TheX-TRA Cutting Red Foam Padis a high-cut, firm-density pad engineered to remove heavy swirls, oxidation, and sanding haze fast while keeping panel control predictable. Use it to knock down defects quickly before refining with a medium or finishing pad.
Available Sizes:1.2″ (pack of 5), 2″ (pack of 5), 3″, 5″, 6″
Why You’ll Love It
Serious cutting powerfor rapid defect removal on modern clear coats.
Firm, stable foammaintains edge integrity around body lines.
Efficient heat managementwith an open-cell structure that keeps abrasives working longer.
Predictable finishthat refines cleanly and sets up a quick second step.
Ideal Surfaces
Automotive clear coat withmoderate to severedefects (swirls, RIDS, oxidation).
Not formatte or satin finishes (always spot test specialty paints).
Machine Compatibility
Dual Action (random orbital)andForced Rotation
Rotary(use controlled arm speed and moderate pressure)
How To Use
Prep:Wash/decontaminate. If coating later, wipe panels withREVEAL Pre-Coat Surface Prep.
Prime & load:Lightly prime the pad, then add 34 pea-sized drops of compound.
Cut a small section:Work ~2′2′ (6060cm) with slow, overlapping passes and moderate pressure; reduce pressure for the final two passes.
Wipe & inspect:Remove residue with a clean microfiber; check under strong, focused lighting.
Keep it clean:Brush or blow out the pad frequently; switch to a fresh pad if it loads up.
Pairs Well With
Heavy cut:BRUT Hypercut Correction Compound
Refinement:CORSA Advanced Correction,Gran FINALE Jeweling Paste
Panel prep:REVEAL Pre-Coat Surface Prep
Notes:Always perform a test spot and start with the least aggressive combo that achieves your goal. Avoid dry buffing; keep pads clean and let the abrasives do the work.
