Polishing Pads for Paint Correction

Choosing the right polishing pad is just as important as choosing the right compound or polish.

The OPTiX polishing pad range is designed to make pad selection simple. Choose the pad based on the paint condition, the level of correction needed and the finish you are trying to achieve.

For stronger correction, start with Purple Haze Wool or Green Slim Line Foam. For balanced correction and gloss, use Orange Slim Line Foam. For light polishing and final refinement, use White or Black Slim Line Foam.

Why Slim Line Pads feel smoother

The main difference with OPTiX Slim Line Foam Pads is the way they feel on dual action polishers.

Compared with thicker foam pads, the slim line design keeps the pad closer to the backing plate. This helps reduce pad roll and gives a smoother, more direct polishing feel.

That extra control is helpful when polishing curves, edges, smaller panels and tighter areas.

Match the pad to the job

For cutting and correction, pair the stronger pads with OPTiX UTOPIA Cutting Polishing Compound.

For final gloss, soft paint, piano black trims and refinement before ceramic coating, pair the softer pads with OPTiX UTOPIA Ultra Fine.

The simple system is:

• Cut: Purple Haze, Green or Orange
• Refine: Orange, White or Black
• Protect: Apply the right OPTiX coating after proper surface preparation

Choose the pad for the paint condition first. Then refine the finish before protection.