Pad-Dependent Polishing Explained – Control Your Cut and Finish with One Product
What if you could cut heavy defects AND finish to a mirror-like gloss—using the exact same polish? That’s the power of pad-dependent polishing. The pad you use changes the result, giving you full control without swapping products.
What Is Pad-Dependent Polishing?
Pad-dependent polishing means the abrasive power of your polish adapts to the pad you use. A more aggressive pad gives you more correction. A softer pad gives you a finer finish. And the polish stays the same the whole time.
Picture Perfect Polish was built specifically for this approach. It’s loaded with precision abrasives that respond to your pad and machine type.
Two Pads. One Polish. Endless Control.
With just two pads, you can tackle nearly any paint correction job:
🟥 Burgundy Cut & Finish Pad
- Removes oxidation, swirls, and light scratches
- Delivers cutting power without hazing
- DA or rotary compatible
⬛ Black Finishing Pad
- Perfect for soft paint or final gloss pass
- Reduces micro-marring and boosts clarity
- Ideal for new cars, maintenance polishing, or black paint
With Picture Perfect Polish, all you need to change is your pad—not your product lineup.
Real-World Example: Black Paint Correction
Start with the burgundy pad to remove surface defects. Then, swap to the black finishing pad with the same polish for a final jewel pass. You’ll get compound-level correction with polish-level gloss—no dusting, no drama.
This combo works for:
- Daily drivers
- Black or dark-colored paint
- Quick dealer prep jobs
- Pro detailers doing one-steps for clients
Bonus: No Dust = Cleaner Work
Old school compounds leave white dust all over the place. Picture Perfect Polish doesn’t. That means:
- No tape lines
- No mess on trim, glass, or vents
- Faster cleanup and turnaround time
Get the Kit
- Perfect Paint Kit – Includes Picture Perfect Polish + both pads
- Picture Perfect Polish – Available individually
- Cut & Finish Pads – Burgundy and black pads available separately
