Cleaning Pads

What Does It Do?

• Fine pad cleans and shines metals such as aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, titanium, and others
• Rust, corrosion, and minor scuffs can be removed using the coarse pad

Mounts on a hand sander or drill adapter pad.

Works well for buffing off boot markings on frames and swingarms, or touching up previously finished parts. Also useful for achieving a consistent brushed look on larger parts.

Do not use these pads on a die grinder, dremel, or bench grinder.

Related Items

• Cleaning Pad Hand Kits are available here
• Cleaning Pad Drill kits are available here
• Hand sanders are sold here
• Drill adapter pads are sold here

Click on "Video" tab to see the pads in use. 

Specs

• Available in 3" and 5" sizes
• Coarse pad (Green) is equivalent to 240 grit
  
• Fine pad (Red) is equivalent to 400 grit
• Pads are attached using a hook and loop style
• Available in singles, or in packs to save you some cash!
• Max RPM: 4000

These pads are made from a nylon strand material that is embedded with resin and an aluminum oxide abrasive for optimal stiffness and abrasion.

How To Use

Use these pads by hand with a hand sander or on a drill using a drill adapter.

If using a drill, here's a cheap drill that works great with these pads. 

Harbor Freight Drill

Hand Buffing Tips

• Attach pad onto hand sander.
• Use coarse pad to remove corrosion, rust, and light scratches. These pads will not remove deep scratches or casting lines. Use a flap wheel, sandpaper, or coarse cleaning wheel for scratch and casting removal.
• The fine pads wear quicker, so only use when giving your part a finishing shine.
• Remove as much grease, oil, and dirt as you can before using the pads, so you’re not contaminating them.
• Try to buff evenly across the part so you don't end up with dips or low spots.
  
• Sand or buff in the same direction if you’re going for a brushed look. Intersecting scratches do not look good.
• Use only light to medium pressure with the pad or you'll wear it out prematurely. If you need to apply heavy pressure, you should go to a more aggressive pad. 
  
• In order to make the pads last as long as possible, be careful around sharp edges.
• To achieve a higher shine and smoother finish, buff with a lubricant such as Maxima MPPL or WD40.
• Always wear a dust mask or respirator and eye protection while buffing!

Drill Buffing Tips

Installation

• Attach pad onto adapter.
• Slide adapter shaft at least 3/4" into drill, securely fasten, and get cleaning!

Buffing

• Use coarse pad to remove corrosion, rust, and light scratches. These pads will not remove deep scratches or casting lines. Use a flap wheel, sandpaper, or coarse cleaning wheel for scratch and casting removal.
• The fine pads wear quicker, so only use when giving your part a finishing shine.
• Remove as much grease, oil, and dirt as you can before using the pads, so you’re not contaminating them.
• The pads work best at 2000-3000 RPM, so turn your drill to the speed setting.
• Try to buff evenly across the part so you don't end up with dips or low spots.
  
• Use only light pressure with the pad or you'll wear it out prematurely. If you need to apply heavy pressure, you should go to a more aggressive pad. 
  
• In order to make the pads last as long as possible, be careful around sharp edges.
• To achieve a higher shine and smoother finish, buff with a lubricant such as Maxima MPPL or WD40.
• Always wear a dust mask or respirator and eye protection while buffing!

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