad belongs with a fine finishing polish. Here in Nordhorn, on a soft Japanese clear coat, 3 pea-sized drops of FC 2000 on the soft pad got us a clean mirror where a harder pad still pulled holograms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePad hardness and polish have to match each other\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft pad only gives up its cut with the right polish: soft pad plus a fine finishing polish gives you gloss, soft pad plus a coarse polish just gives you smear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay-to-day, the yellow ZviZZer Allrounder Pad Soft is the partner to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zvizzer-fc-2000-fine-cut-gelb-finish-politur\"\u003eFC 2000 finishing polish\u003c\/a\u003e in the same yellow grade. You put about 3 pea-sized drops on the pad, spread them at low speed and then work them out at medium speed with light pressure until the film goes clear. Work in sections of about 40 by 40 centimetres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the pad clean: after two or three sections, knock out the polishing dust and swap the pad if you need to. A clogged pad smears and stops building gloss. Pick the right diameter to suit your backing plate and the spot — a second \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polierpads-schleifschwamme\"\u003epolishing pad\u003c\/a\u003e in a small size is well worth it for tight edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish and gloss yes, heavy correction no\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft pad is the soft grade for finishing and building gloss: it cuts very little and refines the surface rather than removing material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts home turf is the last step: pulling holograms and fine halos after a correction, working out depth and a mirror, smoothing a base for wax or coating. On soft paints like Japanese clear coats, which marr quickly under harder pads, it plays to its strength because it stays gentle and still builds gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe limits are clear: when deep scratches or heavy swirls need to go, the soft pad is too soft — that's when a harder orange or red pad with a cutting compound belongs on the machine. If you want to finish down a touch finer, say on very dark soft paint, you reach for the even softer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zvizzer-thermo-allrounder-pad-ultra-soft-gruen-thermo-schaumpad\"\u003eUltra-Soft pad in green\u003c\/a\u003e. And a pad on its own corrects nothing: the cut only comes from pad hardness and polish grit working together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor the finishing step, not the first cut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZviZZer Allrounder Pad Soft is the right call when you want to grab that last percent of gloss and depth after correction, without risking fresh marring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's less suited to the first heavy pass on neglected paint, where you need to cut. If you run a full stepped system, you combine the pad hardnesses: a hard pad for the cut, this soft pad for the finish. Pick the sizes to suit the car and the spot, from the 165 mm for doors and bonnets down to the 50 mm for mirrors and swage lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne detail that decides the pad's life and that hardly anyone bothers with: wash the pad out after polishing, before the polish cures inside it. Cured polish residue gums up the open foam, and then it loses both grip and gloss. Let it air-dry, not in the sun. That way the tear-resistant thermo foam stays dimensionally stable for a long time and you really do get the six-fold lifespan out of it, instead of binning the pad after a few cars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZviZZer","offers":[{"title":"Ø 50\/20\/35 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867589484879,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00005020FC","price":5.83,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 70\/20\/55 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867589517647,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00007020FC","price":6.69,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 90\/20\/75 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867589550415,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00009020FC","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 140\/20\/125 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867589583183,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00014020FC","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 165\/20\/150 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867589615951,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00016520FC","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 50\/20\/35 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882118029647,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00005020FC_10","price":58.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 50\/20\/35 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882118062415,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00005020FC_50","price":291.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 70\/20\/55 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882118095183,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00007020FC_10","price":66.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 70\/20\/55 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882118127951,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00007020FC_50","price":334.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 90\/20\/75 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882118160719,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00009020FC_10","price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 90\/20\/75 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882118193487,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00009020FC_50","price":299.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 140\/20\/125 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882118226255,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00014020FC_10","price":129.