{"title":"Cutting-Pads aus Schaumstoff","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eCutting-Pads aus Schaumstoff\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting-Pads aus Schaumstoff\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cutting-Pads übertragen Politur für erhöhten Abtrag. Die Schaumstruktur ist für erhöhten Abtrag eingeordnet; Politur und Lack bestimmen, welches Finish danach verbleibt.\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=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-pads-cutting-pads-aus-schaumstoff\"\u003eMini-Pads – Cutting-Pads aus Schaumstoff\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kleine-pads-cutting-pads-aus-schaumstoff\"\u003eKleine Pads – Cutting-Pads aus Schaumstoff\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mittlere-pads-cutting-pads-aus-schaumstoff\"\u003eMittlere Pads – Cutting-Pads aus Schaumstoff\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"koch-chemie-polierpad-heavy-cut-foam-pad-rot-2024","title":"Heavy Cut Foam Pad \"Rot\" Abrasive Cutting Foam \/ Polishing Pad (2024)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew Pads on the Block\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e — Reworked Pad System 2024: \u003c\/strong\u003eTougher, longer-lasting and dialled in for dual-action polishers. We've already got the new Koch-Chemie pads in stock. Order now and you're guaranteed to get the new 2024 pads.  \u003cp\u003eHere's what Koch-Chemie says: \"Our R\u0026amp;D team put real expertise and plenty 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 doing the work. The now 25 mm tall pads with a reshaped bead last longer thanks to the rounded edge, and still hug the surface as flexibly as ever. With these improvements our new pads now work really well with dual-action polishers 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 experience when you work with our pads. You don't want to miss out on that. For maximum process reliability we're sticking with the colour coding on the pads, so it stays easy to match pad to polish. That saves time and is a real help in the day-to-day grind of a busy detailing job.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Micro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\" (Soft) — Polishing Pad (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Micro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for gently working delicate and tricky paint, like sticky paint. Its soft foam structure flexes to the paint surface and effectively pulls out light scratches, holograms and polishing haze. Pair it with the \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut M2.02\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut \u0026amp; Finish P3.01\u003c\/strong\u003e polish and you're guaranteed a hologram-free, glossy finish. The pad is dialled in for dual-action polishers and, thanks to its soft build, gives you a gentle but effective cut.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft build\u003c\/strong\u003e for delicate and tricky paint like sticky paint.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective against holograms and light scratches\u003c\/strong\u003e when paired with Micro Cut polishes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDialled in for dual-action polishers\u003c\/strong\u003e for an even, gentle pass.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGentle on delicate paint\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\"\u003c\/strong\u003e was built specifically for softly handling delicate paint. Its soft structure spreads the polish evenly without harming the paint. It's brilliant for removing holograms and light scratches and leaves a flawless finish behind. On tricky paint like sticky paint, the pad gives you spot-on control and flex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA perfect match with Micro Cut polishes\u003c\/h3\u003e \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 finishing and, together with the soft pad, get you the best results. The pad lets you go easy on the polish and leaves a streak-free finish with brilliant gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGentle finishing with dual-action polishers\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThanks to the rounded edges and 25 mm height, the pad hugs the surface perfectly and lets you work gently with dual-action polishers. The soft foam structure cuts the risk of buffer trails and gives you even results, even on demanding paint surfaces. The pad gives you maximum control and efficiency for detailers who want the very best finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Micro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\" (Soft) — Polishing Pad (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Micro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for gently working delicate and tricky paint, like sticky paint. Its soft foam structure flexes to the paint surface and effectively pulls out light scratches, holograms and polishing haze. Pair it with the \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut M2.02\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut \u0026amp; Finish P3.01\u003c\/strong\u003e polish and you're guaranteed a hologram-free, glossy finish. The pad is dialled in for dual-action polishers and, thanks to its soft build, gives you a gentle but effective cut.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft build\u003c\/strong\u003e for delicate and tricky paint like sticky paint.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective against holograms and light scratches\u003c\/strong\u003e when paired with Micro Cut polishes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDialled in for dual-action polishers\u003c\/strong\u003e for an even, gentle pass.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGentle on delicate paint\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMicro Cut Soft Foam Pad \"Violett\"\u003c\/strong\u003e was built specifically for softly handling delicate paint. Its soft structure spreads the polish evenly without harming the paint. It's brilliant for removing holograms and light scratches and leaves a flawless finish behind. On tricky paint like sticky paint, the pad gives you spot-on control and flex.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA perfect match with Micro Cut polishes\u003c\/h3\u003e \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 finishing and, together with the soft pad, get you the best results. The pad lets you go easy on the polish and leaves a streak-free finish with brilliant gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGentle finishing with dual-action polishers\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThanks to the rounded edges and 25 mm height, the pad hugs the surface perfectly and lets you work gently with dual-action polishers. The soft foam structure cuts the risk of buffer trails and gives you even results, even on demanding paint surfaces. The pad gives you maximum control and efficiency for detailers who want the very best finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Heavy Cut Foam Pad \"Rot\" — Polishing Pad (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Heavy Cut Foam Pad \"Rot\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is the go-to choice for serious detailers who want to knock out deep scratches and heavy weathering fast. This heavily abrasive polishing pad is a perfect match for the \u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Cut H9.02 polish\u003c\/strong\u003e and brings plenty of cut for intensive paint correction. Thanks to the improved cell structure and the optimised compression hardness, the pad lasts an extremely long time and is especially suited to dual-action polishers. The 25 mm height and the rounded edges give you a precise, controlled pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh abrasiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e for fast, effective paint correction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter durability\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to optimised cell structure and compression hardness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for dual-action polishers\u003c\/strong\u003e and ideal paired with Heavy Cut H9.02.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaximum cut for intensive paint correction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Heavy Cut Foam Pad \"Rot\"\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers outstanding cut and is built specifically to clear deep scratches, heavy weathering and other serious paint damage. Paired with the \u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Cut H9.02 polish\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pad gets you fast results and a precise correction. The hard structure of the pad spreads the polish efficiently and gives you maximum cutting power to take out even stubborn damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBetter durability for longer sessions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the optimised cell structure and compression hardness, the \u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Cut Foam Pad \"Rot\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially long-lasting. Even on heavy jobs the structure stays stable and keeps performance high. Thanks to the pad's better abrasion resistance, detailers can work longer on one pad without losing efficiency, which clearly improves the value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDialled in for dual-action polishers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis polishing pad was built specifically for use with dual-action polishers. The rounded edges and 25 mm height mean the pad hugs every surface perfectly. It gives you maximum control and precision, even on uneven panels. That gets you even results without unwanted buffer trails and lets you get the correction work done faster and more efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"Ø 150mm \/ 6\"","offer_id":49737622225231,"sku":"D1-KCX-9998312","price":17.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 126mm \/ 5\"","offer_id":49737622257999,"sku":"D1-KCX-9998311","price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"76mm \/ 3\" diameter","offer_id":49737622389071,"sku":"D1-KCX-9998310","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 45mm \/ 1.7\"","offer_id":49737622618447,"sku":"D1-KCX-9998325","price":49.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-polierpad-heavy-cut-foam-pad-rot-2024.png?v=1727245929"},{"product_id":"gyeon-q2m-rotary-eccentric-heavy-cut-polierpad","title":"Q²M Heavy Cut polishing pad (Rotary \/ Eccentric)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaximum cutting power on the pad – GYEON Q²M Heavy Cut polishing pad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the GYEON Q²M Heavy Cut polishing pad? The GYEON Q²M Heavy Cut polishing pad is a hard correction pad for rotary and DA machines – built for aggressive defect correction with Q²M Compound+ or other heavy-cut compounds at maximum cut.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're chasing deep scratches, heavy swirls or badly oxidised paint, the pad matters just as much as the compound. The \u003cstrong\u003eGYEON Q²M Heavy Cut polishing pad\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most aggressive foam pad in the GYEON polishing line-up – a hard cell structure that pulls every bit of cut out of the compound and still delivers on hard paint or extreme defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard foam cell structure for maximum compound activation.\u003c\/strong\u003e How hard the pad is decides how aggressively the abrasives in the compound work the paint. The Heavy Cut pad puts maximum pressure into the surface and breaks the abrasives down fully – the highest correction power you get out of a foam pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast compound release so you keep moving.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Q²M Heavy Cut pad takes compound up quickly and lays it down evenly on the panel. The open-cell structure stops the compound drying out in the pad, so the cut stays constant right through the set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuns on both rotary and DA.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Q²M Heavy Cut pad works on both machine types – on the rotary you get the full cut for extreme defects, on the DA you keep serious correction with a lot more margin for error if you're not a veteran yet.