{"product_id":"rupes-d-a-ultra-finewhitefoam-polishing-pads","title":"RUPES D-A Ultra-Fine (White) Foam Polishing Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are dozens and dozens, if not hundreds, of choices of foam pads on the market.  There are different colors, densities, shapes, sizes, surface types, etc.  So which one do we buy?  I choose these RUPES pads for a few reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese have been designed and tested specifically to be used with long throw polishers so they can withstand the heat and lateral forces that beat up the structural integrity of the foam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI've been using these since RUPES first launched them, and now the color codes are ingrained in my brain: Blue - Heavy Polishing, Green - Medium, Yellow - 1 Step or Finishing, White - Finishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe White pad is the one I generally use, especially for finishing.  I often use it with something like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/d5-sonax-perfect-finish\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSonax Perfect Finish.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs much as I like complete sets, I only find the Yellow and White pads necessary.  Combine those two and a bunch of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/rupes-d-a-fine-yellow-microfiber-polishing-pad?variant=43095343661207\" title=\"RUPES D-A Ultra-Fine (White) Foam Polishing Pad\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRUPES D-A Fine (Yellow) Microfiber Polishing Pads\u003c\/a\u003e, and you should be able to tackle almost any situation.  Sizing is a bit confusing, but it works like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\" Pad = Fits 3\" backing plate and has a 4\" face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse with LHR75E (Mini)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5\" Pad = Fits 5\" backing plate and has a 6\" face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse with LHR15ES, MKIII, LHR12E (Duetto)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6\" Pad = Fits 6\" backing plate and has a 7\" face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse with LHR21ES, MKIII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pads are designed to be used with dual action random orbitals, specifically long throw machines.  They aren't recommended for rotary or forced rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obsessed Garage","offers":[{"title":"3\"","offer_id":36308492714135,"sku":"RU-9.DA100S","price":11.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5\"","offer_id":36308492779671,"sku":"RU-9.DA150S","price":12.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6\"","offer_id":36308492845207,"sku":"RU-9.DA180S","price":15.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1239\/9256\/products\/Q4A4930.jpg?v=1641582809","url":"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.mom\/products\/rupes-d-a-ultra-finewhitefoam-polishing-pads","provider":"Obsessed Garage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}