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 140\/20\/125 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882118259023,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00014020FC_50","price":649.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 165\/20\/150 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882118291791,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00016520FC_10","price":169.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 165\/20\/150 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882118324559,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00016520FC_50","price":849.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/zvizzer-thermo-allrounder-pad-soft-gelb-thermo-schaumpad_50-20-35-mm.png?v=1780779407"},{"product_id":"zvizzer-thermo-allrounder-pad-ultra-soft-gruen-thermo-schaumpad","title":"Thermo Allrounder Pad \"Ultra Soft\" Thermo Foam Pad (Green)","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eRemove holograms and seal in deep gloss\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the ZviZZer Thermo Allrounder Pad Ultra Soft? It's the softest finishing pad in ZviZZer's green colour system, made from open-pore thermo foam with a rubber backing layer. It removes holograms and the finest micro-scratches and lays down sealant or wax evenly. It's not built for cutting out scratches and not meant for one-step correction.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ZviZZer Thermo Allrounder Pad Ultra Soft\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thermo foam pad from ZviZZer in the softest grade, green. On this \u003cstrong\u003eUltra Soft pad\u003c\/strong\u003e an open-pore polishing foam sits on a sealed cushion made of a foam-rubber blend that dampens vibration and carries the rotational force onto the paint without losing any of it. That's how it builds gloss without setting fresh holograms, and spreads sealant or wax streak-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish and sealing without new holograms.\u003c\/strong\u003e The open-pore thermo foam cuts nothing — it refines: it pulls out the finest micro-scratches and halos and brings up a deep mirror gloss that really shows on dark paint. A pea-sized blob of polish covers one pad's worth of panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRubber backing layer for a smooth run.\u003c\/strong\u003e It's the only ZviZZer pad with a foam-rubber layer between the hook-and-loop and the foam. It drops the vibration and keeps the contact pressure even — on a bonnet roughly 40 by 40 centimetres the gloss stays uniform instead of patchy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive sizes for every panel.\u003c\/strong\u003e From Ø 50 mm for mirror caps and swage lines up to Ø 165 mm for the roof and doors, the pad covers every area. The 20 mm profile height is the sweet spot for beginners and pros alike, and the milled edges extend its working life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e What we see day-to-day, the most common mistake with an ultra-soft pad is dry scrubbing at too high a speed. With no film of polish, the open-pore foam rubs on the paint, builds up heat and sets exactly the holograms it's supposed to remove — we reproduced that in a test on soft black paint. Keep the pad damp, work at a moderate speed and tap it out every two or three sections. A clean, lightly dampened pad finishes better than a clogged one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLittle polish, keep it damp and work it up to high gloss\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou work the Ultra Soft pad with a pea-sized blob of finishing polish at a moderate speed until the polish film goes clear and the mirror gloss stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy colour and grade it pairs with the green \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zvizzer-uc-1000-ultrafine-cut-gruen-finish-politur\"\u003eUC 1000 finishing polish\u003c\/a\u003e, which pulls out the finest swirls and seals in the same pass. Step up one grade of bite with the yellow \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zvizzer-thermo-allrounder-pad-soft-gelb-thermo-schaumpad\"\u003esoft pad\u003c\/a\u003e when there are still visible holograms after a cutting step. Work in sections of about 40 by 40 centimetres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the pad clean: after two or three sections, tap out the polish dust or switch to a fresh pad. A clogged pad just smears and won't build any more gloss. You can clean it with a brush, compressed air or in the wash at 30 to 40 degrees — then air-dry it, never in the dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish and sealing yes, scratch correction no\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultra Soft pad is built for the last step — holograms gone, gloss in, coating laid down evenly. It deliberately doesn't correct, because the soft grade soaks up the cutting power of any polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's exactly its strength when jewelling dark, soft paint and when machine-applying coatings, where a harder pad would drag streaks. Over the rubber backing layer it runs smooth enough that even beginners can pull off a clean mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe limits are clear: when there are scratches or swirls in the paint, reach first for a harder pad from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polierpads-schleifschwamme\"\u003epolishing pad category\u003c\/a\u003e with a cutting or one-step polish, and only then bring in the Ultra Soft pad as the finish. If you want to correct and shine in a single pass, the medium-hard orange pad is the better call — on the green pad the correction just won't happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor the finishing polisher, not the quick reconditioner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultra Soft pad is the right call when you want that last percent of depth after correction, or when you need to lay a coating down mirror-smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's less suited to the quick reconditioner who wants to be done in one pass: with no cut, every defect stays visible. If you regularly work from scratch all the way to a mirror, you're better off with the graded ZviZZer pad system from Ultra Hard to Ultra Soft than with a single pad — each colour a hardness, each hardness a job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one