\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 Always start the Q²M Heavy Cut pad with a test spot somewhere out of sight – especially on soft paint (a lot of imports). Push the Heavy Cut pad too hard and you take off more clear than you meant to. Run speed 6–8 on the DA, 1000–1500 rpm on the rotary. After the correction step with Q²M Compound+ you finish with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-polish-finishing-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Polish\u003c\/a\u003e and a soft pad, no shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the Heavy Cut pad earns its keep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou grab the Q²M Heavy Cut pad when: deep scratches won't come out fully with a medium compound, the paint is oxidised and flat (cars that went years without any care), stubborn holograms from a bad earlier polish have to go, or a very hard paint (some BMW and Ferrari finishes) simply needs more bite. Heavy Cut pad + \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-compound-plus-redefined-heavy-cut-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Compound+\u003c\/a\u003e is the combo for maximum correction – knowing full well that finishing with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-polish-finishing-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Polish\u003c\/a\u003e + a soft pad always has to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe pad sequence for a full paint correction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn badly defected paint we run a three-step pad sequence: Heavy Cut pad + \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-compound-plus-redefined-heavy-cut-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Compound+\u003c\/a\u003e for the heavy correction, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-cut-rotary-eccentric-polierpad\"\u003eCut pad\u003c\/a\u003e + \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-compound-medium-cut-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Compound\u003c\/a\u003e to refine and pull out the holograms the Compound+ left behind, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-finish-rotary-eccentric-polierpad\"\u003eFinish pad\u003c\/a\u003e + \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-polish-finishing-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Polish\u003c\/a\u003e for the final gloss. Before the coating: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-prep-entfetter-alkoholbasis\"\u003eQ²M Prep\u003c\/a\u003e as a last IPA wipe-down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLooking after the Heavy Cut pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q²M Heavy Cut pad is a tough bit of kit that survives plenty of jobs if you look after it. After every polishing session, clean it with a pad brush under running water and rinse every last bit of compound out. Let it dry lying flat. Heavy cut pads normally last longer than softer ones, because the firmer structure doesn't collapse as fast. Still: the moment the pad stops cutting evenly or starts lifting off the backing, replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying advice: the Q²M Heavy Cut pad for serious correction work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GYEON Q²M Heavy Cut polishing pad is the tool of choice for keen detailers and pros working on extreme defects or badly neglected paint. As a complete pad set we'd grab: Q²M Heavy Cut + \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-cut-rotary-eccentric-polierpad\"\u003eCut\u003c\/a\u003e + \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-polish-rotary-eccentric-polierpad\"\u003ePolish\u003c\/a\u003e + \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-finish-rotary-eccentric-polierpad\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/a\u003e pad, paired with the GYEON polishing kit of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-compound-plus-redefined-heavy-cut-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Compound+\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-compound-medium-cut-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Compound\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-polish-finishing-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Polish\u003c\/a\u003e for the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GYEON","offers":[{"title":"Rotary \/ Ø 80 mm (2 pieces)","offer_id":57335256088911,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MRHC80","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rotary \/ Ø 145 mm (1 piece)","offer_id":57335260021071,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MRHC145","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eccentric \/ Ø 80 mm (2 pieces)","offer_id":57337502204239,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MEHC80","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eccentric \/ Ø 145 mm (1 piece)","offer_id":57337502237007,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MEHC146","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/gyeon-q2m-heavy-cut-polierpad.png?v=1774633860"},{"product_id":"gyeon-q2m-cut-rotary-eccentric-polierpad","title":"Q²M Cut Polishing Pad (Rotary \/ Eccentric)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDefect correction with precision – GYEON Q²M Cut Polishing Pad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the GYEON Q²M Cut Polishing Pad? The GYEON Q²M Cut Polishing Pad is a medium-firm pad for rotary and dual-action machines – built for the correction stage with medium-cut compounds, with even compound pick-up and controlled heat build-up so you can work precisely.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pad matters as much to the end result as the compound itself. The \u003cstrong\u003eGYEON Q²M Cut Polishing Pad\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for the correction stage of paint work – to run with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-compound-medium-cut-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Compound\u003c\/a\u003e (medium cut) on both dual-action and rotary machines. The medium-firm foam cell strikes the right balance between compound pick-up, heat build-up and cut, so your defect correction stays controlled and repeatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium-firm foam cell that takes compound on and gives it back evenly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foam structure of the Q²M Cut pad is dialled in for medium-cut compounds like Q²M Compound – the pad soaks the compound up evenly and releases it onto the paint in a controlled way, so the finish comes out uniform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControlled heat build-up keeps the paint out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Too much heat while polishing can damage paint – especially soft paint or wrapped panels. The Q²M Cut pad is built so the heat stays in the safe zone, even when you push the machine settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJust as happy on a dual-action as on a rotary.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Q²M Cut Polishing Pad runs on both machine types – on the dual-action for safer, more forgiving passes, on the rotary when you want more cut. The pad holds its shape, so results stay consistent whichever machine you grab.\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 Prime the Q²M Cut pad before its first job with a small amount of compound (spread 3–4 drops across the pad and run it in on a piece of cardboard with no pressure). That loads the pad evenly and saves you a patchy first pass. Clean the pad regularly with a pad brush – a clogged pad loses a serious chunk of its cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePicking a pad in the GYEON polishing system: which pad for which job?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGYEON built its pads as one matched system. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-rotary-eccentric-heavy-cut-polierpad\"\u003eHeavy Cut pad\u003c\/a\u003e for heavy defects with Compound+, the Q²M Cut pad for medium defects with Q²M Compound, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-polish-rotary-eccentric-polierpad\"\u003ePolish pad\u003c\/a\u003e for fine correction and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-finish-rotary-eccentric-polierpad\"\u003eFinish pad\u003c\/a\u003e for the last pass and coating prep. On top of that come the lambswool pads for the rotary (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-rotary-wool-heavy-cut-polierpad-lammfell-weiss\"\u003eHeavy Cut\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-rotary-wool-cut-polierpad-lammfell-grau\"\u003eCut\u003c\/a\u003e) when you want maximum cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePad care and how long a pad lasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolishing pads are wear parts, but treat them right and they last a lot longer. After every polishing session, clean the pad with a pad brush or a pad washer – compound left sitting in the foam kills your cut and can put scratches back in. The Q²M Cut pad cleans up gently with water and mild soap, and once it is dry it goes straight back to work. A clean pad always beats an old, saturated one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to pair it with: Q²M Cut pad and compound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe go-to combo for medium defect correction: Q²M Cut pad + \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-compound-medium-cut-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Compound\u003c\/a\u003e on the dual-action (speed 5–7) or the rotary (1200–1500 rpm). That pairing pulls out everyday swirls, wash marks and light holograms in a single pass. For the finishing step after it: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-finish-rotary-eccentric-polierpad\"\u003eQ²M Finish pad\u003c\/a\u003e + \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-polish-finishing-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Polish\u003c\/a\u003e for the final depth of gloss. The matched system gets you professional results you can repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Q²M Cut pad on different types of car\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q²M Cut pad works on every automotive paint – from soft import clearcoats to hard German premium paint. On soft paint: lower speed and less pressure. On hard paint: crank the speed up and you can lean on the pad more. With very soft paint or on a hot day, keep checking that the panel is not overheating. The pad itself is tough and lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for: the Q²M Cut pad for correction work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GYEON Q²M Cut Polishing Pad is the one you reach for at the correction step of any proper paint job. If you are starting out, run it on the dual-action – safe, forgiving and still effective. As a complete polishing kit: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-rotary-eccentric-heavy-cut-polierpad\"\u003eHeavy Cut pad\u003c\/a\u003e + Q²M Cut pad + \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-polish-rotary-eccentric-polierpad\"\u003ePolish pad\u003c\/a\u003e + \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-finish-rotary-eccentric-polierpad\"\u003eFinish pad\u003c\/a\u003e – together with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-compound-plus-redefined-heavy-cut-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Compound+\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gyeon-q2m-compound-medium-cut-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Compound\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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":57335257596239,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MRC80","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rotary \/ Ø 145 mm (1 piece)","offer_id":57335260938575,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MRC145","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eccentric \/ Ø 80 mm (2 pieces)","offer_id":57337615843663,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MEC80","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eccentric \/ Ø 145 mm (1 piece)","offer_id":57337615876431,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MEC145","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/gyeon-q2m-cut-rotary-eccentric-polierpad.png?v=1774636477"},{"product_id":"sonax-profiline-schaumpad-hart-polierpad","title":"PROFILINE Foam Pad hard polishing pad","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaximum cut on weathered paint — SONAX PROFILINE Foam Pad hard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is a hard polishing pad used for in a pro setting? A hard polishing pad like the \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE Foam Pad hard\u003c\/strong\u003e maxes out the cut of whatever polish you run on it — it takes off more clear coat than softer pads, which makes it the right tool for deeply weathered clear coat, heavy holograms and oxidised surfaces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn paint correction the pairing of polish and pad drives the result more than anything else: the same cutting polish gives you far less bite on a soft pad than on a hard one. If you want to pull heavy defects — deeply baked-in holograms, oxidation, deep scratches down into the clear coat — out of the paint efficiently, you need the right pad setup. That's exactly what the \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE Foam Pad hard\u003c\/strong\u003e was built for: a high-density, open-cell foam polishing pad that lets cutting polishes like PROFILINE CutMax work at full strength. Available in Ø75 mm and Ø150 mm for all common polishers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum cutting power thanks to high foam density and open-cell structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The high foam density of the Foam Pad hard means the pad gives very little under load, so the polish stays pressed onto the paint with constant pressure. At the same time the open-cell structure lets the polish spread and release evenly across the whole working face. The result is a controllable, even cut — no local hot spots, no uneven removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong service life thanks to centre cooling and good airflow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard cutting builds heat — a problem for cheap pads that warp or fall apart when things get hot. The Foam Pad hard has a dedicated centre-cooling core and an open airflow structure that stops heat from building up. That stretches the pad's service life a lot and lets you polish across several cars without wrecking the pad or burning sanding marks into the paint through overheating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast swaps and precise handling thanks to hook-and-loop backing and a bevelled edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e In day-to-day work every minute counts: the hook-and-loop backing on the Foam Pad hard lets you swap pads in seconds, no tools and no break in the flow. The bevelled foam edge improves handling on edges, corners and tight spots — a detail that, when you're working fenders, door edges and spoilers, makes the difference between a clean result and an unpolished strip along the edge.