Foam Pad 150mm Heavy Cut Open Cell, Royal Pads

Quick Facts – Royal Pads Foam Pad 150mm Heavy Cut

• Brand: Royal Pads
• Model: ROY000208
• Type: Foam pad – heavy cut, open cell
• Diameter: 150 mm
• Cell structure: Open cell
• Application: Heavy cut, compound work, removal of deep scratches and oxidation
• Compatibility: DA polisher and rotary polisher

The Royal Pads Foam Pad 150mm Heavy Cut is an open-cell foam pad engineered for aggressive paint correction. The pad is designed to handle demanding compound runs where high heat dissipation and efficient product distribution are essential. The open-cell structure helps keep the pad cool during intensive work and extends its service life.

With a diameter of 150 mm, this foam pad is compatible with most 150 mm machines on the market, including DA polishers and rotary polishers. The material is durable and withstands repeated wash cycles without losing its shape or cutting rate. See more Royal Pads products for professional polishing.

What is a Heavy Cut Foam Pad and why choose it?

A heavy cut foam pad is the most aggressive type of foam pad in the foam category. It is used in the first stage of a polishing process to remove deep scratches, oxidation, severe swirl marks, and other paint defects that require substantial abrasion with compound. The open-cell structure of the Royal Pads ROY000208 dissipates heat efficiently, reducing the risk of paint overheating and delivering a more consistent result.

Compared to softer finish pads, this pad is not intended for the final polishing stage – it is used in combination with an aggressive compound and followed up with a polish pad and a finer polish to achieve a mirror finish.

Where is this product suitable?

• Reconditioning workshops with high vehicle throughput
• Detailing studios working with paint restoration and deep correction
• Car care businesses handling oxidised or heavily scratched paint surfaces
• Hobbyists and detailing enthusiasts with access to a DA polisher or rotary polisher
• Vehicle preparation prior to Ceramic Coating or sealant application

Technical Specifications

Suitable for: Professional detailers, reconditioning workshops, car care businesses, and detailing enthusiasts working with paint restoration, oxidation removal, and preparation prior to coating treatments.

Industries: Detailing, automotive care, vehicle reconditioning, paint restoration. See more foam pads for machine polishing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is the Royal Pads Foam Pad 150mm Heavy Cut compatible with a DA polisher?

Yes, the Royal Pads Foam Pad 150mm Heavy Cut Open Cell (ROY000208) is compatible with DA polishers (dual action machines) with a 150 mm backing plate. The pad also works with rotary polishers. The open-cell structure helps keep the pad cool even during extended runs with a DA polisher, reducing the risk of paint damage and delivering a more controlled result.

What diameter and cell type does the Royal Pads Foam Pad Heavy Cut have?

The Royal Pads Foam Pad 150mm Heavy Cut Open Cell (ROY000208) has a diameter of 150 mm and is manufactured with an open-cell structure. The open-cell structure differs from closed cell in that it dissipates heat more efficiently and distributes compound more evenly across the paint surface. These properties make the pad suitable for intensive cutting without compromising durability.

What distinguishes the Royal Pads Foam Pad Heavy Cut from a finish pad?

The Royal Pads Foam Pad 150mm Heavy Cut Open Cell (ROY000208) is engineered for the first and most aggressive stage of a polishing process – removing deep scratches, oxidation, and severe swirl marks using compound. A finish pad, by contrast, is softer and is used in the final stage with a finer polish to achieve a mirror finish. The two pad types complement each other in a complete polishing process and should not be used interchangeably.