{"title":"Pads, Polishers \u0026 Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe liquid gets the credit, but the pad and the machine decide how much correction actually happens. A coarse foam or wool pad cuts, a soft finishing pad refines, and the backing plate has to match the pad size or the whole thing fights you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant treats on a schedule? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/modified-monthly\"\u003eModified Monthly\u003c\/a\u003e is a custom freeze-dried treat box from our Chester County kitchen, built around your dog's tastes and shipped every month. First box is $1.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the largest hardware group in the Wash Bay. Most of it is RUPES: dual action foam pads in coarse, medium and fine, wool pads from 1.5 through 7 inch, matching backing plates and pad holders, and the UNO compound and polish line. Alongside them are RBL engineered abrasives and a cordless random orbital, a Dynabrade polisher, 3D foam and spider cut pads, applicator pucks, sanding discs, wheel brushes and a Power Woolie. Match them to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-compounds-polishes\"\u003ecompounds and polishes\u003c\/a\u003e, finish with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-wax-sealants-coatings\"\u003ewax, sealants and coatings\u003c\/a\u003e, and stock up on \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/detailing-towels-bottles-accessories\"\u003etowels, bottles and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore on the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wash-bay\"\u003eWash Bay hub\u003c\/a\u003e and in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/product-guides\/how-to-wash-a-car-at-home-without-swirls\"\u003ewashing a car at home without swirls\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003ePal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift; the maker is the brand on the label. Shipping for these items is calculated at checkout and does not count toward free treat shipping. Treats in the same order still ship from us in Pennsylvania. Returns on these items go back to Pal Automotive; email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@sniffandshift.com\"\u003esupport@sniffandshift.com\u003c\/a\u003e and we will start it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"3d-glass-polishing-pad-3-pack-6","title":"3D Glass Polishing Pad, 6 Inch, 3 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree ultra thin polishing pads sized at 6 inches, made by 3D Car Care specifically for glass rather than paint. 3D says the pad \"will make short work of stubborn water spots, dried bug residue, and other contaminants,\" and that used with 3D Glass Polish it \"removes oxidation, scratches, water spots, and more.\" Glass is the surface most people give up on after a summer of highway miles, and this is the tool side of fixing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun them on a machine polisher with 3D Glass Polish, which is the pairing 3D recommends for what it calls \"hyper brilliant clear glass and ultra-clear visibility.\" The pads are reusable and can be hand washed, and 3D says cleaning ability can be renewed with 3D Towel Kleen. Three pads per pack at 6 inches means you can work a windshield, then swap to a fresh face rather than pushing spent product around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e. See the rest of the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear glass matters more when there is a dog watching the world go by from the back. Sort the windows, then hand out our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e at the trailhead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523645813105,"sku":"17240","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/1_9db38454-926b-4921-b22c-e06057fe3c92.webp?v=1788483417"},{"product_id":"brush-go-ez-wheel","title":"Go EZ Wheel Brush, 16 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA long handled wash brush for the parts of a wheel your hand does not reach. The Go EZ Brush is described as \"made of soft bristles that loosen dirt from metal surfaces,\" and as \"ideal for use as a wash brush to clean the intricate components of motorcycles, wheels, wheel wells, etc.\" The bristles are the point: \"the flexible bristles softly glide in and out of areas that are tough to reach by hand.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 16 inches, which is what lets it get down a barrel or behind a spoke without you taking the wheel off. Use it wet, with your wheel cleaner already dwelling, and let the bristles do the agitating rather than pressing hard against the finish. Rinse the head out when you are done so brake dust does not dry into the bristles and come back on the next car. It is carried in the P\u0026amp;S brush range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e. See the rest of the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWheel wells are where the mud from a good hike ends up, so this is a post adventure tool. Restock the other end of that trip with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523645878641,"sku":"17188","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_8135_1800x1800_45adf2c5-a973-4928-a1fc-c6d1abeb0f9f.webp?v=1788483418"},{"product_id":"rupes-9-nw80m-da-wool-yellow-3","title":"RUPES 9.NW80M D-A Medium Wool Polishing Pad, 80 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 9.NW80M is RUPES's medium wool polishing pad in the 80 mm size, made by RUPES. Wool cuts differently from foam and gets through a defect in fewer passes, which is why it stays in the kit. RUPES describes the medium wool pads as \"specifically crafted for the removal of moderate defects\" on random orbital, gear driven and triple action machines. What separates the yellow medium from the harder cutting grades is the backing: RUPES says the yellow foam \"is much more flexible to allow for improved control on curves and contours, as well as providing a softer support for improved finishing ability.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRUPES states that a uniform 15 mm fiber length is maintained across the entire surface of the pad, and that the soft flexible wool paired with the soft yellow foam backing \"besides cutting moderate defects, also guarantees excellent finishing ability on most surfaces.\" At 80 mm this is the small pad, the one for pillars, bumper corners, mirror caps and the tight areas a 130 mm or 160 mm pad cannot reach. RUPES lists it for the LHR75E, LTA75 and LHR75. Prime the pad, keep the machine flat, and clean the wool between sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. Read more on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003epolishing pads, polishers and tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall pads exist for the awkward panels, which is usually where a dog's claws found the paint in the first place. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e keep the culprit occupied while you fix it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523652006257,"sku":"17466","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_4550.jpg?v=1788483481"},{"product_id":"pad-holder-rupes-6-21mm-981-321n","title":"RUPES BigFoot Backing Plate 981.321N, 6 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the RUPES 981.321N backing plate, the 6 inch hook and loop pad holder that bolts to a BigFoot 21 mm random orbital polisher. RUPES notes that the BigFoot 6 inch random orbitals swing a 21 mm orbit and build real momentum, with some LHR21 models running up to 4,500 orbits per minute, which is a hard life for any backing plate. The plate has a multi hole face, a hard density foam body and an M8 thread, and it carries the part number 981.321N on the RUPES consumables list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread it onto a clean spindle, press a BigFoot foam or wool pad squarely onto the hook and loop face, and center the pad before you pull the trigger. RUPES treats the plate and the pad as one system, and warns that using backing pads or compound carriers other than members of the BigFoot family can lead to a reduction in performance and can further affect the technical and mechanical characteristics of the tool. This listing is for one 6 inch plate, not a pad set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. There is more on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, and more of the same kind of product in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA polishing session is the one job where the dog needs to be somewhere else. Ours gets parked on the driveway with a handful of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523652104561,"sku":"18179","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/981-321N_150mm-Velcro-pad-MULTIHOLE-Hard-M8-750x500.jpg?v=1788483482"},{"product_id":"pad-application-pearl-puck-4-pack","title":"The Rag Company Pearl Puck Applicator, 4 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pearl Puck is what The Rag Company calls an industry first collaboration between The Rag Company and Autofiber. It pairs The Rag Company Pearl microfiber weave on the outside with Autofiber signature plastic barrier and a dense foam core. The barrier is the reason it exists: The Rag Company states it prevents excess coating from seeping into the core, so the coating you paid for ends up on the paint instead of soaked into the sponge. The result, in their words, is an ergonomic ceramic coating applicator and a smooth coating application experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFold a coating towel nearby, wrap or lay your suede over the puck if your coating calls for it, and lay the product down in overlapping passes on one panel before you level it. The round, compact shape suits contoured panels and tight spots such as wheel faces. The Rag Company lists it for ceramic coatings, waxes and sealants, so it is not a single use tool. This listing is the 4 pack, which is roughly one full car of coating work plus spares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. There is more on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, and more of the same kind of product in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoating day means the car is off limits for hours. Ours spends it inside working through a bag