\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 With the Foam Pad hard, work panel by panel: only ever do one panel (bonnet, roof, a side) per pass, never the whole body at once. The pad releases the polish more evenly when it doesn't sit too long between wetting and wipe-off. After 2–3 panels, clean the pad with a soft pad brush or a quick blast of compressed air — that keeps caked-on polish residue off, which can drag micro-scratches back in as you keep going. When you're done: soak it for 30 minutes in warm water with PROFILINE Microfibre Wash, wring it out and lay it flat to air-dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFoam Pad hard technology — foam density, open cells and cutting behaviour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cutting power of a pad system comes from three factors working together: the hardness of the pad, the open-cell nature of the foam and the abrasive strength of the polish you run. The \u003cstrong\u003eFoam Pad hard\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for maximum pad intensity — it's the hardest foam pad in the PROFILINE range, which makes it the right pad for heavy-cut polishes like the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-cutmax-schleif-politur\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE CutMax \"6\/4\" cutting polish\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-ultimatecut-schleif-politur\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE UltimateCut \"6+\/3\"\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe open-cell foam of the Foam Pad hard does two jobs: first, the open structure holds larger amounts of polish and releases it evenly and continuously across the working face — no flooding the paint, no dry patches. Second, open cells shed heat better than closed foams: heat generated while you polish is carried out through the pores instead of stored in the pad. Together with the dedicated cooling zone in the centre of the pad, you get a system that stays controllable even on longer polishing sessions and doesn't put the paint at risk through local overheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that matters day-to-day: a hard pad ups the cut, but there are limits too. On freshly polished, thin clear coat, or on cars with a single-stage base coat and no clear, run the Foam Pad hard only with dialled-back machine settings. The pad itself gives you no feedback on how much clear coat is left — measuring paint thickness before you polish is a must, not an option, when you're cutting hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the Foam Pad hard — polish combo, machine and technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Foam Pad hard suits all common polishers: rotary polishers (rotaries), dual-action polishers and DA machines. The best machine choice depends on the job: for maximum cut on heavily weathered paint, go with a rotary and the Foam Pad hard, since rotaries remove more at the same rpm than dual-action machines. For steadier, safer work on the everyday holograms you see on new cars, a dual-action machine with the Foam Pad hard is a good compromise between cutting power and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow you spread the polish on the pad is decisive for the result. The go-to is the \"five-point pattern\": four small dabs of polish at the corners of the working face and one in the middle. Then, with the machine off, spread it briefly across the paint before you start it up — that stops the polish flinging off when you switch on. Machine speed for the Foam Pad hard should sit between 1,200 and 1,800 rpm depending on polish and paint hardness; very hard paints (Japanese cars) need higher speeds, softer paints (French and British makes) respond better to lower ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter polishing: clean the polish residue off the pad straight away with a soft pad brush. Caked polish in the pad gives you an uneven cut next time and can leave grooves in the paint. If you work several pads at once, you can swap between panels and clean the resting pad in peace — your pace goes up, pad quality stays constant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the Foam Pad hard fits — weathered paint, oxidation and GRP surfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Foam Pad hard covers three main areas: heavily weathered car paint, oxidised surfaces and GRP (glass-reinforced plastic). Heavily weathered paint — typical on cars left exposed for years with no protection — shows dull, rough surfaces with deep holograms and UV damage in the clear coat. Here you need serious cutting volume to take off the damaged clear-coat layer and expose the intact material underneath. The Foam Pad hard is built for exactly this kind of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOxidised paint — especially common on older cars or on plastic parts like bumpers — has lost the molecular structure of its surface to UV exposure. That dull, sometimes chalky surface only comes back with an aggressive pad and a cutting polish. The Foam Pad hard paired with PROFILINE CutMax is the recommended system for this job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGRP surfaces — boat hulls, motorbikes, caravans, sports vehicles — bring their own demands: GRP forgives overheating less than car paint but reacts much the same to mechanical abrasion. The Foam Pad hard is approved for GRP and gives good results on these surfaces as long as you keep the machine settings conservative (medium speed, light pressure).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Foam Pad hard compared — pad hardness grades in the PROFILINE system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the PROFILINE pad range the Foam Pad hard sits at the top for cutting power. By comparison: the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-schaumpad-medium-polierpad\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE Foam Pad medium\u003c\/a\u003e is less hard and pairs medium cut with more gloss potential — it suits one-step polishes or mid-level defects. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-schaumpad-weich-polierpad\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE Foam Pad soft\u003c\/a\u003e is the pure finishing pad: very little cut, maximum gloss — only for finish polishes like PROFILINE NP \"03-06\" with no defects to remove first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing between the hardness grades follows one simple rule: the heavier the defects, the harder the pad and the more aggressive the polish. If you run a three-stage process (step 1: remove deep scratches with hard + CutMax; step 2: remove holograms with medium + Cut+Finish; step 3: finalise with soft + NP), you get the best result. For simpler cases a two-stage process, or even a one-step pass with the medium pad, does the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the Foam Pads, the PROFILINE system also has the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-exzenterpad-hart-polierpad\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE Eccentric Pad hard\u003c\/a\u003e — a similarly hard pad, but specially matched to the motion of dual-action machines. If you work exclusively with dual-action machines, take a look at the Eccentric Pad hard; if you work with a rotary or several machine types, the Foam Pad hard keeps you flexible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy the SONAX PROFILINE Foam Pad hard — sizes, system combo and recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PROFILINE Foam Pad hard comes in two sizes: Ø75 mm for smaller backing plates and precise work on small panels, corners and bumper details — and Ø150 mm for large-area work on the bonnet, roof and sides. For a complete polishing station, go for a set of several pads in both sizes: that way you can swap between panels without waiting on a clean pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal system combo for heavy defects: Foam Pad hard Ø150 mm + PROFILINE CutMax \"6\/4\" on a rotary or dual-action polisher for the first cutting pass. Then Foam Pad medium + PROFILINE Cut+Finish \"5\/5\" for the mid-level polish, and finally Foam Pad soft + PROFILINE NP \"03-06\" for the high-gloss finish. This three-stage product chain is fully covered in the PROFILINE range — every component is matched to the next and gives you repeatable results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailing businesses it's worth keeping at least 4–6 Foam Pads hard per size on hand: that way you can always start with a fresh pad while used ones get freshened up during the overnight clean. The PROFILINE pad system pays off for shops with high vehicle throughput through its long service life and consistent cutting power, which keeps costly re-work from uneven results off your plate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"Ø75 mm","offer_id":57345169654095,"sku":"D1-SNX-4921410","price":28.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø5.9 inches","offer_id":57345169686863,"sku":"D1-SNX-4922410","price":11.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-schaumpad-hart_150-mm.png?v=1774736662"},{"product_id":"sonax-profiline-exzenterpad-hart-polierpad","title":"PROFILINE ExzenterPad hart polishing pad","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHard cutting power on the DA polisher — SONAX PROFILINE ExzenterPad hart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat's the difference between an ExzenterPad hart and a SchaumPad hart? The pro ExzenterPad in the hard build is a polishing foam pad tuned specifically for the oscillating motion of dual-action orbital polishers — for maximum cut with safe, controlled handling and no risk of overheating.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you polish on a dual-action orbital, the pad is what decides the result: a pad that's too soft loses cut on the fast orbital throw; a pad with the wrong return hardness springs the product contact away and leaves an uneven cut pattern. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE ExzenterPad hart\u003c\/strong\u003e is built with a foam consistency matched to the kinematics of orbital polishers: at the typical throw frequency of DA machines (4–12 mm orbital throw) the cell structure of the foam works in a way that transfers maximum cutting energy onto the paint. Available in Ø125 mm and Ø150 mm — single, or in the pro set with 15 or 10 pieces for continuous use in detailing shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard cell structure for maximum cut transfer on the DA orbital.\u003c\/strong\u003e The ExzenterPad hart uses a dense, closed-cell foam structure that doesn't spring away under the orbital motion but turns the contact pressure straight into cut. Where softer pads bleed off energy through compression, the hard ExzenterPad keeps the force in the contact zone — that gives you a repeatable, even cut across the whole pad face, even on curved radii and slightly domed panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrbital-optimised geometry for safe work without overheating.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike rotary polishers, orbital machines don't build continuous friction heat on one rotational track — the random orbital throw spreads the heat over a larger area. The ExzenterPad hart leans on that DA trait: even on fresh or thin clear coat you can work aggressively with the hard pad, because the machine technology keeps the overheating risk in check. That makes the ExzenterPad hart the ideal entry pad for detailers moving from rotary to orbital work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes and pro sets for cost-effective shop use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø125 mm for standard DA orbitals, Ø150 mm for big orbitals with a wide plate. For shops that polish every day, the 15-pack (Ø125 mm) and the 10-pack (Ø150 mm) are the economical choice: running several pads means fewer stops for cleaning, and the price per pad in set format is clearly cheaper than buying singles.\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 Dampen the ExzenterPad hart briefly before the first use — dry foam soaks up the first drops of polish instead of laying them down on the paint. A splash of water or a damp cloth on the work surface is enough. On the first pass always start at the lowest speed (setting 1–2) to work the polish in, then bring it up to working speed. After 2–3 panels, clean the pad with a pad spinner or a pad washer — a saturated pad cuts a lot less. For the best results, pair the ExzenterPad hart with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-cutmax-schleif-politur\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE CutMax \"6\/4\" cutting compound\u003c\/a\u003e — in the PROFILINE system this combo is dialled in for heavy-cut jobs on DA orbitals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExzenterPad hart foam structure — cell hardness, rebound and cut mechanics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cut of a polishing pad on the orbital comes down to three factors: foam hardness (compression modulus), rebound speed (how fast the foam springs back after compression) and surface contact area (how large the effectively polishing area is). The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE ExzenterPad hart\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for high-performance cut on the DA orbital across all three: foam hardness sits at the top end of the PROFILINE pad line-up, rebound speed is matched to the typical orbital throw frequencies (about 3,400–6,800 strokes\/min), and the pad geometry keeps maximum surface contact even on slightly domed surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne technical point that gets underrated day-to-day: pads that are too hard can give the orbital trouble on very fresh or very thin clear coat — the lack of conformity to the dips and micro-texture of the paint leads to an uneven cut pattern. So the ExzenterPad hart isn't the hardest pad imaginable but a carefully picked middle ground between maximum cutting energy and enough give. It's optimised for paint with normal to high film thickness — from roughly 80 µm clear coat up. On very thin paint (under 60 µm) or very fresh new paint, start with the ExzenterPad medium for testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cell structure of the foam is closed, which has two practical upshots: first, the pad soaks up polish less aggressively than open-cell foams — that means less polish lost in the pad material and more product at the paint surface. Second, the pad is easier to clean after use, because the polish mostly sits on the surface and doesn't work deep into the cell matrix. Regularly washed foam pads keep their original cut over many jobs — an economic edge over wool pads, which lose cut faster after heavy use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe back of the ExzenterPad hart has a hook-and-loop backing (Velcro) that fits straight onto standard backing plates with a hook\u0026amp;loop face. The bond is built for the high centrifugal forces of orbital motors — no shifting or loosening of the pad in use, not even at higher speeds. The hook-and-loop layer is vulcanised to the foam, not just glued on — that stops delamination after repeated taking off and putting on.