【OUTLET】BANZAI DYNAMICS - BLACK HYBRID WOOL BUFF PAD

BLACK WOOL BUFF PAD 
A thin EVA foam and wool buff pad designed for point-pressure polishing

Polishing takes skill and experience, but just as important is the balance between the polisher, the abrasive and the buff. We call this pad "kamiwaza" (divine work) because it comes from refining that matching further.

Designed for point-pressure polishing
The pad is thin and firm, and the bristle material is kept as short as possible to reduce rotational resistance. At KAMIKAZE COLLECTION, point-pressure polishing means removing scratches at a point without losing the eccentric motion of a dual-action polisher, and the pad is designed around that idea. If a pad is too thin, it leaves marks and its own weight can wear into the surface. If it is too thick, it cannot follow point pressure and the rotation from the eccentric motion is lost. This pad aims for the balance between the two.

Heat and polishing
Wool buffs are known for keeping polishing heat low, which suits sharp compounds because the paint film stays cooler. With some of our compounds, however, that did not bring out their full performance and buffing marks remained. Polishing is not only friction between the abrasive and the buff. In some cases heat is used to soften the paint while polishing, which can change the finish and texture of the surface. What we looked for was the difference in finish that heat can make.

Construction
The pad is made on a thin 7 mm soft EVA foam, and the EVA keeps it light. EVA is ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin. Partway through polishing a car, most wool buffs have absorbed a considerable amount of compound, and the weight of the wool affects rotation efficiency. The 5-inch size is designed for point-pressure polishing of flat surfaces, trading away some ability to follow curves. Curved surfaces are mainly polished with the 3-inch size. It is designed for users who are particular about polishing.

Differences from the current version

• It has a firm intermediate pad.
• The hardness of the backing differs.

Unless the curve is extreme, it can be used without problems. Some users may even prefer this version.

Cautions

• This product is designed for paint correction. Please be careful when using it for DIY work.
• This pad generates a lot of heat during polishing. Consider the match with the paint, especially soft, low-density paint that is easily affected by heat.
• The EVA in this pad is sensitive to heat. After polishing, remove the pad from the polisher carefully, using a spatula. Heat can cause the Velcro part to peel off.

PRODUCT INFO
Sizes: 5 inch (about 127 mm), 3 inch (about 76 mm)
Thickness: 7 mm (about 0.28 in)