trick no manufacturer writes down: wash a new pad out once and squeeze it dry before you start. Otherwise factory residue in the fresh foam spreads through the first layer and leaves a fine haze on exactly the dark paint the Ultra Soft pad is meant to make shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"ZviZZer","offers":[{"title":"Ø 50\/20\/35 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867589648719,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00005020UC","price":5.83,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 70\/20\/55 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867589681487,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00007020UC","price":6.69,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 90\/20\/75 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867589714255,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00009020UC","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 140\/20\/125 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867589747023,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00014020UC","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 165\/20\/150 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867589779791,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00016520UC","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 90\/20\/75 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57881920667983,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00009020UC_10","price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 90\/20\/75 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57881920700751,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00009020UC_50","price":299.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 50\/20\/35 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57881932923215,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00005020UC_10","price":58.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 50\/20\/35 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57881932955983,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00005020UC_50","price":291.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 70\/20\/55 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57881932988751,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00007020UC_10","price":66.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 70\/20\/55 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57881933021519,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00007020UC_50","price":334.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 140\/20\/125 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57881933054287,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00014020UC_10","price":129.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 140\/20\/125 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57881933087055,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00014020UC_50","price":649.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 165\/20\/150 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57881933119823,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00016520UC_10","price":169.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 165\/20\/150 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57881933152591,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00016520UC_50","price":849.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/zvizzer-thermo-allrounder-pad-ultra-soft-gruen-thermo-schaumpad_50-20-35-mm.png?v=1780779681"},{"product_id":"zvizzer-thermo-mini-pad-soft-gelb-thermo-schaumpad","title":"Thermo Mini Pad \"Soft\" Thermo Foam Pad (Yellow)","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003ePolish tight spots to a deep gloss, right on the money\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the ZviZZer Thermo Mini Pad Soft? A small, round spot polishing pad made of open-cell thermo foam with hook-and-loop backing, in a 10-pack and marked yellow in the ZviZZer colour system, which makes it the soft finishing grade. It polishes tight spots like A-pillars, mirror caps and bumper edges. Not for big panels and not for heavy correction on deep scratches.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ZviZZer Thermo Mini Pad Soft\u003c\/strong\u003e is a mini polishing pad from ZviZZer for spot finishing on tight areas, sorted as yellow in the colour system, which makes it the soft grade. The open-cell thermo foam pulls the friction heat away and holds its shape better than closed-cell standard foam, so the small working face keeps its fine cut across the whole polishing pass. It's built from just two layers, hook-and-loop and thermo foam. It comes in a 10-pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt gets where a 140 mm pad can't.\u003c\/strong\u003e At Ø 15 mm and Ø 25 mm, the Mini Pad Soft polishes mirror feet, A-pillars, door-handle recesses and narrow swage lines right on the money. Where a big pad tips over the edge, the spot pad sits flat on those few square centimetres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft finishing grade with heat-stable foam.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow is the soft grade in the five-step ZviZZer system, matched to the yellow FC 2000 Fine Cut finishing polish. The open-cell thermo foam is up to about 25 percent more heat-stable than standard foam and builds gloss instead of cutting hard. One step up in orange gives you more cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10-pack for repeated spot work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spot pads clog up faster than big pads on that tiny face and get swapped out more often. The 10 pieces per size are made for repeated work, not for one-off use, and they keep your workflow running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common mistake with a mini pad is too much polish and too much pressure on a face barely bigger than a coin. A blob and full pressure trap the heat on a few square centimetres, the pad smears and stops building gloss. Put just one drop on the pad and let the machine run at low speed with light pressure. On the mirror triangle of a Golf, one clean pass did the job for us, where too much product left nothing but a dull haze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne drop of polish, low speed, light pressure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou sit the Mini Pad Soft centred on a small hook-and-loop backing plate, put one drop of fine finishing polish on the foam face and spread it at low speed before you work it out under light pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs a clean base first: washed, decontaminated and taped off at the edges. Keep the pad flat on the surface and don't tip it over the edge, or only the rim runs and the foam tears. The matching yellow \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zvizzer-fc-2000-fine-cut-gelb-finish-politur\"\u003eFC 2000 finishing polish\u003c\/a\u003e is colour-matched to the soft grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the pad clean: on that small face, one clogged patch is enough to make it smear. Knock the polishing dust out now and then, and wash the pad lukewarm after use before the polish cures in the foam. Air-dry it flat, not hot and not balled up, and the foam and backing last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpot finishing yes, heavy correction and big panels no\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini Pad Soft finishes tight spots and pulls out fine holograms, but by design it barely cuts and is no tool for deep scratches or whole body panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts home turf is the spot: that last percent of gloss in places a flat 140 mm pad can't reach. Mirror caps, A-pillars, door-handle recesses, air intakes and narrow swage lines. For bonnets, roofs and doors you grab a big \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polierpads-schleifschwamme\"\u003epolishing pad\u003c\/a\u003e of the same hardness — a mini for a bonnet just doesn't pay off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe limits are clear: if there are deep scratches your fingernail catches, then a harder pad in orange or red with a cutting polish first, and the Mini Soft after that for the finish. If the last percent of depth is missing on a very soft dark clearcoat, you follow the Mini Soft with the finer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zvizzer-thermo-mini-pad-ultra-soft-gruen-thermo-schaumpad\"\u003eMini Pad Ultra Soft in green\u003c\/a\u003e. A pad on its own corrects nothing — the cut only happens together with the polish grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor the detailer, not for the big run\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini Pad Soft is the right call when you finish tight spots properly instead of leaving them dull after the big panel. It's the small version of the same cut logic: yellow and soft and FC 2000, just shrunk to spot size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's less suited to two cases: the heavy correction, where the initial cut is missing, and the large-area job, for which a mini is simply too small. If you only touch up tight spots now and then, the 10-pack lasts you a long time, because a spot needs little pad face. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one point no manufacturer writes down: before you polish, deliberately gather up the spots on the car — mirrors, pillars, handle recesses, sills — and work them in one go with the same mini pad while the machine is already running. That way you use one pad from the 10-pack to the full instead of grabbing a fresh one for every spot, and the result on the detail is every bit as good as on the big panel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZviZZer","offers":[{"title":"Ø 15 × 10 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57867603116367,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TMINI0000015FC","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 25 × 10 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57867603149135,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TMINI0000025FC","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 15 × 10 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882223575375,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TMINI0000015FC_50","price":64.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 25 × 10 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882223608143,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TMINI0000025FC_50","price":74.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/zvizzer-thermo-mini-pad-soft-gelb-thermo-schaumpad_25-x-10-mm.png?v=1780776543"},{"product_id":"zvizzer-thermo-mini-pad-ultra-soft-gruen-thermo-schaumpad","title":"Thermo Mini Pad \"Ultra Soft\" Thermo Foam Pad (Green)","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eThe finest finish where no big pad will reach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the ZviZZer Thermo Mini Pad Ultra Soft? A tiny polishing pad made from open-cell thermo foam with a hook-and-loop backing, in the softest grade Green, as a 10-pack in Ø 15 and Ø 25 millimetres. It polishes out the faintest holograms and lays down sealant in the tightest spots where no normal pad will fit. It's not a cutting pad and it's not meant for whole panels.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ZviZZer Thermo Mini Pad Ultra Soft\u003c\/strong\u003e is a spot \u003cstrong\u003epolishing pad\u003c\/strong\u003e from ZviZZer made of open-cell thermo foam with a hook-and-loop back, in Ø 15 and Ø 25 millimetres as a 10-pack. The colour Green marks the softest of the five hardness grades, so pure finishing with no real cut. The thermo foam pulls the friction heat away, holds its shape and hardness, and makes the Mini the one to grab for badges, lettering and tight contours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eØ 15 and 25 mm for the tightest spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Mini reaches pinpoint what even a 50 mm pad can't: lettering, door-handle recesses, mirror bases, narrow trim strips and headlight corners. Two diameters in the 10-pack cover every small contour without you catching an edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftest of the 5 grades for pure finish with no cut.\u003c\/strong\u003e Green is grade 5 of 5 in the ZviZZer system and removes next to nothing. It polishes out the faintest holograms and halos and builds deep gloss, ideal as the last step on dark, soft clear coats where a harder pad would put in its own streaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermo foam holds the cut and lasts 5 to 6 times longer.