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor pad care: after use, wash the ExzenterPad hart out with lukewarm water and a mild cleaner, squeeze it gently (never wring) and let it dry flat. Foam pads shouldn't go in the washing machine — the mechanical stress on the spin cycle wrecks the cell structure and permanently kills the return hardness. Hand-washing takes 2 minutes and keeps the pad properties fully intact over dozens of jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the ExzenterPad hart — polish combination, machine speed and technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ExzenterPad hart is made for use with heavy-cut compounds — in the PROFILINE system, paired with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-cutmax-schleif-politur\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE CutMax \"6\/4\" cutting compound\u003c\/a\u003e or the PROFILINE EX \"05-05\" cutting compound. This combo is built for cars with sanding marks from sandpaper up to P1000, heavy holograms from automatic car washes, and medium to deep oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe optimal machine speed for the ExzenterPad hart sits, depending on the machine, at a medium to high setting (setting 4–6 on a typical 5-step orbital). On a geared orbital (e.g. SONAX or Rupes BigFoot) that's about 3,800–4,500 rpm. Too low and the hard pad doesn't cut efficiently — the foam structure needs enough kinetic energy to work the clear coat. Too high on small, curved areas (bumper edges, A-pillar transition) and you risk the pad catching edges and pulling off too much locally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePolish dosing: with the ExzenterPad hart, the classic 5-dot pattern works well (one blob of polish in the middle and four near the edges). The amount per panel (about 50×50 cm) is 3–5 pea-sized dots, depending on the cut strength of the polish. Before you switch the machine on, spread the polish over the area with the pad (power off) to avoid splatter. Then switch on at setting 1–2 until the polish is worked in, and bring it up to working speed. One pass is 2–3 overlapping runs over the same panel segment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter polishing a panel, give the pad a quick check: if the foam is saturated and discoloured (dark, greasy), you need a cleaning step before you go at the next panel. A saturated pad only smears polish as a film with no real cut — cleaning or swapping the pad is then more efficient than carrying on. With a pad spinner you can clean a foam pad enough in about 15 seconds to keep working panels; a full wash happens at the end of the workday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the ExzenterPad hart works — paint defects, vehicle types and polishing stages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ExzenterPad hart is the workhorse for the heavy-cut stage of a multi-step car detail. Typical scenarios: used cars with holograms and wash marks from years of car-wash use, new cars with transport paint damage (fine sanding marks from final inspection), cars after a P1200 sanding step for deep scratch removal, plus heavily matted or oxidised paint on used cars that went years without a polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn new cars, be careful: fresh OEM clear coats aren't fully cured in the first 30–90 days after painting and react more sensitively to mechanical stress. On new cars under 3 months, use the ExzenterPad hart only with lighter heavy-cut compounds (not the strongest formula) and at reduced speed. Once cured, the paint is far more resilient and takes full heavy-cut treatment without risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the body, the ExzenterPad hart suits all the large panels — bonnet, roof, wings and doors. For tight edge work at the bumper transition, on door shut lines and around window rubbers, a smaller pad (Ø80 mm, if available) or working by hand with polish and a cloth is the better fit. The Ø125 mm pad is the all-rounder; the Ø150 mm pad is for maximum area throughput on wide surfaces like the bonnet and roof — with the bigger pad you're about 20–30 % faster per car at comparable cut quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a professional detailing shop the ExzenterPad hart is usually used for the first cutting pass, followed by an ExzenterPad medium with a medium polish for the refining stage and an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-exzenterpad-weich-125-polierpad\"\u003eExzenterPad weich\u003c\/a\u003e with a finishing polish for the final gloss. This three-stage system delivers repeatable results: step one clears all the defects, step two removes the leftover marks from step one, and step three gets the final shine. Try to do all three steps with a single pad and you compromise either the cut or the finish quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExzenterPad hart compared — DA polishing pad vs. SchaumPad vs. ExzenterPad medium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common question when building a PROFILINE pad line-up is the difference between the ExzenterPad and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-schaumpad-hart-polierpad\"\u003eSchaumPad hart\u003c\/a\u003e: both are hard foam pads for heavy-cut work, but they're optimised in geometry and foam formula for different machine types. The SchaumPad hart is built for rotary polishers — it works with the even rotary motion and transfers that energy optimally into cut. The ExzenterPad hart is built for DA orbitals — the foam structure is laid out for the random orbital throw, which puts completely different demands on compression behaviour and return hardness. Run an ExzenterPad hart on a rotary and you'll usually notice reduced cut — and the other way round. The pads aren't fully interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe comparison between the ExzenterPad hart and the ExzenterPad medium comes down to how much cut you need: the ExzenterPad medium gives clearly less cut, but it also builds less heat and leaves finer marks in the paint. For cars with light to medium holograms (normal wear without deep scratches) the medium pad is enough and gentler. For heavily damaged paint, or when you need to move fast through serious defects, the ExzenterPad hart is the right tool. As a rule of thumb: if a panel still shows visible scratches after a full pass with the ExzenterPad medium and a heavy-cut compound, the ExzenterPad hart is the right call for the next detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother relevant comparison is the ExzenterPad hart vs. the HybridWollPad: the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-profiline-hybridwollpad-wollpad\"\u003eSONAX PROFILINE HybridWollPad\u003c\/a\u003e gives clearly more cut on the rotary than the ExzenterPad hart on the DA orbital. For heavy paint defects that even the ExzenterPad hart and CutMax can't fully clear, the HybridWollPad on the rotary is the stronger option. This choice between orbital + ExzenterPad hart and rotary + HybridWollPad depends on the specific defect picture and the machine set-up of your shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy the SONAX PROFILINE ExzenterPad hart — size choice, set formats and shop use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor shops that work exclusively with DA orbitals, the ExzenterPad hart is the primary heavy-cut pad. The size recommendation: Ø125 mm for shops with a standard-format orbital, Ø150 mm for shops betting on efficiency over large areas with a 150 mm plate machine. Shops with both machine sizes ideally keep both pad sizes in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 15-pack in Ø125 mm format is made for professional detailing shops polishing several cars a day. In an average shop with 3–5 cars a day you'll need 6–10 pads per workday (2 each per car in rotation), so a set stock covers the week. With 15 pads on hand you can run several pads in rotation through a long workday and clean them together in the evening — no productivity loss from waiting on single-pad cleaning. The 10-pack in Ø150 mm format follows the same logic for the bigger format. Against buying singles, the set format saves a fair bit per pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lifespan of an ExzenterPad hart depends on how well you look after it: regularly washed pads last 50–100 cars before the foam structure gives up. The tell for a worn pad: it presses all the way through under normal finger pressure (no rebound left), or the surface shows cracks and signs of coming apart. A worn pad should be replaced right away — it drops dramatically in cut and can leave uneven cut marks on freshly painted surfaces. As a verified SONAX dealer, Detailing1 keeps the ExzenterPad hart in both sizes and both set formats permanently in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"Ø125 mm – 1 piece","offer_id":57345291288911,"sku":"D1-SNX-4923410","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø125 mm – 15 pieces","offer_id":57345291321679,"sku":"D1-SNX-4923000","price":109.48,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø150 mm – 1 piece","offer_id":57345291354447,"sku":"D1-SNX-4924410","price":18.21,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø150 mm – 10 pieces","offer_id":57345291387215,"sku":"D1-SNX-4924000","price":83.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-exzenterpad-hart_125-mm--1-stueck.png?v=1774736550"},{"product_id":"flex-ppc-cut-polierpad","title":"\"PP-C\" Cut Polishing Pad","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFLEX PP-C Cut Polishing Pad — hard cutting pad for maximum removal and deep scratch correction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the FLEX PP-C Cut Polishing Pad? The FLEX PP-C is a hard, red foam polishing pad with a specially reticulated, tear-resistant foam — built for the cut step in a multi-stage polishing process: maximum material removal, deep scratch correction and getting rid of oxidation marks on FLEX polishers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a pro polishing workflow, pad choice is no side note — it's the single most important variable after the machine and the polish. The \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-C Cut Polishing Pad\u003c\/strong\u003e is the first pad in the three-stage FLEX polishing system: a hard, red foam pad built purely for maximum cut. This is where the real defect correction starts — the step where deep scratches, swirl marks and oxidised paint get worked away through material removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-C\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from a specially reticulated foam, known in pad tech for its even pore structure, high tear resistance and thermal stability. Reticulated foam has open pores that take up and release polishing compound evenly — that keeps the cut consistent across the whole panel and stops the polish drying out in the pad. For pads that get used every day, that's a real longevity factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of the three-stage \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP pad system\u003c\/strong\u003e (PP-C for cut, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/flex-pp-m-universal-polierpad\"\u003ePP-M for compound\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/flex-pp-f-finish-polierpad\"\u003ePP-F for finish\u003c\/a\u003e), the PP-C isn't meant to stand alone. The value of the cut pad only shows once you pair it with the follow-up steps: what the PP-C corrects through aggressive removal, PP-M refines and PP-F brings to a high gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard foam built for maximum cut — the first step in the three-step protocol.\u003c\/strong\u003e The hardness of the PP-C foam is no accident — it defines the pad's mechanical cutting power. Hard foam transfers more pressure onto the paint, builds more heat and drives the abrasives deeper into scratches than soft pads. For deep scratches, heavily weathered paint and cars that have been neglected for years, the hardness of the PP-C is the difference between a step that actually removes the defects and one that just polishes over them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecially reticulated, tear-resistant foam — longevity in heavy daily use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The reticulated foam body of the PP-C takes up polishing compound evenly and releases it in a controlled way. The open pores stop the polish smearing on the surface and give you an even cutting layer. The tear resistance of the material makes sure the pad keeps its shape even under hard use and high speeds on FLEX polishers — no splitting at the edges, no loss of pad geometry after several polishing sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in Ø150mm and Ø125mm — a match for every FLEX polisher class.