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Pad Selection Guide – Genuine Orbot Micro Pads
Detailing pads – are composed of either high tech foams or wool and synthetic fiber blends. These pads can be used for restoration and defect removal, polishing, applying waxes
and sealants as well as final buffing. Each pad type serves a specific function in the detailing process. You will want to match the appropriate pad with the type of detailing liquid
compound, polish, wax or sealant.
a) Foam pads – are made from specially designed synthetic polymer foams with small, uniformly shaped cells that may be either open or closed. The smaller cells in open-
cell foams are less aggressive in their polishing characteristics. As the cell size increases so does the pads ability to carry detailing liquids and therefore the its level of
aggressiveness. Closed cell and stiffer foams work well in polishing harder paints or for more assertive compounding. Open cell foams can wick the lighter liquid elements
from polishing liquids, altering their characteristics.
b) Wool pads – are made from a variety of natural wools and synthetic fibers. The yarn blend may also be twisted or not, and the fiber may be treated to have more or fewer
barbs. For an aggressive action, our non-twisted 50:50 poly/wool pad is best. Twisted wool can transport more compound, and that increases aggressive when used with an
aggressive compound. For final finishing or non-aggressive polishing, our blue and yellow wool blend pads utilize a greater portion of soft synthetics like rayon.
Pad Type
White Foam Finishing Pad
Green Foam Polishing Pad
Yellow Foam Cutting Pad
Orange Foam Polishing & Compounding Pad
Yellow Cutting/Orange Polishing & Comp. Combo Foam Pad
Yellow Foam Scrubbing Pad
The Original Orbot Micro Cutting White Wool Pad
Yellow Medium Cutting Wool Pad
Blue Polishing Wool Pad
The numbering system for each family of Genuine Orbot Micro accessories indicates relative aggressiveness, considering all physical characteristics of the materials. Note the last two
digits in all cases. In our part numbering system, a 72-145 foam pad is more aggressive than our 72-120 foam pad. A 77-435 is more aggressive than a 77-415 wool pad. The hundreds digit (i.e.
the "4" in 77-415 or the "1" in 72-145 indicated material, such as foam, or wool. The relative aggressiveness digits (last 2) do not compare across different materials. That is, one cannot make
an inference comparing a -415 (wool accessory) to a -145, -120, -110 or other 100 series (foam accessories).
c) Scrubbing/Bug& Tar Removal
• Yellow Cutting Foam Pad
i. Open cell, premium quality – Foam Bonnet (71-160), Velcro Pad (72-160), DoublePrecision (n/a)
ii. Recommended applications: Bug Removal • Paint Deox • Paint Compound • Paint Scratch Removal • Metal Polish/Cleaner
iii.Scrubs away hard to remove materials such as bugs, tar, and sap. Also used as a more aggressive deoxidizer.
d) Cutting/Compounding/Deoxidation/Swirl Removal
• Original Orbot Micro Cutting Wool – Foam Bonnet (71-455), Velcro Pad (72-455), DoublePrecision (n/a)
i. Natural wool and polyester blend
ii. Recommended applications: Metal Polish/Cleaner • Paint Deox • Paint Compound • Paint Swirl Removal
iii. The preferred multipurpose wool/poly pad, used for metal polishing and aggressive paint compounding. This pad is
excellent for removing swirl marks and scratches.
• Orange Compounding & Polishing Pad – Foam Bonnet (71-145), Velcro Pad (72-145), DoublePrecision (77-145)
i. Closed cell, premium quality
ii. Recommended applications: Paint Polish/Cleaner • Paint Deox • Paint Compound • Metal/Chrome Polish
iii. An exceptional, all-in-one cleaning and polishing pad. This high density pad has the power to remove light scratches and
polish the surface.
• Yellow Cutting Foam Pad – Foam Bonnet (71-135), Velcro Pad (72-135), DoublePrecision (77-135)
i. Closed cell, premium quality
ii. Recommended applications: Paint Polish/Cleaner • Paint Deox • Paint Compound • Paint Scratch Remover
iii. A firm, versatile pad that can be used on everything from compounding and scratch removal to applying paint cleaners
and polishes.
• Yellow Cutting Wool Pad – Foam Bonnet (n/a), Velcro Pad (72-435), DoublePrecision (77-435)
i. 50% wool, 50% acrylic
ii. Recommended applications: Paint Polish/Cleaner • Paint Deox • Paint Compound • Metal/Chrome Polish
iii. An exceptional, all-in-one cleaning and polishing pad. This pad has the power to remove light scratches and polish the surface.
e) Cleaning/Polishing/Deoxidation
• Green Polishing Foam Pad– Foam Bonnet (71-120), Velcro Pad (72-120), DoublePrecision (77-120)
i. Open cell, 60 pores per inch
ii. Recommended applications: Sealant • Paint Polish • Paint Cleaner • Metal Sealant
iii. A more aggressive pad than our white or blue pads. The pore density makes it perfect for polishing and removing light
oxidation for a stunning shine.
• Blue Polishing Wool Pad – Foam Bonnet (n/a), Velcro Pad (72-415), DoublePrecision (77-415)
i. 70% acrylic, 30% wool
ii. Recommended applications: Paint Polishing • Paint Cleaner • Finishing Touch
iii. Used for applying the finishing touches on most automobiles. A blend of 70% acrylic and 30% wool, this wool pad is perfect
for creating a fine luster on nearly any finish.
f) Wax/Sealant Application
• White Finishing Foam Pad – Foam Bonnet (71-110), Velcro Pad (72-110), DoublePrecision (77-110)
i. Open Cell, 100 pores per inch
ii. Recommended applications: Extreme Shine • Final Wax Buff • Wax Application • Sealant • Metal Sealant
iii. This superfine pad is used in final buffing, after polishing with other pads.
g) Final Wax Buff
• White Finishing Foam Pad – Foam Bonnet (71-110), Velcro Pad (72-110), DoublePrecision (77-110)
• Microfiber Suede Pad Cover
i. Ultra soft microfibre
ii. Recommended applications: Extreme Shine
iii. An ultra-soft cover used for final touches. Removes all surface residue.
Bonnets
Velcro
71-110
72-110
71-120
72-120
71-135
72-135
71-145
72-145
N/A
N/A
71-160
72-160
71-455
72-455
N/A
72-435
N/A
72-415
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DoublePrecision™
77-110
77-120
77-135
77-145
77-135/145
77-160
N/A
77-435
77-415
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