of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523652202865,"sku":"17013","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/Pearl-puck-applicators-1.jpg?v=1788483484"},{"product_id":"pad-rupes-9-nw80h-wool-blue-3","title":"RUPES BigFoot Coarse Wool Pad 9.NW80H, 3 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe RUPES 9.NW80H is the 80 mm, roughly 3 inch, BigFoot coarse wool polishing pad in blue. RUPES states that all the pads in the coarse wool range are constructed using two distinct fiber lengths, creating a dual density wool surface that gives a balance of cutting power and finishing ability. The blue foam behind the wool is the dense, rigid version, which is what carries tool movement into the paint instead of absorbing it. This is a cutting pad, listed for heavy defect removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount it on a matching RUPES backing plate, prime the wool lightly with your compound, and keep the pad flat and moving. Small pads run hot and cut fast, so clean the wool often with a pad brush or compressed air and check your work under a light before you move on. The 80 mm size is for pillars, bumper corners, and the panels a 6 inch pad cannot sit flat on. RUPES states this pad is engineered for gear driven orbital and random orbital BigFoot polishers. This listing is one pad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. There is more on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, and more of the same kind of product in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA three inch pad means detail work, which means a long session. Ours settles in with a chew and one of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523652432241,"sku":"17481","price":12.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/download_92d000dc-d5cd-440a-b973-bf2f1159e175.jpg?v=1788483485"},{"product_id":"pad-holder-rupes-5-15-mm-980-027n","title":"RUPES BigFoot Backing Plate 980.027N, 5 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the RUPES 980.027N, described by the supplier as a 125 mm multihole slim velcro backing pad with an M8 thread for the LHR15 and LHR12 polishers. Five inch is the everyday plate for a BigFoot 15, small enough to sit flat on a door skin or a hood curve and large enough to cover ground on a full car. The multihole face is part of the system rather than decoration, and RUPES lists the part on its consumables range under this number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThread the plate onto a clean spindle and tighten it properly, then center a BigFoot pad on the hook and loop face before starting the tool. Replace a plate once the hook loses its bite or the foam body starts to distort, because a tired plate throws a pad off center and puts vibration into your hands. RUPES warns that using backing pads or compound carriers other than members of the BigFoot family can lead to a reduction in performance and can affect the technical and mechanical characteristics of the tool. One plate per listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. There is more on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, and more of the same kind of product in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine polishing and a curious dog do not mix, so ours gets shut in the house first with a bowl and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523653874033,"sku":"18178","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/980-027N_125mm-Velcro-pad-MULTIHOLE-Hard-M8.jpg?v=1788483498"},{"product_id":"power-woolie","title":"Braun Power Woolie Wheel Brush, 16 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Power Woolie is the powered member of the Wheel Woolie family from Braun Automotive. This one measures 16 inches with a 3 by 5 inch head, so it reaches through a wheel face and down into the barrel where a hand mitt cannot go. Braun describes the Power Woolie line as made for use with air driven, electric and cordless tools, and the shank on this brush is cut for a chuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it the way you would a hand woolie, just faster. Wet the head, load it with your wheel cleaner or soap, start it inside the barrel so it does not sling, and let the fibers carry the suds around the inside face. Keep the speed low. A brush this long is also useful on wheel wells and inner fenders, where the reach matters more than the finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about the supplier on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWheels are the dirtiest job on the car and usually the last one before a ride. Once the buckets are dumped, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e are what makes the passenger think the whole thing was for them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523655446897,"sku":"17114","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/Picsart_BatchEditor_0_1000x_6706c9dd-6d81-4521-9016-b56e1dfba2b9.webp?v=1788483538"},{"product_id":"pad-rupes-da150h-da-coarse-5-blue","title":"RUPES D-A Coarse Foam Cutting Pad, 5 in Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe D-A Coarse foam pad is the blue cutting pad in the RUPES D-A range. RUPES designed it to work on both random orbital and gear driven tools, and states the open cell foam removes mild to severe defects from most paint systems. RUPES describes this generation as combining the best aspects of the previous blue and green foams, with increased durability and a more vibrant blue color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the 9.DA150H, listed by RUPES at 130 by 150 mm, which is the pad you run on a 5 inch backing plate. Pair it with RUPES D-A Coarse compound, which RUPES says gives improved cutting and finishing ability together. RUPES lists it for the BigFoot LHR15 and LHR21 Mark III random orbitals, the Duetto LHR12E, the Mini LHR75E and the gear driven Mille LK900E. Keep the pad clean between sections so the cut stays even.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about the supplier on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaint correction is a long afternoon in the driveway, which is a long afternoon for whoever is supervising from the shade. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e keep that job filled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523655512433,"sku":"17473","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_4547.jpg?v=1788483540"},{"product_id":"pad-rupes-bw180h-wool-blue","title":"RUPES BW180H Coarse Wool Polishing Pad, 150\/170 mm Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eWool cuts differently from foam, and RUPES built this coarse wool pad for severe paint defect removal on random orbital, gear driven and triple action polishers. The blue foam behind the wool is more rigid and dense, which RUPES says maximizes the translation of tool movement to the work surface and gives increased cutting power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRUPES constructs the coarse wool range from two distinct fiber lengths, creating a dual density wool surface and the visible pattern you can see on the face. RUPES states this is more than an aesthetic detail and gives a better balance of cutting power and finishing ability than a traditional single density wool pad. This is the 9.BW180H at 150 by 170 mm, which RUPES lists for the LHR21 and the gear driven Mille LK900E. Wool loads fast, so clean it often during a heavy correction and let it dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about the supplier on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeavy correction days run long. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e are what we keep by the door for the dog who waits through all of it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523655479665,"sku":"17484","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/Coarse_Wool_polishing_pads_9.BW180H-1.jpg?v=1788483539"},{"product_id":"pad-rupes-bw150h-wool-5-blue","title":"RUPES BW150H Coarse Wool Polishing Pad, 5 in Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the 5 inch version of the RUPES coarse wool pad, listed by RUPES as the 9.BW150H at 130 by 145 mm. RUPES built the coarse wool range for severe paint defect removal on random orbital, gear driven and triple action polishers, and backs the wool with a rigid, dense blue foam that translates more of the tool movement into the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wool face uses two distinct fiber lengths, which RUPES describes as a dual density surface that balances cutting power against finishing ability better than a single density wool pad. RUPES lists this size for the BigFoot LHR15, the Duetto LHR12E, the Mille LK900E and the LTA125. Because a smaller pad concentrates pressure, keep the machine moving and check your progress often. Clean the wool between panels and let it dry completely before it goes back in the drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about the supplier on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorrection work eats a weekend, and the dog gets bored well before the paint is done. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e are the bribe that buys another hour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523655577969,"sku":"17470","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/Coarse_Wool_polishing_pads_9.BW180H-1-750x500.jpg?v=1788483539"},{"product_id":"pad-rupes-da100s-da-fine-4-white","title":"RUPES D-A Ultra-Fine Foam Polishing Pad, 4 in White","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite is the softest foam in the RUPES D-A range. RUPES designed the D-A Ultra-Fine pad for high gloss finishing and polishing on haze prone or very soft paint surfaces, the paints that show every bit of pad aggression. RUPES also lists it for the application of sealants or waxes, so it earns a second job after the correction is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the 9.DA100S, listed at 80 by 100 mm, which is the small pad for a 3 inch backing plate and tight panels: pillars, mirror caps, bumper corners. RUPES recommends pairing it with UNO Pure to remove extremely fine defects or to burnish paint to a show car finish. RUPES lists it across the BigFoot range, from the Mini LHR75E and Duetto LHR12E through the LHR15 and LHR21 Mark III and the gear driven Mille LK900E.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about the supplier on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinishing passes are slow and quiet, which is when the dog usually decides to sit on the extension cord. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e move him.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523655610737,"sku":"17476","price":9.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_4543.jpg?v=1788483539"},{"product_id":"pad-rupes-da180m-da-polish-7yelw","title":"RUPES D-A Fine Foam Polishing Pad, 7 in Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003eYellow is the pad most people reach for most often. RUPES calls the D-A Fine foam pad the most versatile pad in the BigFoot range, delivering an effective rate of defect removal alongside the ability to finish to high gloss on most paint systems. That combination is why it handles both the polishing step and the final pass on softer paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the 9.DA180M, listed by RUPES at 150 by 180 mm, the large pad for a 6 inch backing plate and long panels. RUPES recommends pairing it with D-A Fine polishing compound for moderate to fine defect removal, paint refinement, or final finishing after heavy compounding. RUPES notes this generation uses the same foam as the earlier random orbital yellow, expanded to also work with gear driven orbitals, in a more vibrant shade of yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about the supplier on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA big pad covers a hood fast, which leaves more of the afternoon for the walk. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e make that walk end well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523655643505,"sku":"17467","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_4553.jpg?v=1788483540"},{"product_id":"rupes-uno-advanced-1000-ml","title":"RUPES UNO Advanced Polish, 1000 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eUNO Advanced is the one step in the RUPES lineup that both polishes and protects. RUPES describes it as combining an incredible shine with extremely durable protection in a single finishing polish, using micro abrasive technology fused with nano protection, developed, blended and packaged in house. RUPES states it provides up to 12 months of protection against environmental contaminates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it as a stand alone step for light correction, gloss enhancement and protection, or as the follow up after heavier compounding. RUPES lists it for non porous surfaces including single stage and clear coat paint, varnishes, gelcoat, powder coat and aluminum. Two things matter: RUPES says the product separates in the bottle, so shake it before first use and before every reload of the pad, and it cures over about four hours, so keep water off the panel during that window. RUPES recommends the D-A Ultra-Fine foam and microfiber pads for light correction and the D-A Medium wool pad for more defect removal. This is the 1000 ml bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about the supplier on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA one step polish is how a car gets done on a Saturday instead of a whole weekend. The time you save is time for the park, and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e come along.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523655545201,"sku":"16251","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/UNO-ADVANCED-Stand-Alone-Protection-Maintenance-Polish-1000ml.jpg?v=1788483539"},{"product_id":"pad-rupes-da150m-da-5-yellow","title":"RUPES D-A Fine Foam Polishing Pad, 5 in Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you only keep one RUPES foam pad on the shelf, this is usually it. RUPES calls the D-A Fine foam pad the most versatile in the BigFoot range, with an effective rate of defect removal and the ability to finish to high gloss on most paint systems, which means it can carry a job from the polishing step through to the last pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the 9.DA150M, listed by RUPES at 130 by 150 mm, sized for a 5 inch backing plate. That is the size most people run on doors, fenders and roofs without fighting body lines. RUPES recommends pairing it with D-A Fine polishing compound for moderate to fine defect removal, paint refinement or final finishing after heavy compounding. RUPES notes the foam is the same material as the earlier random orbital yellow pad, expanded to work with gear driven orbitals as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about the supplier on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive inch pads and a driveway are how most of us actually detail. Somebody supervises from the porch, and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e are their fee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523655676273,"sku":"17471","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_4552.jpg?v=1788483540"},{"product_id":"pad-rupes-da180h-da-coarse-7-blue","title":"RUPES D-A Coarse Foam Cutting Pad, 7 in Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the large blue cutting pad in the RUPES D-A range. RUPES built the D-A Coarse foam to run on both random orbital and gear driven tools, and states the open cell foam removes mild to severe defects from most paint systems. RUPES describes the current version as combining the best aspects of the previous blue and green foams, with increased durability and a more vibrant blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe part number is 9.DA180H, listed at 150 by 180 mm, which pairs with a 6 inch backing plate. A pad this size covers hoods, roofs and long doors quickly, which is where a big stroke machine earns its keep. RUPES recommends running it with D-A Coarse compound, which it says gives improved cutting and finishing ability as a set. Work in sections, keep the face clean, and step down to a finer pad before you call the panel finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about the supplier on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCutting a whole car takes most of a day, and the dog will decide the shade under the bumper belongs to him. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e buy him back.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523655709041,"sku":"17462","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_4537.jpg?v=1788483540"},{"product_id":"pad-rupes-da100m-da-fine-4-yellow","title":"RUPES D-A Fine Foam Polishing Pad, 4 in Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe small yellow pad is what handles the parts of a car the big pad cannot. RUPES calls the D-A Fine foam pad the most versatile in the BigFoot range, with an effective rate of defect removal and the ability to finish to high gloss on most paint systems, and this is that same foam in the size that fits mirror caps, pillars, bumper corners and door handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe part number is 9.DA100M, listed by RUPES at 80 by 100 mm, which runs on a 3 inch backing plate. Pal Automotive notes it works with all dual action polishers. RUPES recommends pairing it with D-A Fine polishing compound for moderate to fine defect removal, paint refinement or final finishing after heavier compounding. Smaller pads concentrate pressure, so ease off and keep the machine moving on curved panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about the supplier on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tight spots are always the last hour of the job. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e are what waits at the end of it for the one who watched the whole thing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523655774577,"sku":"17483","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_4551.jpg?v=1788483540"},{"product_id":"pad-rupes-da40m-yellow-1-5","title":"RUPES D-A Fine Foam Polishing Pad, 1.5 in Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the smallest yellow pad RUPES makes in the D-A range, listed as the 9.DA40M at 40 mm. It uses the same D-A Fine foam RUPES calls the most versatile in the BigFoot line, with an effective rate of defect removal and the ability to finish to high gloss on most paint systems, shrunk down to the size of a spot repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 40 mm pad is for the places a full size machine cannot reach without touching something it should not: A pillars, mirror housings, the strip between a headlight and a fender, the leading edge of a hood. RUPES recommends pairing D-A Fine foam with D-A Fine polishing compound for moderate to fine defect removal, paint refinement or final finishing. Run a short throw or mini polisher, keep the speed down, and expect to work in small passes rather than long sweeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about the supplier on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpot repairs are patient work, which is not a dog virtue. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e are how we keep the supervising to a minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523655807345,"sku":"17460","price":41.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/D-A-coarse-polishing-pasd-for-dual-action-40M_side.jpg?v=1788483539"},{"product_id":"rbl-21mm-cordless-random-orbital-polisher","title":"RBL BORO-21 21mm Cordless Random Orbital Polisher","description":"\u003cp\u003eProfessional paint correction without a cord. RBL Products describes the BORO-21 as a random orbital polisher built to deliver professional grade paint correction, combining a 21mm throw with variable speed for automotive and marine work. The 21mm throw is the long stroke class, which is what covers a panel quickly on a dual action machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe specification list is straightforward: a 6 inch backing plate, 2000 to 4500 RPM, a soft touch grip and a one touch on and off switch. It ships with two 21 volt 7.5 amp hour lithium ion batteries and one charger, so one pack is charging while the other is working. Losing the cord matters more than it sounds: no more dragging a line across fresh paint, and no more planning the job around where the outlet is. Pair it with a 5 or 6 inch foam or microfiber pad and a compound matched to the defect you are chasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about the supplier on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCordless means you can correct a panel in the driveway with the garage shut and the dog not tangled in an extension cord. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e keep him out of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523656561009,"sku":"18912","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/BORO_21_1.webp?v=1788483541"},{"product_id":"little-ez-wheel-brush","title":"Little EZ Wheel Brush, 13 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Little EZ is the small version of the EZ Detail Brush. EZ Detail Brush lists it at 13 inches long with a 2 and a half inch diameter head of nylon and nylex memory bristles on a vinyl coated wire stem. The memory in the bristles is the point: they flex into a gap and then come back to shape instead of matting down after a few uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEZ Detail Brush recommends it for nooks and crannies, the kind found on motorcycles and spoke wheels. Pal Automotive adds that the flexible bristles glide in and out of areas that are tough to reach by hand, which is a fair description of a wheel face with thin spokes, a wheel well, or the intricate parts of a bike. Load it in a soap bucket, work it through the spokes, and rinse it out before it dries. The smaller head is easier to steer than the full size Big EZ on compact wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about the supplier on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWheels get done, then the paws get done. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e are the last step of a clean car and a clean dog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523656593777,"sku":"7666","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_8137.webp?v=1788483541"},{"product_id":"xpress-sidekick-scrubb-mitt-2-pack","title":"P\u0026S Xpress Sidekick Scrub Mitt, 2 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eP\u0026amp;S built the Xpress Sidekick because they could not find the scrub pad they wanted to pair with Xpress Interior Cleaner, so they designed one. P\u0026amp;S states it was made specifically for use with that cleaner, to get more out of the chemical and make the job easier on the hand doing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree details do the work. The scrub material is unique to the mitt, the edges are softly bound so the seam does not mark a panel while you are leaning on it, and there is a hand pocket so you are pushing with your palm rather than pinching a pad between your fingers. That last part matters over a whole interior: door cards, console, dash, seats and trim add up. This listing is a two pack, so one can be in the wash while the other is working. Rinse them out before the cleaner dries in the fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about the supplier on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn interior with a dog in it needs more scrubbing than one without. We do the seats, then hand out our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e and accept that it starts again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523656659313,"sku":"16709","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/UntitledProject_67_1000x_0e2f072a-aad2-434e-be8f-b395b286ccae.webp?v=1788483544"},{"product_id":"rupes-d-a-intermediate-foam-polishing-pad-5","title":"RUPES D-A Intermediate Foam Polishing Pad, 5 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eRUPES added the D-A Intermediate pad to fill the gap that everyone kept working around. RUPES positions it between the D-A Fine yellow pad and the D-A Coarse blue pad, and calls it the most versatile foam pad in the BigFoot range because of how many compounds it will carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat versatility is the selling point. RUPES states it has the polishing power to remove severe defects from a wide variety of painted and solid surfaces when paired with D-A Coarse blue compound, and that with D-A Fine yellow compound it removes moderate to fine defects and creates a high gloss finish. RUPES also calls out pairing it with UNO Protect or UNO Advanced for final polishing and a durable layer of protection. This is the 5 inch pad, listed by RUPES as the 9.DA150B at 130 by 150 mm. If you are tired of swapping pads twice a panel, this is the one that stays on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about the supplier on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFewer pad changes means a shorter job and an earlier walk. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e ride in the pocket for the way back.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523656692081,"sku":"7992","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/D-A-intermediate-polishing-pasd-for-dual-action-180B_side-1.jpg?v=1788483543"},{"product_id":"rupes-d-a-coarse-microfiber-extreme-cut-pad","title":"RUPES D-A Coarse Microfiber Extreme Cut Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen foam is not cutting fast enough, microfiber is the next step. RUPES designed the D-A Coarse Extreme Cut Microfiber Pad for dual action polishers to rapidly remove severe defects, sanding marks and scratches on fully cured or harder paint systems, and on flat solid surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe construction is the reason it works. RUPES states the density and lateral stability of the foam interface, combined with the specialized microfiber material, means fast cutting on both dual action random orbital and gear driven orbital tools. RUPES recommends pairing it with D-A Coarse Compound and calls the combination its fastest defect removal for any of the dual action BigFoot polishing tools. Microfiber loads with residue quickly, so brush or blow the face clean between sections and plan on a finishing pass with a softer foam pad afterward. Pal Automotive does not list a pad diameter for this item, so confirm the size before ordering a backing plate to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about the supplier on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSanding marks mean a long job and a bored audience. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e are what we keep in the shop drawer for him.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523656954225,"sku":"17499","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_4538.jpg?v=1788483545"},{"product_id":"wheel-woolie-large","title":"Wheel Woolie Large Wheel Brush, 18 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eWheel Woolies from Braun Automotive raised the bar for detailing brushes, and this is the large one. Pal Automotive lists the large brush at 18 inches, which is the reach you need to get behind a spoke and scrub the inside of the barrel rather than just the face you can see.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design choice that matters is what is missing. Braun builds the Wheel Woolie without metal, which Pal states reduces the scratches and brush splatter that twisted wire spoke brushes are known to cause on rims. The fibers are soft, dense carpet fibers, 100 percent polypropylene, recyclable and chemical resistant, and they hold suds well so the cleaner actually gets carried onto the wheel instead of dripping off the handle. Use it on the outside faces of rims and in the holes and crevices where brake dust collects, and on wheel wells on any size vehicle. Rinse it thoroughly and hang it to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about the supplier on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrake dust and muddy paws arrive in the same trip. When the wheels are done, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e are how the trip ends.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523657052529,"sku":"17096","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/wheel-woolies-wheel-cleaning-brushes-602973.webp?v=1788483545"},{"product_id":"rupes-uno-pure-polish-8-5-oz","title":"RUPES UNO Pure Ultra Finishing Polish, 250 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eUNO Pure is the last polish in a RUPES correction. RUPES describes it as a universally compatible, ultra fine abrasive polish designed for use on all tool types, including rotary, random orbital, or gear driven orbital, with a proprietary formula developed and blended in house. Its job is optical clarity and reflectivity rather than cutting, so RUPES positions it for very soft or haze prone paints, and for jeweling applications to create a show car finish, even on dark colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe important detail is what UNO Pure leaves behind, which is nothing. RUPES states the formula has no intentional filling ingredients and no protection properties, so the finish is left pure and ready for the application of a protective product. That makes it the honest step before a wax, sealant or coating, because whatever gloss you see afterward is the paint and not a filler. RUPES validates it for all paint types, including single stage, clearcoat, hard, soft, or sticky paints, and recommends pairing it with RUPES ultra fine white finishing foam pads. Change the pad to change the performance. This is the 250 ml bottle; RUPES also lists 500 ml, 1000 ml and 5 liter sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeweling a hood is slow, quiet work, which is exactly when a dog decides to supervise. A handful of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e buys you a few more passes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523657183601,"sku":"16259","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_2898.jpg?v=1788483547"},{"product_id":"rupes-da-course-compound-small","title":"RUPES D-A Coarse Cutting Compound, 250 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eD-A Coarse is the heavy end of the RUPES compound range. RUPES calls it a high performance cutting compound built for maximum efficiency, aimed at users who want quick defect removal and a smooth user experience on every type of paint. In practice that means sanding mark removal and severe defect removal, or a one step pass that takes moderate to severe defects out of most paints and still finishes with what RUPES describes as excellent clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRUPES optimizes the formula around its own pad system. The stated best pairing is RUPES coarse blue foam, D-A wool pads, or coarse microfiber discs, run on BigFoot dual action polishers, including both random orbital and gear driven tools. Two working qualities matter on a long job: a durable lubrication system that RUPES says extends the polishing cycle and gives longer working time, and a low dusting formula that reduces the cleanup after a compounding pass. Both of those show up as time saved rather than as anything you can see in the bottle. This is the 250 ml size, which is the sensible amount for a single car or for testing a pad and compound combination before committing to a larger bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompounding throws dust and noise, so this is a job to do with the dog somewhere else in the house. Ours settle faster with something to work on, which is what our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e are for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523657216369,"sku":"16261","price":20.