The RUPES 9.WF180S Waffle Ultra Fine Foam Polishing Pad is designed to remove fine paint imperfections, light haze and marks left behind after heavier polishing stages. It delivers an exceptionally smooth, high-gloss finish, making it ideal for final-stage automotive paint correction and professional detailing work.
Its specially designed waffle surface provides excellent stability against the stress generated by rotary polishing motion. The textured face creates a smooth polishing experience and improves operator comfort, helping maintain consistent control across large vehicle panels and curved surfaces.
Because the waffle-shaped surface does not remain in full contact with the paint, the pad operates at a cooler temperature than conventional flat pads. This helps reduce the risk of overheating the paint during extended rotary polishing sessions.
The RUPES 9.WF180S is designed for a 150 mm backing plate and has a working diameter of 150 to 165 mm. It is compatible with the RUPES BigFoot LH19E and other rotary polishing machines. RUPES recommends pairing it with UNO Pure Compound for optimal finishing results.
Features
- Removes fine paint imperfections and polishing haze
- Produces an exceptionally high-gloss finish
- Waffle-shaped surface improves polishing stability
- Reduces full-surface contact to control operating temperature
- Helps lower the risk of overheating automotive paint
- Provides smooth and comfortable rotary polishing
- Suitable for final-stage paint correction
- Works on flat, curved and contoured vehicle panels
- Compatible with the RUPES BigFoot LH19E and other rotary polishers
- Recommended for use with RUPES UNO Pure Compound
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
RUPES |
| Model |
9.WF180S |
| Product Type |
Ultra-fine foam polishing pad |
| Pad Design |
Waffle surface |
| Polishing System |
Rotary |
| Foam Grade |
Ultra fine |
| Backing Plate Diameter |
150 mm |
| Pad Diameter |
150 to 165 mm |
| Pad Diameter in Inches |
6 to 6.5 inches |
| Main Application |
Final-stage paint polishing |
| Suitable For |
Fine imperfections, light haze and finishing marks |
| Recommended Compound |
RUPES UNO Pure Compound |
| Compatible Polisher |
RUPES BigFoot LH19E and other rotary polishers |
| Recommended Use |
Automotive detailing, paint correction and refinishing |
| Backing Plate Included |
No |
| Polishing Machine Included |
No |
