{"product_id":"rupes-bigfoot-claw-pad-tool","title":"RUPES BigFoot Claw Pad Tool","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI have been looking a better pad brush for a long time.  When I first picked this up at RUPES USA headquarters, I knew I'd found it.  I have the Griot's and Adam's version, but I've never been in love with either one of them.  This one serves several different functions as seen in the video above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFoam Pads:\u003c\/span\u003e  I use the brush to swipe the entire surface of the pad to ensure nothing is stuck to it.  Then I'll blow it off with compressed air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMicrofiber Pads:\u003c\/span\u003e  Microfiber mats up and tends to flatten out when using.  Certain polishes like M105 really build up on the fibers.  I use the brush after each section I polish to break up the fibers before blowing out with compressed air.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse this instead of your finger to apply polish on pads.  Spread the polish on your pad, then use the knife looking edge to \"butter\" the entire surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hook and loop backing plates on modern polishers have much stronger grip on pads to keep them seated for the longer throw.  This fits and acts as a lever between the Velcro backing of the pad and the backing plate of the polisher to help you remove the pad without damaging.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out the video above that shows how to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI decided to offer it without the optional holding pouch.  I didn't see a need for the added cost.  This is for the tool only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obsessed Garage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12328143126620,"sku":"RU-9.BF7001","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1239\/9256\/files\/Product-RupesClawTool-June2026.jpg?v=1783608157","url":"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/rupes-bigfoot-claw-pad-tool","provider":"Obsessed Garage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}