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/D-A-coarse-polishing-compound-250ml-bottle.jpg?v=1788483547"},{"product_id":"pad-rupes-da150s-da-fine-6-white","title":"RUPES D-A Ultra-Fine Foam Pad, White, 6 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the white pad in the RUPES D-A range, part number 9.DA150S, and white means the softest cut. RUPES describes the D-A Ultra-Fine foam pad as designed for high gloss finishing and polishing on haze prone or very soft paint surfaces, and notes it can also be used for the application of sealants or waxes. It is the pad you reach for at the end of a correction, not the start of one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing matters more with finishing pads than with cutting pads. RUPES recommends pairing the D-A Ultra-Fine foam pad with UNO Pure universal polish to remove extremely fine defects or to bring out a show car level finish, and the same pad handles a wax or sealant application when the correction is already done. One thing to check before you order: RUPES pads are tapered, so the size on the label is the diameter of the face and not the backing. RUPES states that a pad listed as six inches has five inches of backing material, which means this pad belongs on a five inch backing plate. Getting that pairing right is what keeps the pad running flat and cool on the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinishing passes are the calm part of a detail, which is when a dog usually decides to lean on your leg. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e are the polite way to redirect that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523657412977,"sku":"17475","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_4542.jpg?v=1788483549"},{"product_id":"rupes-da-intermediate-foam-polishing-pad-6","title":"RUPES D-A Intermediate Foam Polishing Pad, 6 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe D-A Intermediate pad is the one that covers the middle of a job. RUPES positions it between the D-A Fine and D-A Coarse pads, and describes it as pairing with a range of RUPES compounds so that a single pad can change roles depending on what you put on it. Paired with RUPES D-A Coarse blue compound, RUPES says it has the polishing power to remove severe defects from a wide variety of painted and solid surfaces. Paired with D-A Fine yellow polishing compound, RUPES says it removes moderate to fine defects and creates a high gloss finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also has a protection role. RUPES states the foam really shines when paired with UNO Protect or UNO Advanced for final polishing and creating a durable layer of protection, which makes it a reasonable single pad to carry if you are correcting one car rather than running a shop. On sizing, RUPES notes the size listed is the diameter of the face of the pad, and that RUPES pads are tapered, so a pad listed as six inches has five inches of backing material. Four inch pads take a three inch backing plate, six inch pads take a five inch plate, and seven inch pads take a six inch plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne pad that does three jobs is the same logic as one treat that works for training, travel and bedtime, which is roughly how we think about our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523657445745,"sku":"7991","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/D-A-intermediate-polishing-pasd-for-dual-action-side-1_a3f1a608-aca5-4d3f-a35b-4e556af18fe7.jpg?v=1788483548"},{"product_id":"rupes-uno-pure-polish-large","title":"RUPES UNO Pure Ultra Finishing Polish, 1000 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the liter bottle of UNO Pure, the size to buy once you already know the polish works on the paint you deal with. RUPES describes UNO Pure as a universally compatible, ultra fine abrasive polish designed for use on all tool types, including rotary, random orbital, or gear driven orbital, blended in house to produce the highest possible optical clarity and reflectivity when used with RUPES BigFoot polishing system tools and pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts role is the finishing step. RUPES calls it ideal for very soft or haze prone paints, and for jeweling applications to create a show car finish, even on dark colors, where a slightly too aggressive polish leaves haze that only shows up under the wrong light two days later. RUPES is specific that UNO Pure contains no intentional filling ingredients and no protection properties, so the finish is left pure and ready for the application of a protective product. Nothing is being hidden and nothing is being added. RUPES recommends the ultra fine white finishing foam pads for best results and notes that changing the pad changes the performance. RUPES lists this polish in 250 ml, 500 ml, 1000 ml and 5 liter sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA liter of finishing polish is a commitment to a lot of quiet garage hours. Ours usually include a dog on a mat nearby working through our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523657576817,"sku":"16257","price":41.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/uno-pure-ultra-finishing-polish-1000ml-bottle.jpg?v=1788483548"},{"product_id":"rbl-geotek™-engineered-abrasives-sd6-3000","title":"RBL GEOTek Engineered Abrasives SD6-3000, 6 in, 15 Discs","description":"\u003cp\u003eGEOTek Engineered Abrasives are RBL Products' wet sanding discs, and this is the 3000 grit version on a six inch foam disc. RBL describes discs with a geometrically distributed structure, which is the design claim behind the rest of the pitch: that technicians can use any dual action sander, and especially lighter models, instead of heavy polishers. For anyone who has spent an afternoon holding a heavy machine at shoulder height, that is the part worth reading twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRBL states that users will enjoy decidedly fewer heavy swirl marks, burn through, and other defects usually associated with more aggressive sanding, while boasting long pad life. At 3000 grit this is the refinement end of the range rather than the cutting end, the step that takes out the scratch pattern left by a coarser disc so the compounding stage has less work to do. RBL sells GEOTek in over twenty sizes and grits, with fifteen discs to a box, so a box is a working supply rather than a sample. Keep the panel and the disc wet, keep the machine moving, and step through the grits in order rather than skipping ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet sanding is the one job in the garage that genuinely needs the dog in another room. Ours goes willingly for our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523657609585,"sku":"16710","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/RBL_SD6-3000_3.jpg?v=1788483549"},{"product_id":"rupes-uno-protect-8-5-oz","title":"RUPES UNO Protect One Step Polish and Sealant, 250 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eUNO Protect is RUPES' one step product, described by the maker as an all in one compound, polish and protectant that can remove light defects and leave a high gloss, protected finish in a single step. It is aimed squarely at volume work: RUPES lists express detail services, high volume detail shops, car dealerships and auctions as the intended users, which is another way of saying it is built for cars that need to look good this afternoon rather than cars being taken apart over a weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRUPES credits the gloss to a rich blend of polymer, silicone and carnauba, and states that the product provides a durable protective layer that lasts up to ninety days. It removes moderate to light defects in one step, is easy to apply and remove, and is compatible with random orbital, gear driven and rotary movements, so it fits whatever machine is already on the bench. RUPES also notes that cutting and finishing can be adjusted with the pad and compound combination, so the same bottle can be pushed a little harder on a neglected panel or backed off on soft paint. This is the 250 ml bottle, the right size for one car or for trying the product before buying the liter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne step products exist because time is short, which is the same reason we keep training sessions to five minutes and a pocket of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523657642353,"sku":"16258","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_2899.jpg?v=1788483550"},{"product_id":"pad-rupes-da180s-da-fine-7-white","title":"RUPES D-A Ultra-Fine Foam Pad, White, 7 in","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart number 9.DA180S is the seven inch white pad in the RUPES D-A range, the large format version of the softest foam RUPES makes. RUPES describes the D-A Ultra-Fine foam pad as designed for high gloss finishing and polishing on haze prone or very soft paint surfaces, and adds that it can also be used for the application of sealants or waxes. The extra face diameter is about covering ground, which is what you want on hoods, roofs and van panels rather than on tight bumper work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRUPES recommends pairing the D-A Ultra-Fine foam pad with UNO Pure universal polish to remove extremely fine defects or to bring out a show car level finish. Check your backing plate before ordering: RUPES pads are tapered, so the stated size is the diameter of the face and not the backing, and RUPES states that a seven inch pad takes a six inch backing plate. Running a large finishing pad on an undersized plate is how you get uneven pressure and heat at the edge of a panel. On a long throw machine, keep the arm speed slow and let the pad and polish work rather than leaning on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig pads make short work of a roof, which frees up the rest of the evening. We spend ours handing out our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e on the back step.