What Pad/Polish Should I Use?

Start with the least aggressive combination reasonably likely to address the defects. Inspect the test spot, then increase or decrease aggression one variable at a time.

Choose My Pad & Polish
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What Result Do You Want?

The pad and polish you choose depend on a number of factors: how hard or soft the paint is, how severe your paint defects are, and to what extent you want them removed.

⚠️ Use the below recommendations as a starting point.
Always perform a test spot to make your final determination on pad and polish combo.

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Quick Enhancement

Improves gloss, reduces light defects, and protects in one step.

Recommended Combination

NSP Z1 + Foam Polishing Pad

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Defect Removal

Removes swirls and oxidation but leaves deeper defects.

Recommended Combination

NSP 95 + Foam Cutting Pad + Foam Polishing Pad

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Show-Car Correction

Near-perfection with all defects removed, typically though a multi-step process.

Recommended Combination

NSP 150 + Foam Cutting Pad + NSP 95 + Foam Polishing Pad

Free Printable Pad & Polish Decision Guide

Find the Right Pad and Polish for Your Paint.

Use the What Polish & Pad Should I Use? guide to evaluate your test spot and choose the least aggressive combination that gets the job done. Follow the decision tool to:

Choose a starting pad and polish combination for your first test spot

Decide when to increase aggression or refine a hazy finish

Know when to stop chasing deep scratches to preserve your clear coat

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