car buffing padCar wash buffering pads are very important materials that you will need when you plan to wash your car and bring out the shine of the paint after cleaning it. You may have noticed professional detailers use different types of buffering pads when they do auto detailing to your vehicle.

You too can find and look for your own buffering pads for car wax application. Choosing the right type of pad is crucial not only to bring out the paint’s natural shine but also to protect the layers of paint from being damaged.

These are the factors that you need to consider when buying buffering and polishing pads for your car:

Material. It is very important for car owners to carefully check the kind of material used in the production of the buffering pad. Do not forget that these pads will rub against the surface of your vehicle.

  • Choosing the wrong type of material can harm the exterior paint layer and the repairs can cost more.
  • The most common types available are foam and wool. Twisted wool can be more aggressive than foam which means maneuvering it would need extra care. The percentage of wool in the pad can also change its working power.

Cell Size. The composition of the buffering pads must also be looked into. There are basically two types of compositions for these polishing pads and they are the open cell pads and the closed cell pads.

  • Open cell pads are considered more aggressive than closed pads. You can look for the description of the pads in its packaging before purchasing one.
  • You can always get one of each kind because the open cell pad can be used for deep cleaning and you can end the polishing with a closed cell pad for a great surface finish.

Surface Texture. In professional mobile car detailing, detailers may use flat surface pads and ragged surface pads. These have different uses.

  • Flat pads can generate more heat when rotated so they can clean deeply and can remove different layers of dirt and paint.
  • Uneven surface pads can generate less heat which means they can be used for finishes and minor surface touch ups.