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    RUPES DA Fine High Performance Foam Pad (Yellow)

    RUPES DA Fine High Performance Foam Pad is recommended for use on Dual Action (DA) random and orbital polishers. The pad fits on a 150mm backing pl...

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    Chemical Guys Orange Hex Logic Quantum Medium Cutting Pad

    Chemical Guys Orange Quantum pad removes moderate to heavy swirl marks, scratches, oxidation, and water spots from painted finishes. Quantum Physic...

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    RUPES DA Coarse High Performance Foam Pad (Blue)

    RUPES DA Coarse High Performance Pad is recommended for use on Dual Action (DA) random and orbital polishers. The pad fits on a 150mm backing plate...

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    RUPES DA Ultra-Fine High Performance Foam Pad (White)

    RUPES DA Ultra-Fine High Performance Foam Pad is recommended for use on Dual Action (DA) random and orbital polishers. The 180mm pad fits on a 150m...

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    CARPRO Glass Rayon Polishing Pad

    CARPRO glass rayon polishing pads with a high cutting minimal heat in use. Stable glass cutting pads for fitting to velcro pads. Sold singularly.

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    Chemical Guys White Hex Logic Light Polishing Pad

    Chemical Guys White Light Polishing Pad can be used for the application of waxes, micro-fine polishes and sealants. This pad has very light cutting...

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    Chemical Guys Green Hex Logic Quantum Heavy Polishing Pad

    Chemical Guys Green Hex Logic Quantum Heavy Polishing Pads are heavy-polishing pads. Polishing pads are softer and gentler than cutting pads, which...

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    Lake Country Microfibre Cutting Pad

    The Lake Country Microfibre Cutting Pad is made with a blue foam backing and white microfiber front. These unique materials allow for industry lead...

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    Koch-Chemie Heavy Cut Foam Pad

    The brand new Koch-Chemie Heavy Cut Pad is made from abrasive sponge and designed to remove strong weathering and deep scratches working in collabo...

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    Chemical Guys White Hex Logic Quantum Light Polishing Pad

    White Quantum Pads are medium-light polishing pads. Polishing pads are soft and gentle, and restore a deep wet shine to painted finishes. The refin...

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    Chemical Guys Yellow Hex Logic Quantum Heavy Cutting Pad

    Chemical Guys Yellow Hex Logic Quantum Heavy Cutting Pads are perfect for removing severe swirls, scratches, water spot etching, and oxidation with...

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    CARPRO White Gloss Pad

    The CARPRO Gloss Pad is made of a unique Japanese open cell polyurethane foam specifically designed for finishing to a high gloss on many paint typ...

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    Koch-Chemie Fine Cut Foam Pad

    The brand new Koch-Chemie Fine Cut Pad is made from medium abrasive sponge designed to remove moderate weathering and scratches working in collabor...

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    Flexipads Orange Pro-Detail Medium Heavy Cutting Pad (5.5")

    Flexipads Orange Pro-Detail Medium Heavy Cutting Pad is a hex-logic patterned surface pad, designed to cut surface to retain compound, delivering t...

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    Slim's Detailing 75mm Backing Pad Kit With Hook and Loop

    75mm Backing Pad Kit With Hook and Loop compounding and polishing pads. Contents: Hard Orange Compounding Pad Medium White Polishing Pad Soft Blac...

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    3M Perfect-It Green Polishing Pad (150mm)

    Long lasting foam, easily attached to 3M back-up pads. Suitable for use with a machine polisher and Fast Cut + compound. This pad works hard to del...

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    Lake Country Orange Foam Light Cutting Pad

    The Lake Country Orange Foam Light Cutting Pad is designed for use with polishes and swirl removers suitable for use on swirl marks, water spots, o...

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    Chemical Guys Black Hex Logic Quantum Extra Soft Finishing Pad

    Black Quantum Pads are extra light duty finishing pads. While cutting and polishing pads remove paint to restore gloss and shine, finishing pads ha...