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523657675121,"sku":"17461","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_4541.jpg?v=1788483550"},{"product_id":"pad-rupes-da100h-da-coarse-4-blue","title":"RUPES D-A Coarse Foam Pad, Blue, 4 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue is the cutting foam in the RUPES D-A range, and this is the four inch version, part number 9.DA100H. RUPES describes the D-A Coarse foam pad as specially designed to be used with both random orbital and gear driven tools, with a unique open cell foam material that removes mild to severe defects from most paint systems. Four inches is the size for the places a big pad cannot reach flat: bumpers, pillars, mirror caps, door handles and the tight radius above a wheel arch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRUPES states that when it is paired with RUPES D-A Coarse compound the pad provides improved cutting and finishing ability, which is the intended combination rather than a suggestion. On the pad itself, RUPES says the current foam combines the best aspects of the previous blue and green foams, with increased durability and a more vibrant blue color. Sizing follows the same tapered rule as the rest of the range, so a pad listed as four inches takes a three inch backing plate. Cutting pads generate heat, so keep the machine moving and stop to clean the face regularly, because a loaded pad cuts less and hazes more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall pads mean detail work, and detail work means kneeling on a garage floor with a dog trying to help. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e buy back the elbow room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523657707889,"sku":"17474","price":9.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_4544.jpg?v=1788483550"},{"product_id":"pad-rupes-da40h-blue-1-5","title":"RUPES D-A Coarse Foam Pad, Blue, 1.5 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the spot repair size of the RUPES blue cutting foam, part number 9.DA40H at forty millimeters. RUPES describes the D-A Coarse foam pad as specially designed to be used with both random orbital and gear driven tools, with a unique open cell foam material that removes mild to severe defects from most paint systems. At an inch and a half across it is the pad for a single scratch, a door edge, an A pillar or the narrow band of paint next to a badge, where anything larger simply will not sit flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pairing RUPES gives is its own D-A Coarse compound, which the maker says provides improved cutting and finishing ability when run on this foam. RUPES also notes that the current blue foam combines the best aspects of the previous blue and green foams, with increased durability and a more vibrant blue color, which matters on a small pad because small pads take the most abuse per square inch. Two practical notes for this size: run the machine at a lower speed than you would with a large pad, since the same setting means far higher edge speed on a small face, and keep the pad flat rather than tipping it onto an edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpot repairs are usually the result of something the dog did to a door edge. We do not hold it against them, and neither do our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523657740657,"sku":"17463","price":41.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/D-A-coarse-polishing-pasd-for-dual-action-40H_side.jpg?v=1788483550"},{"product_id":"rupes-uno-advanced-250-ml","title":"RUPES UNO Advanced Protection and Maintenance Polish, 250 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eUNO Advanced is RUPES' finishing polish with protection built into it. RUPES describes a proprietary formula developed, blended and packaged in house, combining micro abrasive technology with nano protection, which removes minor imperfections while creating a durable layer that the maker says provides up to twelve months of protection against environmental contaminates and makes cleaning easier. It can be used as a stand alone step for light correction, gloss enhancement and protection, or as the follow up after more aggressive compounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRUPES states it is universally compatible with all machine movement types and can be used on any non porous surface, including single stage and clear coat paint, varnishes, gelcoat, powder coat and aluminum. The maker's own tips are worth following. UNO Advanced separates in the bottle, so RUPES says to shake it before first use and before reloading your pad each time. RUPES recommends the D-A Ultra-Fine foam and D-A Ultra-Fine microfiber pads for light correction and enhancement, and the D-A Medium wool pad for increased defect removal. Finally, RUPES states the product cures over a period of four hours after application, and to avoid exposure to water during that time, so this is not the last job before rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA four hour cure window is four hours of not parking under a tree, which is time better spent on a walk. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e come along for that.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523657806193,"sku":"16252","price":21.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_2900.jpg?v=1788483552"},{"product_id":"rbl-geotek™-engineered-abrasives-sd6-1500","title":"RBL GEOTek Engineered Abrasives SD6-1500, 6 in, 15 Discs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the 1500 grit disc in RBL Products' GEOTek Engineered Abrasives line, supplied as a six inch foam disc with fifteen discs to a box. RBL describes discs with a geometrically distributed structure that allows technicians to use any dual action sander, and especially lighter models, instead of heavy polishers. The practical reading is that the disc is designed to do the cutting so the machine does not have to be heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRBL states that users will enjoy decidedly fewer heavy swirl marks, burn through, and other defects usually associated with more aggressive sanding, all while boasting long pad life. At 1500 grit this sits between the coarser cutting grits and the fine refining grits, which makes it the common starting point for levelling a run, a nib or a patch of orange peel before stepping up through finer discs and into a compound. RBL offers GEOTek in over twenty sizes and grits, so the same box format covers the whole progression. Keep the surface wet, keep the machine flat and moving, and change discs before they load up rather than pushing harder on a tired one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanding a panel produces a fine dust that gets into everything, which is a good reason to shut the garage door on the dog. Ours is fine with that when our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e are involved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523657838961,"sku":"16706","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/SD6-1500Box.webp?v=1788483551"},{"product_id":"rupes-da-fine-polish-small","title":"RUPES D-A Fine Polishing Compound, 250 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eD-A Fine is the second step in the RUPES two stage system, and RUPES is unusually clear about what it is for. The maker describes it as the result of extensive testing to develop a fine polish that combines noticeable cutting performance with impressive finishing, designed to perform with dual action polishers, including both large stroke random orbital and gear driven tools. It is color coordinated to the RUPES yellow foam, wool and microfiber pads, which takes the guesswork out of matching a pad to a bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRUPES positions it two ways. It is the perfect second polishing step after D-A Coarse on virtually every type of painted, gelcoat or varnished finish, and it works as a stand alone solution for light polishing needs, which covers most cars that are simply dull rather than damaged. The maker calls out excellent cutting performance relative to most fine polishing compounds, new micro abrasive technology that enhances finishing ability, and an easy wipe off that leaves fewer towel marks on soft paints or delicate surfaces. RUPES recommends running it on BigFoot random orbital or gear driven tools. This is the 250 ml bottle, enough for a car or for testing a pad pairing before committing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA two step polish takes a whole Saturday, and the dog will spend most of it asleep in a sunny patch of the driveway. Wake them up with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523657871729,"sku":"16260","price":18.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_2897.jpg?v=1788483552"},{"product_id":"rupes-da-fine-polish-large","title":"RUPES D-A Fine Polishing Compound, 1000 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the liter bottle of D-A Fine, the RUPES yellow polish, and it is the size to buy when polishing is something you do repeatedly rather than once. RUPES describes D-A Fine as the result of extensive testing to develop a fine polish that combines noticeable cutting performance with impressive finishing, blended in house and designed to perform with dual action polishers, including both large stroke random orbital and gear driven tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color coding is deliberate. D-A Fine is matched to the RUPES yellow foam, wool and microfiber pads, so the pad and the bottle tell you the same thing at a glance across a busy bench. RUPES calls it the perfect second polishing step after D-A Coarse on virtually every type of painted, gelcoat or varnished finish, and equally a stand alone solution for light polishing needs. The stated benefits are the ones that show up over a long session rather than on a single panel: excellent cutting performance for a fine compound, micro abrasive technology that lifts finish quality, and an easy wipe off that leaves fewer towel marks on soft paints or delicate surfaces. RUPES recommends BigFoot random orbital or gear driven tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA liter of polish is several cars worth of weekends. Ours all end the same way, on the step with a beer and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e for the audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523658068337,"sku":"16256","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_2896.jpg?v=1788483554"},{"product_id":"rupes-uno-protect-33-3-oz","title":"RUPES UNO Protect One Step Polish and Sealant, 1000 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe liter bottle of UNO Protect is the working size for anyone turning cars over regularly. RUPES describes UNO Protect as an all in one compound, polish and protectant that can remove light defects and leave a high gloss, protected finish in just one step, and says it produces rapid results with minimal effort. The maker names express detail services, high volume detail shops, car dealerships and auctions as the intended users, which tells you the product was designed around throughput.