{"product_id":"xx-tra-fine-black-polishing-foam-pad-3","title":"XX-TRA Fine Black Polishing Foam Pad - 3''","description":"\u003ch3\u003eXX-TRA Fine Finishing — Black Foam Pad\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXX-TRA Fine Finishing Black Foam Pad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a soft, open-cell foam designed for the final polish and “jeweling” stage on clear coat. It maximizes gloss, depth, and clarity while minimizing haze, micro-marring, and holograms — perfect for your last step before coating or protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.2\" (pack of 5), 2\" (pack of 5), 3\", 5\", 6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-soft finishing foam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat refines the surface and boosts mirror-like gloss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow cut \/ high finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— ideal for removing light haze after compounding or one-step polishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable edge control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith balanced foam density for smooth machine tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-cell structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehelps manage heat and keeps polish working longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Surfaces\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive clear coat (including dark\/soft paints)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot for\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ematte or satin finishes (spot test specialty paints)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMachine Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Action (random orbital)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForced Rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(light pressure, finish passes only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWash, decontaminate, and correct as needed. Wipe with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dtaillab.com\/products\/reveal-pre-coat-surface-prep-cleaner\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eREVEAL Pre-Coat Surface Prep\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrime \u0026amp; apply:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLightly prime the pad, then add 3–4 pea-sized drops of finishing polish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork small areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e~2' × 2' (60 × 60 cm) at moderate speed and low pressure. Finish with slow, overlapping passes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspect \u0026amp; wipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRemove residue with a soft microfiber and check under proper lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClean the pad frequently (pad brush or compressed air) and swap to a fresh pad if loaded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing polishes:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dtaillab.com\/products\/d-tail-lab-gran-finale-jewiling-paste-compound\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGran FINALE Jeweling Paste\u003c\/a\u003e (as a finishing step).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal prep \u0026amp; protection:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dtaillab.com\/products\/reveal-pre-coat-surface-prep-cleaner\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eREVEAL Pre-Coat Surface Prep\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dtaillab.com\/products\/cerami-x-invicta-advanced-ceramic-coating-for-paint\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCERAMI-X INVICTA\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotes:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStart with the least aggressive combo and perform a test spot. Keep the pad clean and cool to maintain a flawless finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D-TAIL LAB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48151512514752,"sku":null,"price":11.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/3656\/0320\/files\/ACTION-2026-04-13T160801.373.png?v=1776179677","url":"https:\/\/drvacs.com\/products\/xx-tra-fine-black-polishing-foam-pad-3","provider":"Dr. Vac \/ Cardy Vac ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}