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    CARPRO Orange Polishing Pad

    The CARPRO Orange Polishing Pad is composed of an open cell foam designed for medium polishing of light scratches and holograms on most types of pa...

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    Chemical Guys Black Hex Logic Extra Soft Finishing Pad

    Chemical Guys Black Hex Logic Extra Soft Finishing Pad is firm enough to withstand added pressure during final finishing to remove buffer swirls. I...

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    Koch-Chemie Micro Cut Soft Foam Pad

    The brand new Koch-Chemie Micro Cut Soft Pad is made from high-quality specialised sponge designed to remove fine scratches, holograms, and polishi...

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    Lake Country Yellow Foam Cutting Pad

    The Lake Country Yellow Foam Cutting Pad is designed for use with compounds and heavy swirl removers without absorbing too much of the product. Thi...

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    RUPES iBrid Yellow Fine Polishing Foam Pad

    The RUPES iBrid Fine Polishing Foam Pad is only for use with random orbital polishers. Recommended for use with fine cut compound for excellent res...

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    Flexipads Orange X-Slim Medium Cutting Pad

    An extremely versatile cutting foam, with rounded edges to illuminate swirls, marks and oxidation. Constructed from long lasting foam technology, t...

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    Flexipads Microfibre Cutting Disc (5")

    Flexipads Microfibre Cutting Disc is suitable for DA or rotary polishers. Best for medium and hard paints. Made in Great Britain. Size: 5" / 135mm...

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    RUPES DA Coarse Wool Polishing Pad

    The new RUPES coarse wool polishing pad is designed to remove severe paint defects from all paintwork. Made from dual-density wool with rigid foam ...

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    3M Perfect-It III Ultrafina Polishing Pad (150mm)

    Long lasting waffle foam. This high gloss pad is ideal for final polishing and is recommended for use with 3M Perfect-It III Ultrafina SE Polish or...

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    RUPES Coarse DA Microfibre Pad

    RUPES Coarse DA Microfibre Pads are specifically designed to remove severe defects, sanding marks, scratches on fully cured or harder paint system...

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    Meguiar's 5" DA Microfibre Finishing Pad (Pack of 2)

    Meguiar's DA microfiber system is a brand new development in correction using a dual action polisher. When these pads were introduced they really c...

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    Koch-Chemie One Cut Foam Pad

    The brand new Koch-Chemie One Cut Pad is made from medium abrasive sponge designed to remove moderate weathering and deep scratches working in coll...

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    Chemical Guys Blue Hex Logic Soft Finishing Pad (5.5")

    Chemical Guys Blue Hex Logic Soft Finishing Pad delivers a super fine finish for use with ultra fine polishes, glazes and light surface cleaners. H...

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    3M Perfect-It Yellow Polishing Pad 150mm

    3M Perfect-It™ Compounding Pads are easily attached to 3M Back Up Pads for use with a machine polisher. The long lasting foam ensures that they can...

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    Chemical Guys Yellow Hex Logic Heavy Cutting Pad

    Chemical Guys Yellow Hex Logic Heavy Cutting Pad is designed to apply compounds or polishes to remove serve oxidation, swirls and scratches. The ye...

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    RUPES DA Intermediate Foam Polishing Pad (Light Blue)

    RUPES DA Intermediate Pad is recommended for use on Dual Action (DA) random and orbital polishers. The pad fits on a 150mm backing plate, and is th...

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    CARPRO MFPad Microfibre Heavy Cutting Pad

    These CARPRO Microfibre Heavy Cutting Pads are designed to give the best results in microfibre pad technology. Get a fast cut with less work. The m...

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    Flexipads 3" DA Microfibre Cutting Disc

    Flexipad foam yellow finishing disc, for use with a DA polishing machine. Microfibre surface with a 10mm foam layer. The microfibre disc technology...