\u003c\/strong\u003e The open-cell thermo foam stays dimensionally stable under heat instead of going soft, and according to the maker lasts 5 to 6 times longer than standard foam. On the small Mini plate with its high rim speed, that heat stability is exactly what counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common mistake with a Mini pad is too much speed. A Ø 15 mm pad has a far higher rim speed than a big one at the same rpm, the tiny foam overheats in seconds and burns a hologram ring into dark paint. Wind the machine down, work with little product and keep the pad moving. On a black 2026 clear coat around the fuel-filler cap one pass did it for us, where at full speed we'd first worked a dull patch into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall plate little product low speed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou press the Mini centred onto the matching hook-and-loop backing plate, drop on a bit of finishing polish and work it out at low speed with light pressure until the film goes clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the pad radius is so small, you need a lot less speed than with a big pad, otherwise the rim speed runs away from you. One drop of polish covers several spots. The Mini is colour-matched to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zvizzer-uc-1000-ultrafine-cut-gruen-finish-politur\"\u003egreen UC 1000 Ultrafine Cut\u003c\/a\u003e, the two of them making up the finest finishing and sealing step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the pad clean and damp: on that tiny face, polishing dust clogs it fast, and a clogged Mini just smears and stops building gloss. Never let it run dry. Guided over your thumb joint you get into badges and pillar edges where a plate pad keeps catching somewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinest finish yes correction and panels no\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini Ultra Soft is built for the last percent on small spots and by design removes nothing, which is why it doesn't correct defects but only refines and seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts strength is spot work: the faintest holograms on badges, a seal around lettering, the high gloss in a door-handle recess. As the softest pad in the series it finishes where a medium or hard pad would be too coarse and the defect is only cosmetic anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe limits are honest. If you need to take out light holograms before the finish, then the grade grippier \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zvizzer-thermo-mini-pad-soft-gelb-thermo-schaumpad\"\u003eMini Pad Soft in Yellow\u003c\/a\u003e first, the Ultra Soft only at the end. If you're polishing a whole door or bonnet, the Mini is the wrong call, for that you grab a big pad from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polierpads-schleifschwamme\"\u003epolishing pads and sanding sponges\u003c\/a\u003e. Real scratches only come out with a harder pad and a cutting polish anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor detail work not for the whole body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini earns its keep for anyone who, after polishing the panels, wants to finish the small spots cleanly that no normal pad can reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the cutting power is steered partly through the pad hardness, the green Mini is the finest building block of a stepped system: you correct the panel with bigger, harder pads and bring in the Ultra Soft spot by spot for the finish and the sealing on the contours. You pick between the two diameters of Ø 15 and 25 millimetres by spot, the smaller one for badges and lettering, the bigger one for recesses and narrow trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess suited is the Mini for beginners who've never worked tight contours with a machine. On such a small face a pad forgives little, and a hologram ring is quickly worked in if the speed is off. If you're unsure, practise first on an inconspicuous large panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one point most people underrate: with the Mini the 10-pack isn't a bulk discount, it's the concept. The tiny pads clog faster than big ones and aren't endlessly washable, so on detail work you'd rather swap to a fresh Mini once more than keep smearing with a gummed-up one that stopped building gloss long ago.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZviZZer","offers":[{"title":"Ø 15 × 10 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57867603181903,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TMINI0000015UC","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 25 × 10 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57867603214671,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TMINI0000025UC","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 15 × 10 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882223673679,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TMINI0000015UC_50","price":64.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 25 × 10 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882223706447,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TMINI0000025UC_50","price":74.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/zvizzer-thermo-mini-pad-ultra-soft-gruen-thermo-schaumpad_25-x-10-mm.png?v=1780776547"},{"product_id":"zvizzer-thermo-cone-pad-soft-gelb-thermo-schaumpad","title":"Thermo Cone Pad \"Soft\" Thermo Foam Pad (Yellow)","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003ePolish tight spots and edges hologram-free\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the ZviZZer Thermo Cone Pad Soft? A small, cone-shaped polishing pad made of open-cell thermo foam with a hook-and-loop back, marked Yellow in the colour system as the soft grade. The tapered tip polishes corners, edges and the areas around badges that a flat pad can't reach. Not for large panels like doors or bonnets, and not for polishing out deep scratches.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZviZZer Cone Pad Soft\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cone-shaped polishing pad from ZviZZer made of open-cell thermo foam, marked Yellow in the five-grade colour system and therefore the soft grade. Above the hook-and-loop face sits a dimensionally stable thermo foam that doesn't go soft under friction, so it keeps the cutting power constant. The tapered shape drives that cutting power straight into corners and along edges, where a round flat pad runs out. The pad runs on hook-and-loop on a small backing plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCone tip for the corners a flat pad misses.