Polishing pads

Compare cutting ability

Relative guide to our foam pads. Actual correction also depends on the polish, machine and paint.

Ultra Soft1/5
Perfect Finish2/5
Medium / One-Step3/5
Max Cut4/5
Ultra Cut5/5

Gentle finishingHeavy cutting

Microfibre and wool are additional cutting options for suitable machines and experienced users.

Main system pads

Max Cut polishing pad

5.0

Medium/one-step polishing pad

5.0

Perfect Finish Polishing Pad

4.2

Specialist pads

Hard paint / GRP

Ultra Cut dual polishing pad

5.0

Sensitive paintwork

Safe-Shield Ultra Soft polishing pad showing the polishing face and hook-and-loop backing.

Ultra Soft Pad

5.0

Pro · high cut

Microfibre polishing pad, front and rear views.

Microfiber Cutting Polishing Pad

5.0

Pro · max. cut

Wool Pad Cutting Polishing Pad

Pad kits

Safe-Shield polishing system test kit with five polishing pads and three 45 ml polish samples.

Polishing system test kit | 5 pads + 3 polishes 45 ml

5.0

Tim Kohl, managing director and detailer at Safe-Shield

Developed through hands-on experience

Over 10 years of detailing experience.

Polishes and pads shaped by our everyday work as professional detailers.

Tim Kohl · Managing director & detailer

About Safe-Shield

QUICK ANSWERS

Polishing pad questions answered

Which pad suits each step?

Max Cut is the starting point for stronger correction, Medium/One Step for correction and gloss in one pass, and Perfect Finish for fine polishing marks. Use the selection above to find suitable pads.

When do I need a specialist pad?

When a test spot shows the standard combination is not right. Ultra Cut provides stronger foam cutting, while Ultra Soft offers a gentler finishing option. Microfibre and wool are additional cutting tools for suitable machines.

How do I choose a size?

Select the appropriate variant on the product page. Check the hook-and-loop diameter, pad face and machine manufacturer's guidance. The backing plate must not extend unprotected beyond the contact face.

Can I combine pads and polishes freely?

Our system recommendations provide a starting point. Other combinations may work but must be checked on a test spot. Clean pads during use, monitor temperature and change them in good time.

Seven pad types. A clear choice.