Ethos Buffing Pads — Microfiber & SmartCell™ Foam

Level up your paint correction with professional-grade buffing pads engineered for cutting, one-step correction, polishing, and ultra-fine finishing. Ethos pads pair perfectly with DA or rotary machines and our Precision Polish Technology (PPT™) (Pure Cut & Perfect Polish). Choose microfiber for maximum bite or SmartCell™ foam for controlled, consistent finishing—with lower heat, smoother operation, and cleaner wipe-off.

Why detailers choose Ethos pads

SmartCell™ Matrix foam regulates polish, reduces heat & pad hop, and extends working time
High-density microfiber options for fast, low-dust defect removal
Consistent cut & finish across all paint systems
Hook-and-loop backing for quick changes; reusable & easy to clean

Cut / Finish Matrix (5" Pads)

Pad	Material / Tech	Cut (10)	Finish (10)	Best Paired With	Ideal Use Cases
Microfiber Cutting Pad	High-density MF	9	4	Precision Cut (compound)	Heavy defects, oxidation, P1200–P1500 sanding marks
One Step Microfiber Pad	Blended MF + foam	7	6	DA Gloss+ (AIO)	One-step correction on daily drivers, production work
Orange Polishing Pad	SmartCell™ foam	5	8	Perfect Polish	Swirl removal, haze cleanup, post-compound refinement
Black Finishing Pad	SmartCell™ foam	2	10	Perfect Polish (finish)	Final gloss, jeweling, coating prep, soft/dark paints

Pad Descriptions

Microfiber Cutting Pad — 5"

Fast, controlled cut for deep defects, oxidation, and sanding marks—without the dust or gumming of old-school systems. Excellent on hard paints and for body-shop level correction.

One Step Microfiber Pad — 5"

Cuts and finishes in a single pass on most paints. Ideal when time matters: pair with DA Gloss+ to remove moderate defects and leave strong gloss in one cycle.

Orange Polishing Pad — 5" SmartCell™

Balanced foam that clears light defects and haze while finishing to a high gloss. SmartCell™ dimples meter polish, reduce heat, and keep the pad gliding smoothly.

Black Finishing Pad — 5" SmartCell™

Ultra-soft foam for final finishing and jeweling. Delivers a crystal-clear finish on sensitive or dark paint and is perfect before applying coatings or sealants.

How to Use

Prime the pad (light smear for microfiber; 3–4 pea-size drops for foam).
Work a 2'×2' section on speed 3–5 (DA) with light–moderate pressure and slow arm speed.
Clean on the fly (pad brush/air) every 1–2 sections; add 2–3 drops to reload.
Wipe & inspect, then step down pads/polish as needed to refine.

Care: Wash with pad cleaner or mild liquid detergent; rinse thoroughly; air dry face-up. Avoid fabric softeners and high heat.

Specs: 5" face • hook-and-loop backing • DA & rotary compatible • reusable • case pack available (24/cs)

Get the cut, clarity, and consistency you expect—without excess dust, heat, or guesswork.

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