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Rupes - DA Intermediate Foam Polishing Pad

Rupes - DA Intermediate Foam Polishing Pad

by RUPES
£8.00




We Say

The Da Intermediate pad is a fantastic addition to the Rupes DA range, slotting in to the range between the Blue Coarse pad and the Yellow Fine pad it is a truly versatile pad that can be used for almost all jobs from heavy swirl and defect removal when used with DA Coarse compound, all the way up to ultra fine finishing and all in one work when used with DA Fine polish or UNO PURE/PROTECT.

Key Features

cut level varies (compared to others)
flexibility 4/10 (compared to others)
washable yes (by hand)

Description

The RUPES D-A INTERMEDIATE Foam Pad joins the RUPES D-A Series foam pad range, positioning in between D-A FINE yellow pad and D-A COARSE blue pad. It is the most versatile foam pad in the BigFoot range and can be used with several RUPES compounds, such as D-A COARSE and D-A FINE as well as UNO ADVANCED and UNO PROTECT.

It has the polishing power to remove severe defects from a wide variety of painted and solid surfaces when paired with RUPES D-A COARSE blue compound.

When used with RUPES D-A FINE yellow polishing compound, it removes moderate-to-fine defects and creates a high-gloss finish.

The highly engineered foam formula really shines when paired with UNO PROTECT or UNO ADVANCED for final polishing and creating a durable layer of protection.

Available in 3 sizes:

100mm to suit 75mm/3" backing plates

150mm to suit 125mm/5" backing plates

180mm to suit 150mm/6" backing plates

Specification

More Information
COMPATIBLE BACKING PLATE 75MM,125MM AND 150MM
CONSTRUCTION FOAM
cut level Varies
flexibility
4
FOAM STRUCTURE OPEN CELL
SUITABLE FOR HARD PAINTS YES
SUITABLE FOR INTERMEDIATE PAINTS YES
SUITABLE FOR SOFT PAINTS YES
WASHABLE YES (HAND ONLY)

How To Use

General usage notes:

(i)Always select the least aggressive pad you think you will need to achieve the desired result, and step up one grade at a time if more cut is required.
(ii)Always ensure that you centre each pad properly on the backing plate (this can take several attempts to get right, but is vital if the machine is to remain perfectly balanced during use).
(iii)Always use an appropriate sized pad for the backing plate you are using (the pad should always protrude past the edge of the backing plate, never the other way around).
(iv)Always prime a new pad by loading it with 2-6 pea-sized drops of product (depending on pad size) and running it stationary on the paint for 30 seconds at speed 1.
(v)Always ensure that spent polish residue on the face of the pad is brushed off regularly during use using a RUPES BigFoot Claw Pad Tool (failure to follow this advice can lead to micromarring of the finish.
(vi)After use, clean the pads with warm water and mild soap(using your fingertips to massage out any remaining polish residue), rinse with running water and allow to dry naturally.
(vii) While not in use, store in a dry, dust-free environment (lidded plastic storage boxes are ideal in this respect).

Tips for succes:

Clean pads frequently during use with compressed air, a vacuum or a Rupes Claw Pad Tool to maintain consistent performance.

Do not over-saturate the pad with compound. Too much compound can lead to diminished performance.

Avoid the use of solvent based compounds and cleaners to prevent damage to the foam cell structure.

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