Using Jimbo’s Buffing Pads on Black Cars (Cut vs Finish)
Black paint requires precision. The right pad makes the difference between a flawless finish and a hologram mess. Here’s how to use Jimbo’s Buffing Pads to safely cut, polish, and perfect black paint.
Quick answer: Use the Cut & Finish Pad with Picture Perfect Polish for swirl removal, then switch to the Black Finishing Pad to refine the gloss on black cars.
The Right Pad for Black Paint
Choose cut for correction, finish for gloss. Both designed to keep black paint hologram-free.
Why pad choice matters more on black cars
On lighter cars, you can sometimes get away with the wrong pad—defects aren’t as visible. But on black paint, swirls, haze, and holograms stand out instantly. That’s why pad selection is just as important as polish choice.
The Cut & Finish Pad
- Purpose: Removes moderate swirls, oxidation, and light scratches.
- Best paired with: Picture Perfect Polish.
- Result: Cuts defects while leaving a near-finished gloss—often one step is enough.
The Black Finishing Pad
- Purpose: Final refinement on black paint.
- Best paired with: Picture Perfect Polish for gloss-only passes.
- Result: Deeper reflections, zero haze, hologram-free finish.
Pad + Polish = Black Car Perfection
Picture Perfect Polish + the right buffing pad delivers flawless black paint.
Includes polish + pads + protection.
Step-by-step: choosing the right pad
- Inspect paint: Heavy swirls? Start with Cut & Finish. Light haze? Go straight to Black Finishing Pad.
- Test spot: Always test one panel to confirm results before doing the whole car.
- Polish: Work a 2x2 section with overlapping passes.
- Switch pads: After correction, swap to finishing pad for refinement.
- Protect: Seal gloss with Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray or The Gloss Boss.
Pro tips
- Clean pads frequently—clogged pads reduce cut and cause haze.
- Don’t over-prime—3–4 drops of polish is enough.
- Use slower arm speed on finishing passes for deeper gloss.
- Inspect in sunlight or LED lighting to confirm hologram-free finish.
Conversion-driven benefits
- Save time: One system covers correction and finishing.
- Peace of mind: Pad system designed specifically for black paint safety.
- Flawless results: Zero holograms, maximum gloss.
- Professional quality: Same setup pros use on show cars.
Common mistakes
- Using only cut pads: Leaves haze on black paint without refinement.
- Not cleaning pads: Loaded pads create swirls instead of fixing them.
- Skipping test spots: Always dial in combo before doing the whole car.
- Not protecting after polishing: Black paint quickly loses clarity if left unsealed.
The Pad System Built for Black Cars
Get the perfect cut, finish, and gloss with Jimbo’s Buffing Pads and Picture Perfect Polish.
