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Buffing pads are used in conjunction with a buffer to remove paint defects. There are a variety of different buffing pads available, each of which is designed for a specific purpose. For example, there are buffing pads that are designed for removing swirl marks, and buffing pads that are designed for removing scratches.

It is important to use the correct buffing pad for the job. Using the wrong pad can damage the paint and make the defects worse. There are 4-Main types of buffing pads.

Microfiber Pads

Microfiber buffing pads are made of a special type of fabric that is designed to absorb paint and polish residue. This helps to reduce the amount of dust that is created during the buffing process.

Microfiber buffing pads also help to keep the buffer pad clean, which prolongs the life of the buffer pad.

Wool Pads

A wool buffing pad is a type of buffing pad that is made of wool. It is used to remove swirl marks and scratches from the paint.

Wool buffing pads are available in a variety of sizes, and they are usually attached to a rotary buffer. They can be used on both metal and plastic surfaces.

Wool buffing pads are more expensive than other types of buffing pads, but they are also the most effective at removing swirl marks and scratches.

Foam Pads

A foam buffing pad is a type of buffing pad that is made of foam. It is used to apply polishes and waxes to the paint.

Foam buffing pads come in a variety of sizes, and they are usually attached to a rotary buffer. They can be used on both metal and plastic surfaces.

Foam buffing pads are less expensive than other types of buffing pads, but they are not as effective at removing swirl marks and scratches.

Waffle Pads

Waffle buffing pads are a type of buffing pad that is made of foam. They are used to apply polishes and waxes to the paint.

Waffle buffing pads come in a variety of sizes, and they are usually attached to a rotary buffer. They can be used on both metal and plastic surfaces. Waffle buffing pads are less expensive than other types of buffing pads, but they are not as effective at removing swirl marks and scratches.