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Car Polishing Pads: The Right Pad for Every Stage of Correction

Choosing the right car polishing pads is essential for achieving a flawless, swirl-free finish. Our range of foam, wool, microfibre, and glass pads works with both rotary and dual action polishers, giving you the control and precision needed to remove scratches, holograms, and imperfections while enhancing gloss. Trusted brands like CARPRO, RUPES, and FLEX deliver consistent results for enthusiasts and professional detailers alike.

At Slim's Detailing we stock DA polishing pads and machine polishing pads from a range of brands including our own Slim's Detailing range. Whether you're working through a full correction stage or simply finishing to a high gloss, you'll find the right pad here.

Trusted by detailers and first-time users

"Still the best heavy cutting pad I've ever used." – David Entwistle (RUPES DA Coarse High Performance Foam Pad Blue)

"Really great pad for removing scratches out of vehicle glass." – Stu Pearce (CARPRO Glass Rayon Polishing Pad)

"Excellent gloss pad especially when used with CARPRO Essence Plus." – Martin Bailey (CARPRO White Gloss Pad)

Which car polishing pad do you need?

Best for heavy cutting and correction: A coarse foam or wool pad paired with a cutting compound removes deep scratches, sanding marks, and heavy oxidation. RUPES DA Coarse High Performance Foam Pad and CARPRO Flash Pad Heavy Cut are both strong options for this stage.

Best for medium correction: For light to moderate defects, swirl marks, and holograms, a medium cut foam or microfibre pad removes imperfections while leaving a surface that needs minimal refinement. Koch-Chemie One Cut Foam Pad and CARPRO Orange Polishing Pad are well-suited to this stage.

Best for finishing: A fine or ultra-fine foam pad brings paint to a high gloss after correction stages, removing haze and leaving a swirl-free result. RUPES DA Fine High Performance Foam Pad and CARPRO White Gloss Pad are both reliable finishing pads.

Best DA polishing pads: For dual action polishers, the RUPES DA foam pad range covers every stage from coarse to ultra-fine.

Best machine polishing pads for rotary use: Rotary polishers require pads built for higher heat and speed. RUPES Rotary Coarse Wool Polishing Pad and RUPES Yellow Rotary Waffle Pad Fine are designed specifically for rotary polisher use.

Best for glass polishing: Glass requires specialist pads that remove scratches and water marks without damaging the surface. CARPRO Glass Rayon Polishing Pad and CARPRO GlassCUT Pad are formulated specifically for glass surfaces.

Best for wool cutting: Wool pads offer superior cutting power for heavy correction. RUPES DA Coarse Wool Polishing Pad is an excellent choice for removing severe paint defects with a DA polisher.

Best for microfibre cutting: Microfibre pads provide high friction and precision for both correction and finishing. CARPRO MFPad Microfibre Heavy Cutting Pad and RUPES Coarse DA Microfibre Pad are both strong options for microfibre cutting work.

Understanding car polishing pads

Choosing the right machine polishing pad is as important as choosing the right polish or compound. The pad and product work together: a more aggressive pad amplifies the cutting power of a compound, while a softer pad refines the finish. Using the wrong combination can either underperform on correction or inflict unnecessary damage to the paintwork.

Polishing is typically a staged process. Most detailers work through two or three stages: a cutting or compounding stage to remove defects, a medium stage to refine the result, and a finishing stage to bring the paint to a high gloss. Each stage uses a different pad and product combination.

