Carbon Collective HEX Polishing Pad (Compound 2 - Yellow) - 3″ (80 mm)

Carbon Collective HEX Polishing Pad (Compound 2 - Yellow)

The medium-firm polishing pad is an ideal choice for effective paint correction and removal of medium-heavy body defects. Thanks to its hexagonal pattern and advanced foam it provides stable cutting performance, excellent heat dissipation and longer working time with polish. It’s designed to deliver consistent results and maximum control when working on details and hard-to-reach areas.

This professional pad uses innovative technology with a unique hexagonal surface pattern in the foam. This profile plays a crucial role in distributing polish evenly across the working surface, preventing premature drying or unwanted sling-off. The hex grooves also improve air circulation and help reduce surface temperature during polishing. Lower operating temperatures minimise the risk of heat damage to the paint while extending the time the polish remains active and effective. This increases work efficiency and saves material in every step of correction.

The pad’s low profile of just 15 mm is deliberately designed to optimise the performance of eccentric polishers. The low height ensures more direct transfer of power from the polisher to the paint surface, increasing cutting performance and stabilising the process. This narrow profile is especially advantageous for battery polishers, preventing slowdown or stalling under pressure, saving battery energy and maintaining consistent RPM. The tapered design effectively uses the backing plate while expanding the working area for greater coverage and safer polishing near edges and folds.

Yellow German-made foam is classified as Compound 2, indicating medium cutting power. It’s ideal for removing deeper scratches, oxidation, holograms and marks from previous careless polishing or washing. Thanks to its balanced structure, it corrects paint effectively without leaving trace scratches or haze, making the following final polishing step much easier. The central hole serves as an efficient vent to remove heat from the backing plate, protecting the hook-and-loop backing and extending the pad’s service life even under heavy professional use.

Main features

• Medium-firm foam pad for machine paint correction and removal of medium to deep body defects.
• Yellow Compound 2 foam suitable for removing deep scratches, fixing holograms and parking marks.
• Unique HEX pattern helps retain polish on the pad and reduces surface temperature during work.
• Tapered design optimally utilises an 80 mm backing plate and offers a wider 95 mm polishing surface.
• Low 15 mm profile improves power transfer of eccentric polishers and prevents slowdown.
• Central hole ensures effective ventilation and prevents heat buildup.
• Very strong hook-and-loop backing guarantees secure attachment to the backing plate.
• Made from high-quality German foams with long service life.
• Does not leave holograms or fine scratches.

How to use

• Before use, ensure the polishing pad is clean and free of debris.
• Centre the pad and firmly attach it to an 80 mm backing plate.
• Apply an appropriate amount of polish directly to the working surface of the pad.
• When polishing, keep the pad flat against the paint surface and avoid excessive force.
• During work, regularly clean the pad with compressed air or a suitable pad brush to remove dried polish residues.
• After finishing, thoroughly wash the pad in warm water with a pad cleaner and allow it to air dry.
• This will prolong the life of the German foam and velour hook-and-loop backing.

About the brand

Carbon Collective is a premium British brand of car care, ceramic protections and detailing accessories. The brand grew out of professional detailers’ experience. It started as a team of product testers who were dissatisfied with market offerings and decided to develop their own solutions. From the beginning it has followed the idea ‘by detailers, for detailers’ — products designed by people who truly understand detailing. Carbon Collective offers top-tier ceramic coatings, car shampoos, cleaners, sealants, glass cleaners, wheel and interior care products and premium detailing accessories. The brand emphasises high performance, ease of use, modern technology and long-lasting surface protection. Its products are popular with professional detailers and demanding car enthusiasts who want perfect results without compromise.

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