Technical term

Pad contamination

Pad contamination is residue within a pad that can impair cutting performance and finish. The AVP glossary explains use and practical limits.

Machines & polishing technique

What does Pad contamination mean?

Pad contamination is residue within a pad that can impair cutting performance and finish.

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Machines & polishing technique

Polishing pad

Pads are machine-polishing accessories whose cut is determined together with the polish and technique.

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Machine polishing

Machine polishing is the mechanical correction of defects with a polishing machine.

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Paint care & correction

Swirls

Swirls are circularly visible micro-scratches in clear coat.

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