\u003c\/strong\u003e The PP-C comes in two diameters: Ø150mm for the FLEX XFE 2 15 and other 150mm dual-action polishers, Ø125mm for 125mm machines. Both versions come in 2-packs and 5-packs. For pro detailers polishing every day, the 5-pack makes sense: more pads per session (without washing), lower cost per pad, less frequent re-ordering.\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 Prime the PP-C cut pad evenly with polish before the first use — spread a thin layer of compound across the whole pad face with a finger and run it once at idle to work it in. That stops dry rubbing on the first pass and protects the foam from heating up too fast. Between cars, clean the pad with a pad brush and dampen it slightly — a clean pad works more evenly than a caked-up one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFoam hardness and cutting power — why cut pads have to be hard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basic logic of pad hardness gets misread a lot: plenty of beginners think a soft pad is gentler and therefore better. That holds for the finish step — but not for the cut step. The \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-C Cut Polishing Pad\u003c\/strong\u003e is hard for good reason: only enough foam hardness lets the abrasives in the polish transfer the mechanical energy the paint needs to actually cut scratches away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft pad with the same cutting polish would squash down under the polisher, absorb the pressure and produce less cut. The result: more passes, more time, a worse result. The hard PP-C transfers the machine's pressure straight onto the paint — every stroke of the dual-action polisher turns into cut, with no damping from the foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, a hard pad builds more heat than a soft one — that's physics, you can't avoid it. That heat activates the abrasives in the polish and speeds up the process, but it can damage the paint if it overheats. The fix is experience: don't dwell too long in one spot, check pad and surface temperature regularly. For experienced detailers that's second nature; for beginners we'd suggest starting with the more versatile PP-M and saving the PP-C for deeper defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red colour of the PP-C is no accident in the FLEX system — it's the international code colour for cut pads. Red says: hard material, high cut, for experienced hands. In a multi-step protocol the colour coding helps you grab the right pad out of the case quickly and avoid mix-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReticulated foam isn't all the same. The PP-C uses a specific pore size and pore density built for maximum abrasive uptake alongside mechanical stiffness. Pores too coarse would release the abrasive too fast, pores too fine would trap it. The balance FLEX picked for the PP-C keeps freshly applied compound spread evenly across the whole pad face and releases it in a controlled way over the polishing run — no clumping, no drying out, no uneven cut within a pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the PP-C in the three-step protocol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-C Cut Polishing Pad\u003c\/strong\u003e shows its value in the context of the three-stage polishing process. Step 1 (cut): PP-C with an aggressive cutting compound, the goal is full removal of the defects. Step 2 (compound): PP-M with a medium-aggressive compound, the goal is refinement and clearing the cut haze. Step 3 (finish): PP-F with a fine finishing compound, the goal is maximum gloss and no holograms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cut step with the PP-C is the most demanding and time-consuming of the whole process. It lays the base for the end result: whatever isn't fully corrected in the cut step can't be fully made up in the later steps. A careful, complete cut step with the PP-C — even when it costs time — is the investment that locks in the final result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with the PP-C on FLEX machines, we'd suggest: small amount of compound on the pad, spread it at low speed, then bring it up to working speed. Overlapping passes with 50% overlap, even pressure across the whole face, no dwelling in one spot for more than 5 seconds. The sign of enough cut: the working compound visibly spreads and greys out as you polish — the abrasive is doing its job. If the compound dries out too fast, you laid down too little material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every paint surface asks for the same approach. Soft clear coat — like you find on a lot of Asian car brands — reacts faster to the PP-C. Here a single pass with moderate pressure is often enough. Hard clear coat, as fitted on a lot of German premium brands, needs more passes, more pressure and possibly a more aggressive compound choice. Reading the paint hardness before you polish isn't optional prep — it sets the whole protocol: pad choice, compound choice, speed and how much pressure you put in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA common mistake in the cut step is working too large an area at once. Run the PP-C over a 60 × 60 cm section and you quickly lose track of how much you've actually removed. The practical call: work sections of 40 × 40 cm, inspect carefully under raking light after every pass before you start the next. It costs more time up front but saves you re-polishing spots that didn't get fully corrected in the first cut step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePP-C sizes and compatibility — Ø125mm and Ø150mm for every FLEX polisher\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-C Cut Polishing Pad\u003c\/strong\u003e comes in two diameters, matched to the two dominant FLEX polisher classes. The Ø150mm version is the pick for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/flex-xfe21518ec-15mm-akku-exzenterpolierer-freilauf-150mm-18v\"\u003eFLEX XFE 2 15 cordless dual-action polisher\u003c\/a\u003e and other 150mm dual-action polishers in the FLEX line. The Ø125mm version fits the more compact 125mm polisher models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hook-and-loop backing is standardised across FLEX: the PP-C sits on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/flex-bpmpxe-klett-teller\"\u003eBP-M PXE backing plate\u003c\/a\u003e for the PXE 80 as well as on all standard backing plates for 125mm and 150mm FLEX polishers. No adapter, no tool, no changeover hassle — the pad's on in seconds and it stays put. Even at high speeds and heavy pressure it doesn't lose grip; the hook-and-loop bond is built for the centrifugal forces of dual-action and rotary polishers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pro detailers polishing every day, we'd recommend the 5-pack as your baseline kit. With five pads you can work both sides of a car with a fresh pad — no cleaning in between, no drop-off from spent foam. The 2-pack is the right call for the occasional user or as a top-up to an existing pad set. Either way: the PP-C isn't a throwaway. With the right care — cleaning after every session, dry storage — a PP-C lasts well beyond a single season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePP-C compared — cut pad against universal pad and finish pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the three-part FLEX PP pad system, every pad has its clearly defined role. The PP-C is the most aggressive of the three — right for the toughest jobs, but used wrong its results can disappoint if the right follow-up step is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PP-C on its own, without the follow-up refinement from PP-M and PP-F, leaves holograms and buffer marks that are invisible under normal light but clearly visible under raking light and an inspection lamp. It's not a one-step pad — it's the first step in a multi-step process. Detailers who want to polish \"in one step\" are better off with the PP-M universal pad, built for a combined cut-finish approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pros running the three-step approach consistently, the PP-C is the most efficient solution for the cut step: maximum removal on the first pass, minimal extra work in the refinement, a clear job profile with no compromises. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/flex-pp-m-universal-polierpad\"\u003ePP-M universal pad\u003c\/a\u003e for balanced cases, the PP-C for the hard jobs — both have their fixed spot in a pro's kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy the FLEX PP-C — pack sizes and recommendations for pro use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX PP-C Cut Polishing Pad\u003c\/strong\u003e comes in two diameters (Ø150mm and Ø125mm) and two pack sizes (2 pieces and 5 pieces). Which pack size you pick depends on how much you use it: for the occasional hobby job the 2-pack is enough. For pro detailers polishing every day, the 5-pack is the more efficient choice — more pads per session (a fresh pad per side of the car), lower cost per pad and less frequent re-ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommendation for a full set: PP-C in the 5-pack (cut), \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/flex-pp-m-universal-polierpad\"\u003ePP-M in the 5-pack\u003c\/a\u003e (compound) and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/flex-pp-f-finish-polierpad\"\u003ePP-F in the 5-pack\u003c\/a\u003e (finish). This set covers the full three-step protocol and lasts a whole polishing season without re-ordering pads. If you only run one pass (single-step method), grab the PP-M as your one pad for day-to-day care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FLEX PP-C pads are compatible with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/flex-bpmpxe-klett-teller\"\u003eBP-M PXE backing plate\u003c\/a\u003e for the PXE 80 as well as with all standard backing plates for 125mm and 150mm FLEX polishers. The hook-and-loop backing is standardised — the pads stay put but swap out in seconds, no tool needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"FLEX","offers":[{"title":"Ø150mm \/ 2 pieces","offer_id":57377315586383,"sku":"D1-FLEX-532397","price":38.68,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø150mm \/ 5 pieces","offer_id":57377315619151,"sku":"D1-FLEX-532648","price":95.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø125mm \/ 2 pieces","offer_id":57377315651919,"sku":"D1-FLEX-532398","price":36.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø125mm \/ 5 pieces","offer_id":57377315684687,"sku":"D1-FLEX-532649","price":89.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/pp-c-polierpad-150mm.png?v=1775062557"},{"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=\"\/en\/products\/flex-pp-c-cut-polierpad\"\u003ePP-C (Cut\/Red)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/flex-pp-m-universal-polierpad\"\u003ePP-M (Compound\/Orange)\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/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=\"\/en\/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-allrounder-pad-ultra-hard-blau-thermo-schaumpad","title":"Thermo Allrounder Pad \"Ultra Hard\" thermo foam pad (Blue)","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eTiefe Kratzer mit voller Schnittkraft herauspolieren\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWas ist das ZviZZer Thermo Allrounder Pad Ultra Hard? Ein blaues Thermo-Schaumpad mit der höchsten Cut-Stufe, das auf Exzenter- und Rotationspolierer maximalen Abtrag für grobe Korrekturen und tiefe Kratzer liefert. Eine zusätzliche Gummi-Stützschicht hält es formstabil und überträgt den Druck gleichmäßig. Nicht für den Finish-Schritt und nicht für weiche, empfindliche Klarlacke gedacht.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003eDas \u003cstrong\u003eZviZZer Thermo Allrounder Pad Ultra Hard\u003c\/strong\u003e ist ein \u003cstrong\u003ePolierpad\u003c\/strong\u003e von ZviZZer aus offenzelligem Thermo-Schaum, im fünfstufigen Farbsystem als Blau und damit als härteste Cut-Stufe markiert. Zwischen Klett und Schaum sitzt eine schwarze Gummi-Stützschicht, die den Anpressdruck gleichmäßig überträgt und verhindert, dass Politur in den Stützteller zieht. Der Thermo-Schaum bleibt auch unter Reibungshitze formstabil und liefert konstanten Schnitt für die Schwerkorrektur. Geliefert je 1 Stück mit Klett-Rückseite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHöchste von 5 Cut-Stufen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blau steht bei ZviZZer für Ultra Hard und damit den stärksten Abtrag der 5 Härtegrade. Das Pad trägt tiefe Kratzer und starke Hologramme ab, für die ein mittleres oder weiches Pad zu wenig Schnitt hat. Abgestimmt ist es auf die kräftigste Schleifstufe Pre-Cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGummi-Stützschicht für gleichmäßigen Druck.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anders als das Trapez-Pad hat nur der Allrounder eine 3. Schicht: eine schwarze Gummi-Stützschicht zwischen Klett und Thermo-Schaum. Sie macht den Maschinenlauf ruhiger, überträgt den Druck planar auch auf großen Flächen und hält die Politur im Schaum statt im Stützteller.\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 bei 20 mm Kernhöhe. Die großen 140er und 165er decken Hauben und Türen zügig ab, die kleinen 50er und 70er kommen an Spiegel und Kanten. Der Thermo-Schaum hält dabei bis zu sechsmal länger als ein Standard-Schaumpad.\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 mit einem ultraharten Pad ist zu viel Druck bei zu langer Standzeit auf der Stelle. Lehnst du dich auf die Maschine, staut sich Hitze und das Pad setzt selbst feine Hologramme, die du danach wieder herauspolieren musst. Arbeite mit dem Eigengewicht der Maschine und leichtem Druck, in Bahnen statt punktuell, und klopfe das Pad alle zwei bis drei Abschnitte aus. An einem verwitterten Audi-A4-Lack zog ein zugesetztes Pad bei uns nur noch Schlieren.