Meguiar's W8006 6.5-Inch Soft Buff Foam Polishing Pad

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Product Features

• Removes minor surface imperfections
• Restores high gloss to surfaces
• Backing system allows quick and easy pad changes
• Foam cell structure improves air flow

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 6.8 x 1.1 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002UQAXY
• Item model number: W8006
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #87 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #1 in Automotive > Car Care > Tools & Equipment > Machine Polishing Equipment > Buffers & Polishing Machine Pads
  • #1 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Body Repair Tools

Product Description

Meguiar's Soft Buff Foam Polishing Pad has active polishing action to remove minor surface imperfections. It restores high gloss and features an exclusive foam cell structure to improve air flow. Pad changes are easy with the Velcro backing system.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Foam Pads Work Great (with a little problem), June 19, 2008

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William W. Ofca "Willyman" (Hyde Park, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Meguiar's W8006 6.5-Inch Soft Buff Foam Polishing Pad (Automotive)

I purchased and used these foam pads with my orbital sander machine and they worked great and did a fabulous job a polishing my boat. The small problem is how it attached to my orbital sander backing pad, which is a hook & loop type (Velcro). The backing of the foam pad is made for this type of attachment, but has a small fiber profile. The fibers should be larger and more aggressive for better holding power to the machine. After a short while of use, the foam pad would fly off the machine when I let go of the trigger and moved away from the surface I was polishing. I managed to finish the job by holding the machine and foam pad against the surface until it came to a full stop before removing the machine away. I never have this problem when using sanding disks.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Turns $35 Ryobi Orbital Buffer into pro tool!, January 16, 2011

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Steven J. Turner "photo dad" (Hattiesburg, MS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Meguiar's W8006 6.5-Inch Soft Buff Foam Polishing Pad (Automotive)

After reading a 'how-to' in a GM high-tech magazine about converting a Ryobi orbital buffer into a professional quality hook-and-loop buffer, I decided to do the project and use Meg's pads for my first try. First, of all you don't need an expensive backing plate or even a 'pro' level tool to effectively use these pads - I simply attached industrial-level hook and loop strips to the foam backing plate of my Ryobi, trimmed to fit, and was suddenly in the possession of an effective, pro-level orbital buffer. The Meg's polishing pads fit like a dream, stayed on super tight, and performed as advertised. Using Meg's M205, I was able to create significant paint corrections while creating an unbelievably glossy finish (with this combo of tools). The Ryobi spins at 4200 rpm steady, and speed decreases as you press harder, so it is difficult for a beginner to harm the paint while at the same time creating significant results.

I was amazed at how well they worked. And they cleaned up easy with naturla dish detergent, and dried like a breeze in 20 minutes on low in my dryer.

So folks, there is no need to buy an expensive random orbital, or even Meg's own orbital to do a pro-level job - a $35 ryobo orbital + industrial velcro + meg's pads will perform at a 90% level of those same super-expensive pro tools - buy the ryobi, do the conversion and get the Meg's pad's and you'll be one happy camper with a lot more money left in your pocket.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Soft Buff Pad, July 28, 2011

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duke-994 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Meguiar's W8006 6.5-Inch Soft Buff Foam Polishing Pad (Automotive)

I wanted to remove swirls from 15 year old black paint that also had scratches all over. I started using the Meguiars system by hand with disappointing results considering I spent all day working on it. I then did some research on Meguiars Dual Action Polisher and found that results are better. I tried this pad with the polisher with great results. This pad held up nicely the whole time I worked on the car even after several washings when I changed products. When the car was finished all swirls were gone and only deeper scratches where left. The pad held up well only with a small amount of wear on the edge of the pad. If you need to do paint correction this is the best pad to remove swirls with no damage to your paint. I highly recomend this pad.