SPTA Polishing Pads Kit 20pc 3-inch – Foam, Wool & Microfiber Pads with Backing Plate and Drill Adapter for Cutting and Finishing

SPTA's 20-piece 3-inch polishing pad kit supplies foam, wool and microfiber pads plus a backing plate and drill adapter to cut, polish and finish automotive paint with orbital or rotary tools.

This all-in-one polishing set is built for detailers and DIYers who want to tackle sanding marks, swirls and light oxidation without buying separate pads. The kit mixes heavy- to ultra-fine foam densities, a wool cutting pad and a microfiber finishing pad, plus a hook-and-loop backing plate and drill attachment so you can mount the right pad on a rotary, DA or drill-driven polisher.

Which pad removes deep sanding marks and heavy oxidation?

Use the T120 green heavy-cut foam or the wool cutting pad to aggressively remove 1200–1500 grit sanding marks, heavy oxidation and orange peel. These remove material faster, so pair with a heavy-cut compound and work in controlled passes to avoid over-polishing.

• T120 green pad — heavy-cut for 1200/1500 grit marks and deep defects
• Wool pad — fast material removal for stubborn oxidation
• Use with SPTA heavy-cut compound and a rotary/DA polisher

How do I progress from cutting to a swirl-free finish?

Move through the kit’s cutting grades to refine the surface: T80 yellow and T60 blue address medium sanding marks and swirls, T40 orange performs light cutting, and T10 red delivers ultra-fine finishing. Each step reduces abrasion and prepares the paint for a gloss-enhancing polish.

• T80 yellow — high-cut for 1500/2000 grit marks and heavier swirls
• T60 blue — moderate cut for medium oxidation and scratches
• T40 orange & T10 red — light cut to ultra-fine finishing for gloss

What tools and compounds are compatible with this kit?

The pads are designed for broad compatibility with dual-action, rotary and random-orbit polishers, plus drill-driven setups using the included adapter. They accept heavy, medium and finishing compounds and work well with SPTA polishing formulas for predictable results.

• Works on RO/DA/GA polishers and electric drills via 5/8-11 adapter
• Hook-and-loop backing for fast pad changes
• Pairs with heavy, medium and finish compounds from SPTA

How do I care for the pads so they last longer?

All pads are washable and reusable; rinse with clean water after each use and let them air-dry fully before storing. Use the included cleaning brush or a pad conditioning brush to remove embedded compound and hair, and avoid machine drying to preserve foam resilience.

• Rinse pads and air-dry naturally to maintain shape
• Use the multi-functional cleaning brush to remove residue
• Avoid high heat and store flat to prevent deformation

Who is this for: This SPTA kit is suited to car owners, mobile detailers and hobbyists who want a complete, compact polishing selection for paint correction and finishing. It provides both aggressive cutting tools and fine finishing pads so you can move from repairing heavier defects to producing a high-gloss finish using the same backing plate and accessories.