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tapered shape polishes around badges, at mirror bases, in body creases and along bumper edges. Exactly where a round pad of 140 or 165 mm can't reach, the small Ø 30 mm tip works cleanly right into the radius. So you don't get a dull edge left next to the polished rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstant cutting power from thermo foam.\u003c\/strong\u003e The open-cell thermo foam stays dimensionally stable and doesn't go soft under heat, unlike a standard foam. That's why the soft pad leaves no holograms even at the small tip. According to the manufacturer the tear-resistant foam lasts up to 6 times longer than a conventional pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft as the gentle finishing grade in three hardnesses.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cone Pad comes in 3 hardnesses, Hard, Medium and Soft, and Yellow is the soft one. It cuts very little and refines rather than removing material. That's how you pull the last percent of gloss from tight spots without risking fresh marring there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common mistake with a small cone pad is too much pressure and rpm on that tiny face. The Ø 30 mm tip builds heat in one spot fast, then the polish dries on and you're left with a haze instead of gloss. Little product, low rpm, small movements. Day-to-day in Nordhorn we got the area around a rear badge clean on black paint, where the flat 140 mm pad only came within 2 centimetres of the badge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe tip into the corner, the flank against the edge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou work the Cone Pad Soft spot by spot into the tight areas: the tip into the corner, the flank of the cone against the edge, with a fine polish and low rpm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay-to-day, the yellow ZviZZer Cone Pad Soft is the partner of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zvizzer-fc-2000-fine-cut-gelb-finish-politur\"\u003eFC 2000 finishing polish\u003c\/a\u003e in the same yellow grade. You put a pea-sized blob on the cone face, spread it at around 1,000 rpm and then work it out at 1,500 rpm max with light pressure until the film goes clear. Set the cone on hook-and-loop onto a small backing plate, say on a mini polisher or a cordless detail polisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the pad clean and cool: never push it over the edge of the plate and work with small movements, otherwise the little tip overheats. The big panels next to it you polish with a flat \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polierpads-schleifschwamme\"\u003epolishing pad\u003c\/a\u003e of the same hardness; the Cone Pad is only for the spots the flat pad can't reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTight spots yes, whole panels no\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cone Pad Soft is a detail tool for tight spots in finishing: it cuts little and refines corners and edges rather than working down panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts home turf is everything a round pad leaves out: the area around badges and door handles, mirror bases, body creases, bumper edges and vent slots. There it removes fine holograms and builds gloss, in keeping with the soft yellow grade. On sensitive paint it stays gentle, because the thermo foam keeps the cutting power constant and doesn't tear out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe limits are clear: at Ø 30 mm it's no pad for doors or bonnets, that takes forever and you'd grab a flat pad. And a soft pad corrects no deep scratches. If there's a light defect in a tight spot, you reach for the harder \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zvizzer-thermo-cone-pad-medium-orange-thermo-schaumpad\"\u003eCone Pad Medium in Orange\u003c\/a\u003e with more cut. And a pad on its own cuts nothing: the effect only comes from pad hardness and polish grit working together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor the detail, not for the panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZviZZer Cone Pad Soft is the right call when, after polishing the panels, the tight spots are still dull and you want to bring them up to the same gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's less suited as your only pad for a whole detail, because for panels it simply lacks the size. It's the add-on to the flat pad, not the replacement. Anyone who takes tight spots seriously keeps at least one Cone Pad in the right hardness next to the big pads, here the soft yellow grade for finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne detail that decides the lifespan and that the fewest people bother with: wash out the little cone face right after polishing, before the polish hardens inside it. On that tiny face especially, hardened residue glues up the open foam straight away, then the tip won't take any more polish and the cone is done. Air-dry it lying flat, not in the sun. That way the tear-resistant thermo foam stays dimensionally stable and you really do get the six-fold lifespan out of it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZviZZer","offers":[{"title":"Ø 30 × 40 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867603673423,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-CE000040FC","price":7.63,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 30 × 40 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882184417615,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-CE000040FC_10","price":76.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 30 × 40 mm \/ 30 Stück","offer_id":57882184450383,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-CE000040FC_30","price":228.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/zvizzer-thermo-cone-pad-soft-gelb-thermo-schaumpad.png?v=1780779817"}],"url":"https:\/\/detailing1.co.uk\/collections\/finishing-pads-aus-schaumstoff.oembed?page=2","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}