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-Cut-Politur auftragen und in Bahnen ausarbeiten\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDas Ultra-Hard-Pad arbeitet mit der kräftigsten Schleifstufe: Politur erbsengroß aufs Pad, bei niedriger Drehzahl verteilen und dann mit leichtem Druck in überlappenden Bahnen ausarbeiten, bis die Defekte verschwinden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoraussetzung ist ein sauberer, abgeklebter Lack — gewaschen und dekontaminiert, damit sich keine Partikel ins Pad setzen und neue Kratzer ziehen. Farblich abgestimmt ist das blaue Pad auf die kräftige \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zvizzer-pc-5000-pre-cut-blau-schleifpolitur\"\u003ePC 5000 Pre Cut Schleifpolitur\u003c\/a\u003e. Arbeite in Abschnitten von etwa 40 mal 40 Zentimetern und prüfe nach jedem Feld.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalte das Pad sauber: nach zwei bis drei Abschnitten den Polierstaub ausklopfen oder auf ein zweites Pad wechseln, ein zugesetztes Pad schmiert nur. Nach dem Polieren mit lauwarmem Wasser und etwas Pad-Reiniger auswaschen und liegend an der Luft trocknen, nie auf der Heizung — so bleibt der Thermo-Schaum formstabil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrobe Korrektur ja Finish nein\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDas Ultra-Hard-Pad ist für die Schwerkorrektur gemacht: tiefe Kratzer, starke Hologramme und verwitterter Klarlack sind sein Kerngebiet, der finale Hochglanz ist es nicht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeine Stärke ist der maximale Abtrag. Wo ein mittleres oder weiches Pad mehrere Durchgänge braucht oder gar nicht durchkommt, holt das harte blaue Pad mit Pre-Cut-Politur die Defekte in einem Schritt heraus. Die Gummi-Stützschicht hält den Druck auch über eine große Haube gleichmäßig, statt nur unter dem Tellerrand zu schneiden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDie Grenzen sind klar: Ein so hartes Pad hinterlässt nach der Schwerkorrektur meist ein leichtes Schliffbild, das ein zweiter Schritt mit weicherem Pad und feinerer Politur wegnimmt. Auf weichen, empfindlichen Klarlacken — etwa vielen japanischen Lacken — ist Ultra Hard schnell zu aggressiv und setzt selbst Hologramme. Dann ist das eine Stufe weichere \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zvizzer-thermo-allrounder-pad-hard-rot-thermo-schaumpad\"\u003eHard-Pad in Rot\u003c\/a\u003e die sicherere Wahl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaraus folgt die Wenn-dann-Logik der Härtewahl. Wenn tiefe Defekte und harter Lack, dann Ultra Hard in Blau mit Pre-Cut. Wenn mittlere Defekte oder ein weicherer Lack, dann ein Schritt weicher und eine feinere Politur. Härter heißt mehr Schnitt, weicher mehr Finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFür die Schwerkorrektur nicht den schnellen Auffrischer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDas Pad ist die richtige Wahl, wenn echte Defekte raus müssen: vernachlässigter Lack mit tiefen Kratzern, Hologrammen aus falscher Vorarbeit oder jahrelanger Verwitterung, wo rohe Schnittkraft zählt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeil es auf Exzenter und Rotation läuft, passt es vom ambitionierten Dual-Action-Einsteiger bis zum Aufbereiter an der Rotation. Ultra Hard ist der Startpunkt eines mehrstufigen Aufbaus, nicht das Pad für zwischendurch. Den passenden Härtegrad findest du in der Kategorie \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/polierpads-schleifschwamme\"\u003ePolierpads und Schleifschwämme\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeniger geeignet ist das harte Pad, wenn der Lack eigentlich gut ist und nur Glanz auffrischen soll. Für leichte Swirls reicht ein mittleres Pad, für reinen Hochglanz ein weiches — das ultraharte Pad würde hier nur unnötig Material abtragen, und Klarlack ist mit rund 40 bis 50 Mikrometern dünn und endlich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDer eine Punkt, den viele unterschätzen: Bei der Schwerkorrektur entscheidet das Pad mehr über das Ergebnis als die Politur. Dieselbe Pre-Cut-Politur schneidet auf dem ultraharten Blau-Pad spürbar aggressiver als auf einem weichen. Über diesen Pad-Wechsel steuerst du die Stufen — mit einer Politur und dem ZviZZer-Pad-System von Blau bis Grün deckst du die ganze Bandbreite von Schwerkorrektur bis Finish ab.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZviZZer","offers":[{"title":"Ø 50\/20\/35 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867588796751,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00005020PC","price":5.83,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 70\/20\/55 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867588829519,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00007020PC","price":6.69,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 90\/20\/75 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867588862287,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00009020PC","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 140\/20\/125 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867588895055,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00014020PC","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 165\/20\/150 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867588927823,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00016520PC","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 50\/20\/35 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882130121039,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00005020PC_10","price":58.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 50\/20\/35 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882130153807,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00005020PC_50","price":291.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 70\/20\/55 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882130186575,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00007020PC_10","price":66.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 70\/20\/55 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882130219343,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00007020PC_50","price":334.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 90\/20\/75 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882130252111,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00009020PC_10","price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 90\/20\/75 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882130284879,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00009020PC_50","price":299.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 140\/20\/125 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882130317647,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00014020PC_10","price":129.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 140\/20\/125 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882130350415,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00014020PC_50","price":649.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 165\/20\/150 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882130383183,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00016520PC_10","price":169.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 165\/20\/150 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882130415951,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00016520PC_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-hard-blau-thermo-schaumpad_50-20-35-mm.png?v=1780779054"},{"product_id":"zvizzer-thermo-allrounder-pad-hard-rot-thermo-schaumpad","title":"Thermo Allrounder Pad \"Hard\" thermo foam pad (Red)","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eKräftiger Schliff und formstabiler Druck dank Gummi-Stützschicht\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWas ist das ZviZZer Thermo Allrounder Pad Hard? Ein hartes Polierpad in Rot aus offenzelligem Thermo-Schaum mit eingelegter Gummi-Stützschicht, gemacht für kräftigen Schliff auf Exzenter und Rotation. Die rote Härtestufe entfernt Kratzer und Hologramme mit starker Schleifpolitur. Nicht für die finale Hochglanzstufe und nicht für sehr weiche Klarlacke, die schnell verbrennen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDas ZviZZer Thermo Allrounder Pad Hard\u003c\/strong\u003e ist ein hartes \u003cstrong\u003ePolierpad\u003c\/strong\u003e von ZviZZer aus offenzelligem Thermo-Schaum, im fünfstufigen Farbsystem als Rot für die harte Cut-Stufe markiert. Zwischen Klettrücken und Schaum liegt eine Gummi-Stützschicht, die den Anpressdruck gleichmäßig auf die Arbeitsfläche verteilt, Vibrationen dämpft und verhindert, dass Politur in den Klett zieht. Der offenzellige Thermo-Schaum bleibt unter Reibungshitze formstabiler als Standardschaum und hält die Schleifkraft über den ganzen Polierzug konstant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGummi-Stützschicht für gleichmäßigen Druck.\u003c\/strong\u003e Die eingelegte Schicht zwischen Klett und Schaum verteilt die Anpresskraft flächig statt punktuell und dämpft das Vibrieren der Maschine. In der Praxis heißt das ruhigerer Lauf und ein gleichmäßigerer Schliff über die ganze 40 mal 40 Zentimeter große Arbeitsfläche, ohne harte Druckspitzen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermo-Schaum hält bei Hitze die Form.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standardschaum verliert beim Aufheizen bis zu 85 Prozent seiner Stauchhärte, der offenzellige Thermo-Schaum bleibt bis zu 25 Prozent stabiler. Das hält den Cut über mehrere Polierzüge konstant und bringt dem Pad bis zur sechsfachen Standzeit gegenüber gewöhnlichem Schaumstoff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRote Härte für den kräftigen Cut.\u003c\/strong\u003e In fünf Größen von Ø 50 bis 165 Millimetern liefert die harte rote Stufe den Schliff für Kratzer und Hologramme. Abgestimmt auf eine kräftige Schleifpolitur wie die HC 4000 Heavy Cut holt das Duo tiefere Defekte heraus als ein weicheres Pad.\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 mit einem harten Pad ist zu viel Druck bei zu wenig Politur. Wer das Pad in den Lack presst, erzeugt Reibungshitze statt Schliff, und auf einem 2026er-Lack stand bei uns nach Sekunden ein matter Schleier statt Korrektur. Lass das Korn der Politur arbeiten: erbsengroße Menge aufs Pad, bei etwa 1.000 U\/min verteilen, dann mit mittlerem Druck bis 1.800 U\/min ausarbeiten. Das harte Pad gibt den Cut über die Schleifkraft, nicht über deine Armkraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eErst verteilen dann mit mittlerem Druck ausarbeiten\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEine erbsengroße Menge Politur bei etwa 1.000 U\/min verteilen, dann mit leichtem bis mittlerem Druck bei bis zu 1.800 U\/min ausarbeiten, bis der Polierfilm klar wird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEs läuft auf Exzenter wie auf Rotation. Voraussetzung ist ein sauberer, gewaschener und dekontaminierter Lack, sonst zieht ein Schmutzkorn im Pad feine Kratzer. Arbeite in Abschnitten von etwa 40 mal 40 Zentimetern und kombiniere das harte rote Pad mit einer kräftigen \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zvizzer-hc-4000-heavy-cut-rot-schleifpolitur\"\u003eSchleifpolitur HC 4000\u003c\/a\u003e, deren Farbe im ZviZZer-System auf die Rot-Stufe abgestimmt ist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHalte das Pad sauber: Nach zwei bis drei Abschnitten den Polierstaub ausklopfen oder auf ein frisches Pad wechseln. Ein zugesetztes Pad schmiert nur und baut keinen Schliff mehr auf. Frische Pads vor dem ersten Einsatz kurz mit etwas Politur primen, damit der offenzellige Schaum gleichmäßig annimmt und nicht stellenweise trocken greift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarte Defekte ja Show-Car-Finish nein\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDas harte rote Pad ist für kräftigen Schliff gemacht: Kratzer, Hologramme und verwitterten Klarlack holt es mit der passenden Schleifpolitur heraus, für das letzte Prozent Hochglanz ist es zu grob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSein Kerngebiet ist die Korrekturstufe vor dem Finish. Mit hoch abrasiver Politur arbeitet es Defekte aus, die ein weiches Pad nur überpoliert. Die offenporige Struktur hält die Schnittleistung dabei in jedem Arbeitsmoment auf gleichem Niveau, statt im Lauf der Politur nachzulassen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDie Grenzen sind ehrlich: Ein hartes Pad finisht nicht hologrammfrei. Nach der Korrektur folgt eine weichere Stufe. Wenn du Hologramme und letzten Glanz aufbaust, dann das weichere \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zvizzer-thermo-allrounder-pad-medium-orange-thermo-schaumpad\"\u003eThermo Allrounder Pad Medium\u003c\/a\u003e mit einer One-Step- oder Finish-Politur. Wenn du noch tiefere Schäden an robustem Lack abträgst, dann die Stufe darüber, das Ultra-Hard-Pad in Blau. Auf sehr weichen japanischen Klarlacken kann ein hartes Pad schnell Hologramme setzen oder den Lack lokal überhitzen, dort arbeitest du besser eine Stufe weicher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFür den Korrektur-Polierer nicht den Finish-Liebhaber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDas harte Thermo Allrounder Pad ist die richtige Wahl, wenn du echte Defekte abträgst und ein Pad willst, das bei Hitze nicht zusammenfällt und den Cut hält.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeil es auf Exzenter und Rotation läuft, passt es in fast jeden Polier-Workflow, vom ambitionierten Einsteiger bis zum erfahrenen Aufbereiter. Es ist der Korrektur-Baustein des abgestuften ZviZZer-Pad-Systems und Teil unserer \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/polierpads-schleifschwamme\"\u003ePolierpads und Schleifschwämme\u003c\/a\u003e. Die fünf Größen von Ø 50 bis 165 Millimetern decken von der Spiegelkante bis zur großen Haubenfläche alles ab, das kleine 50er für enge Stellen, das 140er und 165er für Flächen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeniger geeignet ist es für reine Glanz-Liebhaber, die nur auffrischen und keine Defekte abtragen, und für Show-Car-Finisher, die am Ende ohnehin eine reine Finish-Stufe fahren. Wer dauerhaft beides braucht, fährt mit mehreren Härtestufen des Allrounder-Systems besser als mit einem einzigen Pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDer eine Punkt, den die meisten unterschätzen: Pad-Härte und Polierkorn arbeiten zusammen, nicht gegeneinander. Ein hartes Pad gibt mit einer feinen Politur weniger Cut als erwartet, ein weiches mit grober Politur mehr, als man denkt. Wer Härtestufe und Politur aufeinander abstimmt, statt nur am Druck zu drehen, holt aus einem Polierzug mehr Korrektur und weniger Hitze, und genau dafür ist die rote Stufe gebaut.