{"product_id":"flexipads-blue-compounding-polish-sponge-150mm-m14-x-2mm","title":"Flexipads BLUE COMPOUNDING\/POLISH SPONGE 150MM M14 X 2MM","description":"\u003c!-- Here you put your Product heading name --\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv id=\"flexipads-desc-header\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan class=\"description-headingBox\"\u003eBlue compounding sponge\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003eM14\r\n\t\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eMedium compounding\/polishing foam sponge with \u003cbr\u003e\r\nbacking pad fitted\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\u003cimg class=\"img-responsive pull-right\" src=\"images\/flexipads\/flex44105_sm1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue compounding sponge has medium density and is ideal when used for polishing and compounding on all modern paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is polishing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA polishing compound rubbed against a painted surface acts like an abrasive and removes microscopic layers of paint to even out the surface. It is this process that removes the appearance of dullness and scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomotive paints generally have 3 layers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003ePrimer layer - Bonding agent and prevents rust\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eBase coat - Colour layer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eClearcoat - Top protective layer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\u003cimg class=\"img-responsive center-block\" src=\"images\/flexipads\/polishing_sm1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe clear coat is the layer on the car that will be polished and is extremely \r\nthin - about half the thickness of a piece of paper. It is possible to remove \r\nscratch marks if you can't feel them with your fingernail. Scratches deeper than \r\nthe clearcoat won't be corrected by polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"info-products\"\u003eIt is highly recommended to invest in a paint thickness gauge to measure the \r\nthickness of the clearcoat. The polishing process should never remove the \r\nclearcoat.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcesses in polishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCutting\u003c\/em\u003e - Aggressive compounding for severe paint correction. \r\n\tHard foam sponge with Liquid Shine High-Cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCompounding\u003c\/em\u003e - Clean up micro-marring from cutting process. Firm \r\n\tfoam sponge with Liquid Shine Fine-Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePolish\u003c\/em\u003e - Removes dullness, holograms and swirl marks. \r\n\tMedium\/Soft foam sponge with Liquid Shine Zero Swirl\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eGlazing\u003c\/em\u003e - A protective wax or sealant. Ultra soft foam sponge.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoam sponge colour application chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\u003cimg class=\"img-responsive center-block\" src=\"images\/flexipads\/polishing_sm2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Bethanie Hardware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48046473314616,"sku":"FLEX 44105","price":306.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/4404\/8952\/products\/FLEX_2044105.jpg?v=1710750683","url":"https:\/\/bethanie.co.za\/products\/flexipads-blue-compounding-polish-sponge-150mm-m14-x-2mm","provider":"Bethanie Hardware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}