Technical term

Cutting pad

Cutting pads are aggressive polishing pads with high corrective power. They are used to correct stronger defects. Clearly explained in the AVP glossary.

Machines & polishing technique

What does Cutting pad mean?

Cutting pads are aggressive polishing pads with high corrective power. They are used to correct stronger defects.

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Paint care & correction

Cut

Cut describes the corrective power of a polish or pad. Higher cut means stronger material removal, while lower cut is used for fine finishing work.

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Machines & polishing technique

Rotary polisher

Rotary polishers provide strong cutting performance but require particularly controlled handling.

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Paint care & correction

Abrasive polish

An abrasive polish contains mechanically active particles that remove clear coat. It is used for stronger defects and requires controlled machine movement to avoid holograms.

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