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZviZZer","offers":[{"title":"Ø 50\/20\/35 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867589157199,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00005020HC","price":5.83,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 70\/20\/55 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867589189967,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00007020HC","price":6.69,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 90\/20\/75 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867589222735,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00009020HC","price":7.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 140\/20\/125 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867589255503,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00014020HC","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 165\/20\/150 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867589288271,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00016520HC","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 50\/20\/35 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882107838799,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00005020HC_10","price":58.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 50\/20\/35 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882107871567,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00005020HC_50","price":291.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 70\/20\/55 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882107904335,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00007020HC_10","price":66.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 70\/20\/55 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882107937103,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00007020HC_50","price":334.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 90\/20\/75 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882107969871,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00009020HC_10","price":71.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 90\/20\/75 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882108002639,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00009020HC_50","price":357.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 140\/20\/125 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882108035407,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00014020HC_10","price":129.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 140\/20\/125 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882108068175,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00014020HC_50","price":649.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 165\/20\/150 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882108100943,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00016520HC_10","price":169.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 165\/20\/150 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882108133711,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TAR00016520HC_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-hard-rot-thermo-schaumpad_50-20-35-mm.png?v=1780779089"},{"product_id":"zvizzer-thermo-mini-pad-ultra-hard-blau-thermo-schaumpad","title":"Thermo Mini Pad \"Ultra Hard\" Thermo Foam Pad (Blue)","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eMaximum cut on the tightest paint spots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the ZviZZer Thermo Mini Pad Ultra Hard? A very small polishing pad made from open-cell thermo foam with a hook-and-loop backing, in the hardest grade, Blue. It delivers the highest cut of the five hardness grades and is built for spot correction in tight places a large pad can't reach. It's not a finishing pad and not for big 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 Hard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small \u003cstrong\u003epolishing pad\u003c\/strong\u003e from ZviZZer made of open-cell thermo foam that hooks onto the backing plate of a mini or spot polisher. The colour Blue marks the hardest of the five grades and so the highest cut. At Ø 15 or 25 mm it gets to scratch spots in swage lines, on edges and in mirror triangles, and the thermo foam keeps its cutting power steady even under heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness grade 1 of 5 for the highest cut.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the ZviZZer system Blue is the hardest of five pads and cuts the most aggressively. It's matched to the coarsest polish, PC 5000 Pre Cut, and pulls deep scratches and sanding marks from P1500 grit and up out of the clear coat, the kind a medium pad doesn't have the bite for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpot format Ø 15 and 25 mm for tight spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small working face reaches isolated defects on door-handle recesses, swage lines, sills and mirror triangles, where a 140 mm pad can't sit flat. It runs on mini and spot polishers and on angle-neck machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTen-pack as a consumable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each size comes in a 10-pack, because the small face clogs up faster when you're cutting than a big pad does. That way you always have a fresh pad on hand for a correction, instead of having to wash out a clogged one mid-job.\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 hard pad this small is too much pressure. On those few square millimetres heat builds up fast, the foam compresses and the clear coat hazes over instead of getting a clean cut. Let the spot polisher do the work and just guide it. And swap early: on a scratched black door handle our 15 mm pad was clogged after two spots and just smeared, until we grabbed a fresh one from the ten-pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHook it on, lay the polish on sparingly, work the spot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou press the Mini Pad onto the centre of the hook-and-loop backing plate on your spot polisher, add a tiny drop of cutting polish, then work the spot with light to medium pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose the polish from a grain of rice to a pea, the small face doesn't need more. Spread it over the defect at low speed, then work it out with a bit more speed until the polish film goes clear. Keep the pad flat on the paint and stay on the spot instead of wiping across a wide area. That way you work exactly the scratch and not the whole surrounding panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultra Hard is colour-matched to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zvizzer-pc-5000-pre-cut-blau-schleifpolitur\"\u003ePC 5000 Pre Cut\u003c\/a\u003e, the two make up the coarsest correction stage. Swap the pad early, a clogged spot pad won't cut anymore, which is why there are ten in the pack. On a weathered swage line the hard combo needed one short pass where a medium pad ran several times without ever reaching the scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpot correction yes, big panels and finishing no\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultra Hard is built for heavy spot correction and by design leaves a fine sanding pattern that you then have to polish out with softer mini pads before the spot gleams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts strength is the initial cut in the tightest space: deep scratches, heavy holograms and sanding marks after a spot wet-sand, the ones that demand real bite. As the hardest pad in the series it cuts where a medium or soft pad only polishes without ever reaching the defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe limits are honest. A Mini Pad is no tool for big panels, you do a bonnet or a door with the larger \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/polierpads-schleifschwamme\"\u003epolishing pads and sanding sponges\u003c\/a\u003e in Ø 50 to 165 mm. It's not a finishing pad and not an applicator for wax, it's far too coarse for that. And every cut costs substance: it takes a bit off the roughly 40 to 50 micron thin clear coat, so on edges and thin paint you have to be careful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith pad choice the if-then logic applies. If you need deep spot defects and maximum cut, then the Ultra Hard with a coarse polish. If less cut and more finish is what you're after, then a softer \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zvizzer-thermo-mini-pad-hard-rot-thermo-schaumpad\"\u003eHard pad in Red\u003c\/a\u003e with the next finer polish and then softer step by step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor targeted spot correction, not the whole side\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini Pad Ultra Hard pays off for anyone who wants to work out single deep defects on purpose instead of polishing a whole panel, and is then ready to carry on through the finer grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the cutting power is co-controlled through the pad hardness, the blue pad is the starting point of a stepped spot system: you start hard and coarse and go ever finer through Red, Orange and Yellow up to Green, all in the same mini size. With Ø 15 mm you get into the smallest points, with Ø 25 mm onto slightly bigger spots. The backing plate should be a few millimetres smaller than the pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultra Hard is less suited to beginners polishing on a cared-for daily driver for the first time. The combination of the hardest pad and the coarsest polish is quickly too sharp on a small spot, a medium pad is more forgiving and is plenty for surface marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one point most people underestimate: a spot pad is a consumable. On that tiny face there's so much polishing dust after a few defects that the cut drops off. If you swap to the next of the ten pads early and then wash them out and let them dry lying flat, you'll get a lot of clean corrections out of one pack, instead of a gummed-up pad in your hand after three spots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZviZZer","offers":[{"title":"Ø 15 × 10 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57867589812559,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TMINI0000015PC","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 25 × 10 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57867589845327,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TMINI0000025PC","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 15 × 10 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882212401487,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TMINI0000015PC_50","price":64.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 25 × 10 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882212434255,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TMINI0000025PC_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-hard-blau-thermo-schaumpad_25-x-10-mm.png?v=1780776532"},{"product_id":"zvizzer-thermo-mini-pad-hard-rot-thermo-schaumpad","title":"Thermo Mini Pad \"Hard\" Thermo Foam Pad (Red)","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eCorrect tight spots with serious cut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the ZviZZer Thermo Mini Pad Hard? A small red polishing pad made from open-cell thermo foam with a hook-and-loop back, in 15 and 25 millimetre diameters and sold in a 10-pack. The red hardness grade lays down a serious cut for spot correction in tight spots, matched to a strong cutting compound. Not for large panels and not for the swirl-free finishing stage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ZviZZer Thermo Mini Pad Hard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small \u003cstrong\u003epolishing pad\u003c\/strong\u003e from ZviZZer made of open-cell thermo foam, marked red in the five-step colour system for the hard cutting stage. At just 15 or 25 millimetres across, it sits on a small hook-and-loop backing plate and reaches spots a big pad simply can't get to. The open-cell thermo foam pulls the friction heat away, keeps its shape better than standard foam and holds the cut steady across the whole pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpot format from 15 millimetres across.\u003c\/strong\u003e At Ø 15 and Ø 25 millimetres with a height of 10 millimetres, the mini pad polishes exactly where the mirror base, A-pillar, door-handle recess or bumper edge is too tight for a big pad. The 10-pack keeps you stocked for repeated spot work, so a clogged pad never stops the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed hardness for the serious cut.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the ZviZZer system red is the hard stage, and it pulls scratches, holograms and sanding marks out of the clear coat. Matched to a strong cutting compound like the HC 4000 Heavy Cut, the small pad bites just as hard as its big brother, only shrunk down to spot size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-cell thermo foam holds its shape under heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard foam loses up to 85 percent of its compression hardness as it heats up; open-cell thermo foam stays far more stable. That keeps the cut steady across several spots and gives the pad many times the lifespan of ordinary foam.