Lake Country HDO Orange Polishing Pad 6.5" x 1"

Why you'll want it

• Two layers help keep heat down. Two layers of foam and a center cooling chamber move heat away from the middle of the pad. That helps the pad run cooler and last longer.
• Tapered edge suits curved panels. The tapered edge keeps the pad from rolling. The record says it suits curved and contoured panels.
• Works for swirls and final finish. Use it on fine scratches and light swirls with a medium cut compound or polish. On harder paint, it helps bring the surface to a brilliant gloss.
• Polish before winter storage this fall. Fall is a good time to polish the boat before winter storage, so it looks good when spring comes. The pad is made for light swirls.

What it is

Lake Country makes this orange foam polishing pad. It is 6.5 inch across and 1 inch thick, with two layers of foam. It is built for long-throw dual-action polishers.

How to use it

1. Attach the pad to a backing plate that fits your long-throw polisher.
2. Add your polish, then move the polisher slowly in passes that overlap.
3. When you finish, wash the pad off in running water and let it dry fully before you put it away.

What else the job needs

Good to have on hand: a medium cut compound or polish, which the record says to use with this pad. The record also says to attach the pad to a compatible backing plate.