X-TRA — Cutting Red Foam Pad

The X-TRA Cutting Red Foam Pad is a high-cut, firm-density pad engineered to remove heavy swirls, oxidation, and sanding haze fast while keeping panel control predictable. Use it to knock down defects quickly before refining with a medium or finishing pad.

Available Sizes: 1.2" (pack of 5), 2" (pack of 5), 3", 5", 6"

Why You'll Love It

• Serious cutting power for rapid defect removal on modern clear coats.
• Firm, stable foam maintains edge integrity around body lines.
• Efficient heat management with an open-cell structure that keeps abrasives working longer.
• Predictable finish that refines cleanly and sets up a quick second step.

Ideal Surfaces

• Automotive clear coat with moderate to severe defects (swirls, RIDS, oxidation).
• Not for matte or satin finishes (always spot test specialty paints).

Machine Compatibility

• Dual Action (random orbital) and Forced Rotation
• Rotary (use controlled arm speed and moderate pressure)

How To Use

1. Prep: Wash/decontaminate. If coating later, wipe panels with REVEAL Pre-Coat Surface Prep.
2. Prime & load: Lightly prime the pad, then add 3–4 pea-sized drops of compound.
3. Cut a small section: Work ~2' × 2' (60 × 60 cm) with slow, overlapping passes and moderate pressure; reduce pressure for the final two passes.
4. Wipe & inspect: Remove residue with a clean microfiber; check under strong, focused lighting.
5. Keep it clean: Brush or blow out the pad frequently; switch to a fresh pad if it loads up.

Pairs Well With

• Heavy cut: BRUT Hypercut Correction Compound
• Refinement: CORSA Advanced Correction, Gran FINALE Jeweling Paste
• Panel prep: REVEAL Pre-Coat Surface Prep

Notes: Always perform a test spot and start with the least aggressive combo that achieves your goal. Avoid dry buffing; keep pads clean and let the abrasives do the work.