Key things to consider when choosing your car polish pads:

  • The level of correction needed: heavier defects need a more aggressive pad and compound combination

  • Whether you're using a DA or rotary polisher: some pads are designed for one or the other

  • Pad size: larger pads cover more area but smaller pads offer more precision on tight curves and edges

  • Pad material: foam offers control and predictability; wool provides more cutting power; microfibre sits between the two in terms of cut and finish

Car polishing pad product breakdown

Foam Polishing Pads

Foam pads are the most common in detailing, available in a range of grades from heavy cut to ultra-fine finishing. RUPES DA Coarse High Performance Foam Pad is a heavy cutting pad for use with DA polishers, widely regarded as one of the best in its category. Koch-Chemie Heavy Cut Foam Pad is designed for removing strong weathering and deep scratches. For medium correction, CARPRO Orange Polishing Pad handles light scratches and holograms on most paint types. For finishing, CARPRO White Gloss Pad and RUPES DA Fine High Performance Foam Pad both deliver a high gloss result with minimal haze. Foam pads are available across the RUPES, Koch-Chemie, CARPRO, Chemical Guys, Flexipads, Lake Country, 3M, and Slim's ranges in a variety of sizes.

Microfibre Polishing Pads

Microfibre pads provide high friction and superior cutting performance while contouring easily to curves and complex surfaces. CARPRO MFPad Microfibre Heavy Cutting Pad delivers a fast cut with less effort. RUPES Coarse DA Microfibre Pad removes severe defects and sanding marks on fully cured or harder paint systems. Browse the full microfibre pad range.

Wool Polishing Pads

Wool pads offer superior cutting power for heavy correction work, removing severe scratches, sanding marks, and weathering effects. RUPES DA Coarse Wool Polishing Pad is made from dual-density wool with rigid foam backing for use with DA polishers. RUPES Rotary Coarse Wool Polishing Pad is designed specifically for rotary polisher use. Browse the full wool pad range.

Glass Polishing Pads

Glass requires specialist car polish pads that won't damage the surface. CARPRO Glass Rayon Polishing Pad provides high cutting with minimal heat for stable glass polishing. CARPRO GlassCUT Pad uses soft yet dense abrasive material capable of removing water spots, scratches, and contamination from glass surfaces.

Specialist and Finishing Discs

For fine finishing and denibbing, 3M Trizact discs use a pyramid structure containing multiple layers of fine grade abrasive for a consistent, controlled result. RUPES Ibrid De-Nibbing Discs are replacement abrasive discs for RUPES iBrid polishers, available in P2000 and P3000 grades. CARPRO PolyShave Pad deep cleans paint and glass as a clay bar alternative in less time and with less effort.

Backing Pads and Pad Handles

Slim's Detailing 75mm Backing Pad Kit includes a compounding pad, polishing pad, and finishing pad in one kit. CARPRO Buff Handle Kit is an ergonomic hand polishing handle compatible with CARPRO Orange and Glass BUFF pads, ideal for targeted hand correction without a machine.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a cutting pad and a finishing pad? A cutting pad uses a more aggressive foam or fibre to remove surface defects such as scratches, swirls, and oxidation. A finishing pad uses a finer, softer material to refine the paintwork after correction, removing any haze or marks left by the cutting stage and leaving a high gloss result. Most correction work involves both.

Which polishing pads are best for a DA polisher? Most foam pads in our range are compatible with DA polishers. The RUPES DA foam pad range covers every stage from coarse to ultra-fine and is specifically designed for DA random orbital use. Microfibre pads from CARPRO and RUPES are also well suited to DA correction work.

Can I use the same pad for cutting and finishing? Not for the best results. Using a cutting pad for finishing leaves a surface that requires further refinement. A dedicated finishing pad removes the haze left by the cutting stage and brings the paint to its highest gloss. Working through the correct stages with the right pad at each gives significantly better results.

How do I know what size pad to use? Pad size depends on your backing plate and the area you're working on. Larger pads such as 150mm and 180mm cover more area efficiently on large flat panels. Smaller pads such as 40mm and 75mm offer more precision on tight curves, door edges, and complex bodywork shapes.

Browse car polishing pads at Slim's Detailing

Whether you're looking for DA polishing pads for a first-time correction, machine polishing pads for professional results, or specialist glass or microfibre pads for a specific task, you'll find the right product here. Browse the full range of car polish pads and find what suits your polisher and your process.