Autostolz Polishing Pad Chart

Autostolz High Cut Polishing Pad 145/30mm

A complex dual layer pad design, rethinks the foam pad to improve cutting ability and work times. 

The white open celled cutting layer has fine crosshatched cuts that serve multiple purposes.  More compound is retained on the pad, and as the pad is used these open up and expand to increase the surface area and abrasion, similar to the fibers of a wool pad, but with the cooling and longer work time advantages of an open cell foam pad.  These cuts also increase work time as the pad cools better, and the cuts allow removed clearcoat to go away from the surface, for a better finish, and the pad can be used longer.

This is complemented with the red closed cell thermal layer, which endures pad strength and stability under heat and isolates the cutting surface from the backing plate and machine.  This further improves work times and a more consistent pad structure for better and more even finish.

All these combine to allow a more efficient high cut polish, and better finish results.

The Pad tapers out to allow easier polishing into tight areas without the backing plate coming into contact with the paint surface.

Size: Medium Fits 5”/125mm Backing plates Pad Size: 145mmx25mm

Cut:   High

Recommended Combinations:   Autostolz Heavy Cut Compound

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Autostolz/Rockcar Blue Euro Polishing Pad

This Firm Pad is what we recommend for one step polishing on hard paint/clearcoat such as on European Cars.

This firm pad is open cell to maximise cooling and minimize heat buildup.  The foam is highly heat resistant to allow longer work times on hard paint.  The fine crosshatched cuts that serve multiple purposes:  More compound is retained on the pad, and as the pad is used these open up and expand to increase the surface area and abrasion, similar to the fibers of a wool pad, but with the cooling and longer work time advantages of an open cell foam pad.  These cuts also increase work time as the pad cools better, and the cuts allow removed clearcoat to go away from the surface, for a better finish, and the pad can be used longer.

A 90-degree step reduces pad roll.

Size: Medium Fits 5”/125mm Backing plates Pad Size: 145mmx25mm

Cut:  High (1 Step for Hard Paint/Clearcoat, European Cars)

Recommended Combinations:  Autostolz One Step Polish & Compound

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Autostolz/Rockcar Purple Standard Medium Polishing Pad 145/25mm

This Firm Pad is a high quality medium pad.  Ideal for 1 step or 3 step polishes, or light all round detailing work.  

This firm pad is coarse open cell to maximise cooling and minimize heat buildup.  The foam is highly heat resistant to allow longer work times on hard paint.  The fine crosshatched cuts that serve multiple purposes:  More compound is retained on the pad, and as the pad is used these open up and expand to increase the surface area and abrasion, similar to the fibers of a wool pad, but with the cooling and longer work time advantages of an open cell foam pad.  These cuts also increase work time as the pad cools better, and the cuts allow removed clearcoat to go away from the surface, for a better finish, and the pad can be used longer.

A 90-degree step reduces pad roll.

Size: Medium Fits 5”/125mm Backing plates Pad Size: 145mmx25mm

Cut:  Medium (1 Step for Most Cars)

Recommended Combinations:  Autostolz One Step Polish & Compound

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Autostolz Orange Polishing Finishing Pad

A high quality fine finishing pad for all surfaces.  A dense closed cell foam structure is semi firm and stable, without cross cuts for a low cut, high shine consistent final finish, or applying glazes, sealants or waxes. A 90-degree step reduces pad roll.

This pad is a staple in the range and most commonly used as a second step in a two stop polish.  It is versatile for all types of clearcoat and paint surfaces. 

Size: Medium Fits 5”/125mm Backing plates Pad Size: 145mmx25mm

Cut:  Low (Finishing Pad)

Recommended Combinations:  Autostolz Final Finish Polish, Autostolz Enhanced Wax.\

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Autostolz/Rockcar Gold Soft Polishing Pads for Soft Paint, Asian Cars, Holograms and application of products

This Soft Pad is what we recommend for one step polishing on hard paint/clearcoat such as on European Cars.

This soft pad is open cell to maximise cooling and minimize heat buildup.  The foam is highly heat resistant to allow longer work times on hard paint.  The fine crosshatched cuts that serve multiple purposes:  More compound is retained on the pad, and as the pad is used these open up and expand to increase the surface area and abrasion, similar to the fibers of a wool pad, but with the cooling and longer work time advantages of an open cell foam pad.  These cuts also increase work time as the pad cools better, and the cuts allow removed clearcoat to go away from the surface, for a better finish, and the pad can be used longer.

A 90-degree step reduces pad roll.

Size: Medium Fits 5”/125mm Backing plates Pad Size: 145mmx25mm

Cut:  Low (1 Step for Soft Paint/Clearcoat,eg Japanese/Asian Cars, Hologram Removal, applying glazes, sealants or waxes)

Recommended Combinations:  Autostolz One Step Polish & Compound,  Autostolz Final Finish Polish, Autostolz Enhanced Wax.

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Autostolz/Rockcar Super Soft "Black Cloud" Finishing Pad 145mmx30mm

An Extremely soft pad, thicker thank our normal pads at 30mm thick, with deep mountain like soft bumps to gently cushion the paint.  This pad is dual layered with an isolating orange interface layer to isolate movement and give more consistent even pressure on the paint surface.  The combination of the pads softness, the thick mountain like cushioning design, and the interface layer all combine to help achieve consistent even pressure on the paint surface. 

Ideal for difficult soft paint, or for reaching the ultimate level of gloss and shine in a final finish.  

A 90-degree step reduces pad roll.

Size: Medium Fits 5”/125mm Backing plates Pad Size: 145mmx30mm

Cut:  Low 

Recommended Combinations:  Autostolz One Step Polish & Compound,  Autostolz Final Finish Polish

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