Rupes VELCRO POLISHING FOAM DA COARSE HIGH PERFORMANCE 150/1 - Rupes Tools

The Rupes 9-DA180H VELCRO POLISHING FOAM DA COARSE HIGH PERFORMANCE pad is engineered for professional technicians and detailers tackling significant paint imperfections. This robust cutting pad is designed to work seamlessly with both random orbital and gear-driven dual-action polishers, providing aggressive material removal for initial paint correction stages. Its specialized open-cell foam composition ensures efficient defect removal while maintaining durability and optimal heat management during extended use.

Key Features

• Aggressive Cutting Performance: Features a coarse, open-cell foam structure engineered for effective removal of heavy swirl marks, scratches, oxidation, and up to 1500 grit sanding marks.
• Dual-Action Compatibility: Specifically designed for optimal performance and stability on a wide range of random orbital and gear-driven BigFoot polishing tools.
• Enhanced Durability and Heat Management: The high-performance open-cell foam construction improves pad stability during long polishing cycles, promotes efficient compound distribution, and aids in heat dissipation.
• Secure Attachment: Equipped with a durable hook-and-loop (Velcro®) backing for secure pad adhesion and quick changes.
• Consistent Surface Contact: Its contoured profile helps maintain uniform contact across flat panels and curved body lines, improving control and reducing edge contact risk.
• Professional Color Coding: The distinctive blue color designates this pad as a coarse cutting option within the Rupes BigFoot system, simplifying pad and compound pairing.

Applications

This Rupes DA Coarse foam pad is ideal for the initial stages of paint correction across various applications. It excels at removing severe defects from automotive clear coats, including deep scratches and heavy oxidation. Professionals will find it effective for preparing surfaces that require significant material removal, such as refinishing industrial coatings or correcting heavily weathered gelcoat, setting the foundation for subsequent refining steps.

Specifications

• Part Number: 9-DA180H
• Pad Diameter: 150/180 mm (6-7 inches)
• Working Face Diameter: 180 mm (7 inches)
• Pad Height: 25 mm
• Attachment Type: Hook-and-loop (Velcro®)
• Foam Type: High-Performance Open-Cell Foam
• Color: Blue