Lake Country Wool Cutting Pad: 5 Inch
R 280.00
- 100% lambswool, most aggressive knitted pad
- Prewashed to reduce lint before first use
- Cuts P1500 scratches, finishes with minimal hazing
- Dense foam-backed fibres resist caking and matting
- Cuts P1500 scratches aggressively in one stage
- Finishes with minimal hazing or compounding swirls
- Prewashed, dense fibres resist caking and matting
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Maximum Cut
Wool aggression, foam-level finish
The knitted lambswool construction delivers the hard cut you need on heavily scratched paint, while the patented foamed-fibre backing keeps hazing and compounding swirls to a minimum. You get more done in fewer steps.
Why This Pad
Engineered for serious correction
Every design choice is aimed at removing more defect in less time.
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Heavy-Defect Cut
Aggressively removes P1500 grit scratches and leaves a lustrous finish with minimal compounding haze.
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Foamed Fibre Body
Air pockets at the base fibres improve cushioning and compound retention, keeping cut consistent across the full panel.
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Prewashed and Ready
Factory prewashing removes loose fibres before first use, so there is no lint break-in cycle to deal with.
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Durable Backing
Synthetic backing outlasts natural backing material across multiple wash cycles, extending the working life of each pad.
How It Stacks Up
Knitted lambswool vs. standard wool pad
Traditional wool pads cut hard but leave more haze and vary between batches. Here is how the Lake Country knitted lambswool pad compares on the things that matter in a correction session.
| Feature | DetailerSA | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Removes heavy P1500 grit scratches | Yes | Yes |
| Consistent cut across all pads in the batch | Yes | No |
| Minimal hazing directly off the pad | Yes | No |
| Fibres resist caking and matting | Yes | No |
| Suitable for rotary and DA use | Yes | Yes |
| Prewashed before first use | Yes | No |
Built to Last
Consistent performance, wash after wash
The durable synthetic backing handles more wash cycles than natural-backed pads, and the prewashed lambswool face is ready to go straight out of the bag. Dense fibres resist caking so the pad performs the same on the last panel as it does on the first.
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Which polisher is this pad designed for?
The 5-inch pad suits both forced DA and random orbital polishers. If you are running a 1" or 3/4" pile variant, it is also compatible with rotary machines. The 1/4" pile variants are optimised specifically for orbital use. Check which pile height you have selected before mounting the pad.
Why is the pad prewashed before delivery?
The prewashing process removes loose fibres from the lambswool before you ever open the bag. This reduces lint contamination in your compound or polish and means you can go straight to correction without a dry-run break-in cycle.
What compounds work best with this pad?
Because this is the most aggressive option in the knitted line, pair it with a medium to heavy cutting compound. It is designed to remove P1500 grit scratches and heavier defects. For lighter swirl removal, step down to a less aggressive pad in the Lake Country range.
How does it compare to a traditional natural sheepskin pad?
The lambswool construction gives you comparable cut to natural sheepskin, but the foaming process creates a more uniform material. You get consistent performance across every pad rather than the batch-to-batch variance that natural sheepskin can produce. It also finishes closer to foam than raw sheepskin would, which reduces follow-up work.
How do I clean this pad after use?
Rinse the pad under running water during use to clear caked compound. After the session, wash the pad with a pad cleaner or wool-safe detergent. The durable synthetic backing is built to handle more wash cycles than natural-backed pads, so you get longer service life out of each pad.
Will the fibres cake or mat during a long correction session?
The foamed fibre construction creates minute air pockets at the base of the fibres. These pockets help the pad resist the caking and matting that unfoamed wool pads can suffer during extended use. Rinse the pad periodically to keep the face clear and maintain cut consistency.
Can this pad be used on paint protection film or ceramic-coated surfaces?
This is an aggressive cutting pad, so it is not suitable for routine maintenance on coated or PPF surfaces. If you need to correct a ceramic coating or PPF that has picked up scratches, test in a small inconspicuous area first and pair it with a compound rated for coatings. For general ceramic or PPF maintenance, a much lighter pad and polish combination is the safer choice.
What finish can I expect directly off this pad?
You can expect a lustrous, low-haze finish relative to the level of cut. The pad is designed to leave significantly less compounding swirl than a traditional wool pad would at the same aggression level. You will still want to follow up with a polishing step on most paints before applying a sealant or coating, but the correction stage is far cleaner than raw sheepskin.