160mm Rupes D-A Fine Microfiber Pad (Yellow) - Rupes Tools

The Rupes D-A Fine Microfiber Pad (Yellow) 160MM, model 9-MF160M, is engineered for professional automotive technicians and detailers seeking to refine paint surfaces with precision. This specialized pad is designed for dual-action (D-A) polishers, offering an ideal balance of cutting and finishing capability to effectively remove moderate defects while enhancing gloss on fully cured paint systems. Its professional-grade construction ensures durability and consistent performance in demanding workshop environments.

Key Features

• Moderate Defect Removal: Specifically designed for the efficient removal of moderate defects, swirls, haze, and holograms on fully cured paint.
• Specialized Microfiber Material: Features a high-quality microfiber pile optimized for refining painted surfaces, providing a noticeable cutting performance paired with impressive finishing ability.
• Semi-Flexible Foam Backing: Bonded to a semi-flexible foam backing that allows for better control and effective contouring over varied panel shapes, improving user experience and consistent results.
• Enhanced Durability: Incorporates a new inter-layer designed to improve heat resistance, which helps reduce thermal stress and significantly enhances the pad's overall lifespan during extensive use.
• Dual-Action Polisher Optimized: Fully compatible with Rupes D-A random orbital and gear-driven polishers, ensuring seamless integration into existing professional workflows.
• Color-Coded Identification: The distinctive yellow color coding aligns with the Rupes D-A Fine system, facilitating easy identification and proper pairing with Rupes D-A Fine Compound.

Applications

This 160MM microfiber pad is an essential tool for automotive paint correction and finishing. It excels in professional detailing shops and body shops for refining clear coats, preparing surfaces for protection, and achieving a high-quality finish after more aggressive compounding steps. It is particularly effective for removing light to moderate imperfections, enhancing gloss, and eliminating haze on a wide range of vehicle paint types, including clear coat, single-stage paint, and gelcoat. For optimal results, it is recommended for use with Rupes D-A Fine Compound, or with Rupes UNO PROTECT for a combination of defect removal, surface refinement, and durable polymer protection.

Specifications

• Diameter: 160MM (6 inches)
• Thickness: 15MM (0.59 inches)
• Manufacturer: Rupes Tools
• Model Number: 9-MF160M