\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 hard pad is too much pressure with too much compound on a tiny surface. On a two-centimetre spot a single drop is enough, not a blob, otherwise the compound flings off and the pad smears. On a scratched A-pillar a customer pressed the mini into the paint and got himself a dull haze instead of correction in seconds. Let the compound's grit do the work: drop it on the pad, spread it at low speed, then work it in with light pressure. The hard pad delivers the cut through the abrasive, not through your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpread the drop then work it in with light pressure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread a single drop of compound at low speed over the small surface, then work it in with light to medium pressure until the polishing film goes clear and the spot is clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need clean, washed and decontaminated paint first, otherwise a grit of dirt trapped in the pad will drag fine scratches. Press the mini centred onto the small hook-and-loop backing plate of your mini or dual-action machine, keep it flat on the surface and don't tip it over the edge. Pair the hard red pad with a strong \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zvizzer-hc-4000-heavy-cut-rot-schleifpolitur\"\u003eHC 4000 cutting compound\u003c\/a\u003e, whose colour in the ZviZZer system is matched to the red stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the pad clean: because the surface is small, a mini pad clogs with polishing dust faster than a big one. Tap it out after every spot or grab the next one from the 10-pack. A clogged pad only smears and builds no cut anymore. Prime fresh pads with a little compound before first use, so the open-pore foam takes it up evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpot correction yes large panels no\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hard red mini pad is made for spot correction in tight spots: it pulls out small clusters of scratches, mirror caps and contours with the right cutting compound, but for whole bonnets it's too small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts home turf is the spot a big pad can't reach. With a highly abrasive compound it works out defects a soft pad would only polish over, and the open-pore structure keeps the cutting power on the same level at every moment instead of fading off as the work goes on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe limits are honest. The mini doesn't finish swirl-free and it's no applicator for wax or sealant, it's too coarse for that. For large panels it's the wrong tool; there you grab a big allrounder or trapeze pad at Ø 140 or 165 millimetres. Unlike the allrounder pad, the mini has no inlaid rubber backing layer, it's a pure velcro foam pad for the spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you build up holograms and gloss after the cut, go for the softer \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zvizzer-thermo-mini-pad-medium-orange-thermo-schaumpad\"\u003eThermo Mini Pad Medium\u003c\/a\u003e in orange with a finer compound. On very soft Japanese clear coats a hard pad can overheat or set holograms quickly, so there you work a step softer and spare the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor the spot-correction polisher not the panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hard Thermo Mini Pad is the right pick when you're cutting real defects in tight spots and want a pad that doesn't collapse under heat and holds the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the hardness is steered through the pad colour, the red mini is the spot building block of the stepped ZviZZer system: the same cut logic as the big pads, only in 15 and 25 millimetre format for spots that demand precision. For spot repair you don't switch hardness systems, you just take the red stage as a mini. You'll find the right pad in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/polierpads-schleifschwamme\"\u003epolishing pads and sanding sponges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mini is less suited to anyone who only polishes large panels and has no tight spots, and to pure gloss lovers who run a finishing stage at the end anyway. If you correct regularly, you're better off with the mini alongside the big pads than with a single format that compromises everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one point most people underrate: pad hardness and polishing grit work together, not against each other, and it shows especially on the small pad. A hard mini with a fine compound gives less cut than you'd expect, a soft one with a coarse compound more. Match the hardness grade to the compound instead of just turning up the pressure, and you'll pull more correction out of a spot at less heat. And because the small surface wears faster, the care during the job decides how the 10-pack holds up: tap it out after every spot, wash it after use and let it dry flat, instead of crumpling the pad up while it's still damp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZviZZer","offers":[{"title":"Ø 15 × 10 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57867589878095,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TMINI0000015HC","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 25 × 10 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57867589910863,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TMINI0000025HC","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ø 15 × 10 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882223214927,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TMINI0000015HC_50","price":64.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 25 × 10 mm \/ 50 Stück","offer_id":57882223247695,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-TMINI0000025HC_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-hard-rot-thermo-schaumpad_25-x-10-mm.png?v=1780776536"},{"product_id":"zvizzer-thermo-cone-pad-hard-rot-thermo-schaumpad","title":"Thermo Cone Pad \"Hard\" Thermo Foam Pad (Red)","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003ePolish tight spots and contours where round pads can't reach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the ZviZZer Thermo Cone Pad Hard? A cone-shaped, hard polishing pad in red made from open-cell thermo foam with a hook-and-loop back, whose narrow tip gets into corners, swage lines and mirror triangles. The red hardness gives you strong cut for scratches and holograms in the spots a flat round pad skips. Not for big panels and not for the hologram-free finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ZviZZer Thermo Cone Pad Hard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cone-shaped, hard \u003cstrong\u003epolishing pad\u003c\/strong\u003e from ZviZZer made of open-cell thermo foam, marked red for the hard cut step in the five-stage colour system. The conical shape tapers to a narrow tip you use to get at contours, into corners and into tight spots a flat round pad never reaches. The open-cell thermo foam holds its shape better than standard foam under friction heat and keeps the cutting power constant across the whole polishing pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCone tip for corners and contours.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow tip of the Ø 30 by 40 millimetre cone works mirror triangles, vent grilles, swage lines and bumper edges, where a round pad sits down flat and skips the recess. That way you correct exactly the spots you'd otherwise have to chase by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermo foam keeps its shape under heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard foam loses up to 85 percent of its compression hardness as it heats up, while the open-cell thermo foam stays up to 25 percent more stable. That keeps the cut constant across several passes and gives this small pad up to six times the service life of ordinary foam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed hardness for the strong cut.\u003c\/strong\u003e The hard red step delivers the bite for scratches and holograms in tight areas. Paired with a strong cutting compound like the HC 4000 Heavy Cut, the duo pulls out deeper defects than a softer pad of the same shape.\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 cone pad is leaning too hard on the tip. The small contact patch bundles all the pressure, and on a tight bumper edge we ended up with a dull burn mark instead of correction within seconds. Work with the flank of the cone, keep it moving, and only use the tip to get into the recess. The tip guides, the cut comes from the abrasive in the compound, not from how hard you press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLead with the tip, work it out with the flank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop a pea-sized blob of compound on the flank of the cone, set it down at low speed and then work it out with medium pressure until the polishing film in the recess goes clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cone Pad runs on the small backing plate of a mini polisher or on a rotary spindle extension. The catch is a clean, washed and decontaminated finish, otherwise a speck of grit in the tight spot drags fine scratches. Pair the hard red step with a strong \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zvizzer-hc-4000-heavy-cut-rot-schleifpolitur\"\u003eHC 4000 cutting compound\u003c\/a\u003e, whose colour in the ZviZZer system matches the red step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the cone clean: the small face clogs with polishing dust faster than a big pad. After each contour you've worked, tap it out or switch to a fresh cone — a clogged cone just smears and builds no cut anymore. Prime fresh pads with a touch of compound before the first run so the open-cell foam takes it up evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContours and corners yes, big panels no\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hard Cone Pad is built for tight spots: mirror triangles, vent grilles, swage lines, door-handle recesses and bumper edges all come good with the right cutting compound, but for big panels the cone face is too small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts home turf is detail correction where the big pad can't reach. On a weathered bumper with swage lines the tip works into the recess while the flank takes the neighbouring area along with it. The open-cell structure holds the cutting power at the same level in every tight spot instead of fading off as the polish goes on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe limits are honest: you don't polish a bonnet with the cone, the face is too small for that. If you're refining holograms and gloss in the tight spot, then reach for the softer \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/zvizzer-thermo-cone-pad-medium-orange-thermo-schaumpad\"\u003eThermo Cone Pad Medium\u003c\/a\u003e in orange with a finer compound. If you're correcting big panels, then a flat all-rounder or trapezoid pad in the matching hardness. On very soft Japanese clearcoats the bundled tip can overheat fast, so you're better off working a step softer there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor the detail polisher, not the panel polisher\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hard Thermo Cone Pad is the right call when you're cutting defects on contours and in corners and want a pad that doesn't collapse under heat and holds the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it runs on a mini machine and rotary, it's the detail building block of the graduated ZviZZer pad system and part of our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/polierpads-schleifschwamme\"\u003epolishing pads and sanding sponges\u003c\/a\u003e. It rounds out the big panel pads rather than replacing them: you do the panel with the flat pad, the edges and recesses afterwards with the cone. That way no swirled strip is left standing on the swage line after the panel has long since gone glossy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's less suited to pure panel work and to gloss lovers who only want to refresh and aren't cutting defects. Within the Cone range red is the hardest step, with orange below it for medium and yellow for fine cut. If you need to cut harder, you don't switch to a harder cone but to a bigger flat pad with more contact. The one point most people underrate: pad hardness and polishing grit work together, not against each other. A hard cone with a fine compound gives less cut than you'd expect, a soft one with a coarse compound more than you'd think. Match the hardness to the compound instead of just leaning harder on the tip, and you get more correction and less heat out of a single pass — and that's exactly what the red step is built for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZviZZer","offers":[{"title":"Ø 30 × 40 mm \/ 1 Stück","offer_id":57867603607887,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-CE000040HC","price":7.63,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 30 × 40 mm \/ 10 Stück","offer_id":57882182943055,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-CE000040HC_10","price":76.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Ø 30 × 40 mm \/ 30 Stück","offer_id":57882182975823,"sku":"D1-ZVIZZER-CE000040HC_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-hard-rot-thermo-schaumpad.png?v=1780779806"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-schleifschwamm-polierpad-weiss-hart","title":"Schleifschwamm \"Weiß\" (Hart)","description":"","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"1 Stück \/ Ø 80 mm \/ Weiß","offer_id":58711662100815,"sku":"D1-KCX-999275","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Stück \/ Ø 145 mm \/ Weiß","offer_id":58711450550607,"sku":"D1-KCX-999259V","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Stück \/ Ø 163 mm \/ Weiß","offer_id":58711450583375,"sku":"D1-KCX-999258V","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-schleifschwamm-polierpad-weiss-hart.png?v=1788858270"}],"url":"https:\/\/detailing1.ch\/en\/collections\/cutting-pads-aus-schaumstoff.oembed?page=2","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}