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRUPES attributes the finish to a rich blend of polymer, silicone and carnauba, and states that it provides a durable protective layer that lasts up to ninety days. It removes moderate to light defects in one step, is easy to apply and remove, and is compatible with random orbital, gear driven and rotary movements, so it does not tie you to one machine. RUPES also notes that cutting and finishing can be adjusted with the pad and compound combination, which is how one bottle covers both a tired trade in and a customer car that only needs enhancing. If you are working through a row of cars rather than one, the liter is the size that stops you stopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh volume days are long days, and everyone at home is waiting for the car to be finished. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e are how ours forgives the late shift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523658101105,"sku":"16250","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/uno-protect-one-step-polish-and-sealant-compound-1000ml-bottle.jpg?v=1788483553"},{"product_id":"polisher-dynabrade-renny-doyle","title":"Dynabrade DB8 Renny Doyle Series Geared Dual Action Polisher","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe DB8 is Dynabrade's geared dual action polisher, developed with Renny Doyle of Detailing Success. Dynabrade describes a tool that cuts like a rotary and finishes like a dual action, which is the whole reason geared machines exist: the gear drive keeps the pad turning under load instead of stalling out the way a free spinning random orbital can on a hard clearcoat or a curved panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stated specifications are straightforward. A 1000 watt motor suited for all detail applications, a thumb controlled variable speed dial with eleven speed options from 150 to 350 OPM, and a custom design that runs both five inch and six inch backing plates. Dynabrade says the focus was a smooth running tool with little to no vibration, and describes the DB8 as well balanced, lightweight and compact, with a precision balanced design for control and an ergonomically designed extended handle with a single action lock trigger, which is what your forearms notice three hours into a job. Doyle states the tool came out of a collaboration between his own detailing experience and Dynabrade's engineering, and that the machine was tested for a year on projects including Air Force One and Monterey Car Week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA polisher is loud enough that a nervous dog should be somewhere else entirely before it switches on. Ours goes to the far room with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523658133873,"sku":"18125","price":474.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/DB8_Angle.webp?v=1788483553"},{"product_id":"d-a-coarse-wool-polishing-pad-5-new-version","title":"RUPES D-A Coarse Wool Polishing Pad, 5 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the current version of the RUPES D-A Coarse wool polishing pad, built for dual action tools and aimed squarely at severe paint defects. Wool cuts faster than foam because individual fibers work into the surface. What makes the coarse pad different from a plain wool disc is the blue foam behind it, which RUPES makes more rigid and dense so more of the tool's movement transfers into the work surface, increasing cutting power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun it with a coarse or medium compound as the first correction step on hard clear coats, heavy swirls, oxidation and sanding marks, then move to a foam pad to refine what it leaves behind. Keep the pad clean as you go, since wool loads up with spent product quickly. This is the 5 inch pad, which suits a 125 mm class backing plate on machines such as the LHR15 and LK900E. It arrives sealed in its RUPES retail bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about them on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page. Compounds, machines and other pads are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003epads, polishers and tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrection work eats a whole Saturday, so the dog gets a long walk first and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e that come after it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523663409521,"sku":"7711","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_4545.jpg?v=1788483601"},{"product_id":"3d-5-5-dark-purple-foam-cutting-pad","title":"3D Dark Purple Spider-Cut Foam Cutting Pad, 5.5 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eRun a hand across the face of this pad and you can feel the difference: a sharp, coarse foam structure, which is what you want when defects need to come out quickly. It is 3D's 5.5 inch dark purple cutting pad, and the slotted spider cuts across the face are functional. They flex as the pad spins, increasing surface area and with it the pad's ability to cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose same slots trap compound and abrasives between them as you buff, which extends working time and keeps the abrasives in contact with the paint for more efficient correction. The open cell design moves air through the pad, so surface temperatures stay lower and the face resists bowling in, and it is more tear resistant than closed cell foam. Use it as the first correction step with a cutting compound, then step down to a polishing pad. It cuts fast and, being foam rather than fiber, leaves a nicer finish than wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about them on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page. Compounds and companion pads are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003epads, polishers and tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery hour spent chasing swirls out of a hood is an hour the dog spends waiting, so the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e afterward are non negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523663442289,"sku":"6550","price":16.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/K-55-DP-1.jpg?v=1788483602"},{"product_id":"3d-7-5-black-spider-cut-foam-finishing-pad","title":"3D Black Spider-Cut Foam Finishing Pad, 7.5 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the finishing end of 3D's spider cut foam range: a super soft 7.5 inch pad for rotary and orbital polishers, meant for the last step after compounding and polishing are done. 3D describes it as offering little to no cut depending on the product and the paint, which is exactly the point. Its job is not to remove anything, it is to refine what the previous step left and pull the gloss up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with a finishing polish or an all in one and work at lower speed and light pressure, letting the pad and product settle the finish rather than forcing it. The slotted spider cuts flex as you buff, improving airflow through the pad so surface temperatures stay lower over a long panel. At 7.5 inches it covers large flat areas like a hood or a roof quickly, and it is the pad you use when the goal is maximum clarity rather than correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about them on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page. Polishes and other pad grades are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003epads, polishers and tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last polishing step is the satisfying one, best done with the garage door open, the radio on and a dog nearby working through a bag of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523663573361,"sku":"1745","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/K-58SBK-1.jpg?v=1788483602"},{"product_id":"3d-detailing-clay-pad","title":"3D Detailing Clay Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe clay pad replaces the clay bar with a disc of polymerized rubber that pulls bonded contaminants off the paint. It covers far more area than a bar, and 3D rates it for up to 50 vehicles before it needs replacing. The other practical advantage is what happens when you drop it: a clay bar that hits the ground is finished, while the pad rinses clean and goes back to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for use with a machine polisher, which is what makes it faster than claying by hand. Wash the car first, keep the surface flooded with a clay lubricant or a detail spray, and run the pad at low speed with light pressure until the paint feels smooth. Wipe the panel down and move on. Rinse the face regularly so trapped grit is not carried into the next section. Follow with polish or protection, since decontamination leaves paint bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about them on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page. Clay lubricants and related products sit in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003epads, polishers and tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaying is slow, quiet work, and the dog will settle next to the car for the whole thing if there are \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e involved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523663540593,"sku":"4559","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_3295.jpg?v=1788483602"},{"product_id":"rupes-rotary-coarse-compound-1000ml","title":"RUPES