{"product_id":"cartec-orbital-machine-compounding-pad","title":"Cartec Orbital Machine Compounding Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe differences between the Green, Orange, White, and Black pads span across cutting power, foam density, and what stage of the paint correction process they are meant for:\u003cbr\u003e1. Green Pad (Heavy Cut \/ Compounding)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose: Heavy-duty paint correction.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacteristics: Made with a coarse, open-structure foam designed to generate high cutting power.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing: Typically paired with Diamond Cut 3000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Used For: Removing deep sanding scratches, heavy oxidation, severe swirls, orange peel, and spray mist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Orange Pad (Medium-Heavy Cut \/ Compounding)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose: Moderate scratch and defect removal.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacteristics: A firm, high-density foam that sits as a strong intermediate step. In newer Cartec lineups (like their universal Unipads), orange is frequently used as a heavy-to-medium compound option for tackling moderate flaws efficiently on dual-action\/orbital machines.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing: Often paired with compounds like Rapid Cut 4000 or medium cutting pastes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Used For: Correcting moderate swirls, light scratches, and everyday paint defects without requiring the most aggressive green or wool setup.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. White Pad (Medium Polish \/ Finishing)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose: Light polishing, gloss enhancement, and defect refinement.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacteristics: A medium-density foam with mild cutting properties designed to smooth out micro-marring.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing: Paired with Final Cut 9000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Used For: Removing lighter swirl marks, holograms left behind by heavier cutting pads, and restoring clarity and gloss to the paint surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Black Pad (Ultra-Fine Finishing \/ Protection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose: Final high-gloss finishing and applying protection (waxes\/sealants).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacteristics: A very soft foam with little to no cutting power. Its sole job is to maximize gloss and evenly spread finishes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing: Paired with ultra-fine finishing polishes, glazes, or hybrid waxes. \u003cem\u003e(Note: In some newer Cartec PRO or microfibre lines, ultra-fine finishing is also represented by dark grey\/anthracite, but traditional soft finishing runs on the black\/dark spectrum).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Used For: Final jewel-polishing stages to achieve a completely hologram-free, mirror-like gloss, or for laying down thin coats of wax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cartec","offers":[{"title":"Orange - Heavy","offer_id":58871837098358,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green - Medium","offer_id":58871837131126,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White - Light","offer_id":58871837163894,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black - Finishing","offer_id":58871837196662,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0510\/5005\/3832\/files\/2_-orange.png?v=1790947354","url":"https:\/\/motorsportandspares.com\/products\/cartec-orbital-machine-compounding-pad","provider":"Motorsport and Spares","version":"1.0","type":"link"}