Rotary Coarse Compound, 1000 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis compound is built for one specific motion. RUPES formulated Rotary Coarse for the demands of a rotary polisher such as the BigFoot LH19E, where the tool generates far more heat than a dual action machine. The lubrication system is tuned to smooth that movement and counteract the heat, so it cuts through P1500 sanding marks and severe defects in even the hardest paint systems without excessive dusting or pad chatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch it to the RUPES coarse blue rotary foam and wool pads, which is why the cap is color coded blue for quick identification on a busy bench. Prime the pad, work a small section at a time, and follow with a finer compound and a softer pad to bring the gloss back. RUPES develops, formulates, blends and manufactures it in house. This is the 1000 ml bottle, and other sizes exist for shops that go through it faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about them on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page. Pads, machines and other compounds are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003epads, polishers and tools\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanding marks take a full day to chase out of a panel, and the best part of that day is the walk and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e at the end of it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523663704433,"sku":"6665","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_2212.jpg?v=1788483604"},{"product_id":"3d-5-5-light-purple-foam-polishing-pad","title":"3D 5.5\" Light Purple Foam Polishing Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003e3D Car Care keeps its pad system to three colors, and this is the middle one. Dark purple foam cuts, light purple foam polishes, black foam finishes. Run a hand across a clean dry light purple pad and 3D says you feel a mild but crisp texture. The pad starts a touch firm and softens slightly as it warms in use, which is what gives it the balance between light cutting, medium polishing and even finishing, depending on the polish you pair with it and how hard the paint is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3D describes the open cell foam as more tear resistant than closed cell foam, and the slotted face as the part that flexes against the panel, opening to trap abrasives for a longer working time and letting air move through the pad so surface temperatures stay lower. This is the 5.5 inch pad, sized for a five inch backing plate, and 3D says it works on rotary, long stroke, short stroke, free spinning and gear driven polishers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pad is shipped to you by the supplier. Sold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. Read who they are on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, and see the rest of the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine polishing is loud enough to send most dogs to another room, so our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e are worth having for afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523664392561,"sku":"5656","price":16.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/K-55LP-1.jpg?v=1788483612"},{"product_id":"rupes-d-a-medium-wool-polishing-pad-9-nw130m-5-yellow","title":"RUPES D-A Medium Wool Polishing Pad, 5\" Yellow (9.NW130M)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the RUPES D-A Medium wool pad, part number 9.NW130M, the 130 millimeter size that fits a five inch backing plate. RUPES crafted the medium wool range for the removal of moderate defects on dual action tools. The yellow foam behind the wool is the point of difference. RUPES describes it as highly flexible, which gives you more control over curves and contours and provides a softer support that helps the pad finish rather than simply cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the yellow medium range RUPES keeps a uniform fifteen millimeter fiber length over the whole face of the pad. Soft flexible wool over a gentle yellow foam backing is what lets one pad remove moderate defects and still leave a good finish on most surfaces. RUPES lists this size for the LHR15, LK900E, LHR12E and LTA125. Pair it with a compound or polish suited to the defect you are chasing and keep the pad clean as you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pad is dispatched by the supplier. Sold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. Read who they are on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, and see the rest of the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrection work runs long, so leave our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e where somebody can hand them out while you finish the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523664458097,"sku":"8858","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_4549.jpg?v=1788483612"},{"product_id":"rupes-d-a-medium-wool-polishing-pad-9-nw160m-6-yellow","title":"RUPES D-A Medium Wool Polishing Pad, 6\" Yellow (9.NW160M)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the larger of the two RUPES D-A Medium wool pads, part number 9.NW160M, a 160 millimeter pad for a six inch backing plate. It covers ground faster than the five inch on hoods, roofs and long flat panels. RUPES made the medium wool range for the removal of moderate defects on dual action tools, and describes the yellow foam behind the wool as highly flexible, which improves control on curves and gives the pad a softer support for better finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRUPES keeps a uniform fifteen millimeter fiber length across the full face of every pad in the yellow medium range. That combination of soft flexible wool and a gentle yellow foam backing is what allows one pad to clear moderate defects and still finish well. RUPES lists this size for the LHR21 and the LK900E. Use it with a compound or polish matched to the defect, and clean the wool regularly so it keeps cutting evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pad ships from the supplier. Sold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. Read who they are on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, and see the rest of the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA six inch pad shortens a long panel, which leaves time for our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e and a lap around the block.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523664490865,"sku":"8825","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_4548.jpg?v=1788483612"},{"product_id":"3d-6-5-light-purple-spider-cut-foam-polishing-pad","title":"3D 6.5\" Light Purple Spider-Cut Foam Polishing Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the 3D Car Care pad system the light purple foam is the polisher, sitting between the dark purple cutting pad and the black finishing pad. This is the 6.5 inch spider-cut version, sized for a six inch backing plate and better suited to hoods, doors and roofs than the smaller pads. 3D says the foam starts a tick on the firm side and softens slightly once you begin working, which is what gives it a balance of light cutting, polishing and even finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slotted spider-cuts across the face are the working part of the design. 3D says they flex when the pad spins against the surface, increasing the contact area, and open up to trap polish abrasives between the cuts for a longer working time. The same slots move air through the pad, which keeps the temperature down and helps stop the face bowling in. 3D lists it for rotary, long stroke, short stroke, free spinning and gear driven polishers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pad is shipped by the supplier. Sold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. Read who they are on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, and see the rest of the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolishing a whole hood takes a while, so hand out our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e before the polisher starts rather than after.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523664523633,"sku":"5445","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/K-55LP-1_651c6023-889d-453b-a744-d90d89a1dfa1.jpg?v=1788483612"},{"product_id":"3d-6-5-dark-purple-spider-cut-foam-cutting-pad","title":"3D 6.5\" Dark Purple Spider-Cut Foam Cutting Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark purple is the cutting pad in the 3D Car Care system. 3D describes it as a high performance foam cutting pad for rotary and orbital polishers that, used with 3D compounds and polishes, removes defects in paint such as swirls, scratches, water spots and oxidation. Run a hand across a clean dry pad and you can feel the sharp coarse foam structure, which is what 3D says you want when the goal is to take defects out quickly rather than refine what is already close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slotted spider-cuts flex against the panel as the pad spins, increasing the contact area for faster defect removal, and open to trap compound abrasives between the cuts for a longer working time. The open cell structure is more tear resistant than closed cell foam, and the slots move air through the pad to keep temperatures down. 3D notes that foam cuts a little slower than wool but leaves a nicer finish behind, which usually saves a step later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pad comes to you from the supplier. Sold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. Read who they are on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, and see the rest of the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools\"\u003ePolishing Pads, Polishers and Tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompounding throws dust everywhere, so settle the dog somewhere else with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e before you start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523664556401,"sku":"5664","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/K-55-DP-1_c67f5e0b-aef3-4693-8dbd-a194b6bad425.jpg?v=1788483612"}],"url":"https:\/\/sniffandshift.com\/collections\/polishing-pads-polishers-tools.oembed?page=2","provider":"Sniff and Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}