Koch Chemie polishing pads in comparison – which pad for which application?

Aug 20, 2025

Koch Chemie Polierpads im Vergleich – welches Pad für welche Anwendung?

Koch Chemie polishing pads in comparison – which pad for which application?

Choosing the right polishing pad is crucial to the results of a paint job. Pads differ not only in color, but also in hardness, abrasive performance, and application. Koch Chemie offers a coordinated system of various foam pads, each perfectly suited to its polishes. This article explains the differences and shows which pad is best suited for each application.

Heavy Cut Foam Pad

Properties: Very coarse structure, high abrasion
Application: Removal of deep scratches, severe weathering and sanding marks
Matching polish: Heavy Cut H9.02
Special feature: Maximum defect correction, but only suitable as a first step

Fine Cut Foam Pad

Properties: Medium hardness, balanced ratio of removal and finish
Application: Removal of light to medium scratches and swirls
Matching polish: Fine Cut F6.01
Special feature: Ideal for corrective grinding after heavy cut or as a 1-step for moderate defects

Medium Cut Foam Pad

Properties: Harder than Fine Cut, softer than Heavy Cut
Area of application: Moderate paint defects when more correction power is required
Matching polish: One Cut & Finish P6.02
Special feature: Allows defect correction and good finish in one step

Micro Cut Foam Pad (Soft & Hard)

Properties Soft: Very soft, hardly abrasion, ideal for sensitive paints
Properties Hard: Denser structure, slightly more abrasion, remains dimensionally stable under pressure
Application: Removal of finest scratches, holograms and for the final finish
Matching polishes: Micro Cut M3.02 or Micro Cut & Finish P3.01
Special feature: Guarantees a hologram-free high-gloss finish, perfect on dark paints

Polish & Sealing Foam Pad

Properties: Very soft structure, almost no abrasion
Application: Applying finishing polishes, waxes or sealants
Suitable products: Micro Cut & Finish P3.01 or paint sealants
Special feature: Ensures even application of protective products without streaks

Overview of pads and polishes

Pad type	Grinding force	Typical application	Recommended polish
Heavy Cut Foam Pad	Very high	Deep scratches, severe defects	Heavy Cut H9.02
Medium Cut Foam Pad	Medium-high	Medium defects, all-round correction	One Cut & Finish P6.02
Fine Cut Foam Pad	Medium	Light to medium scratches, swirls	Fine Cut F6.01
Micro Cut Foam Pad Soft	Very low	High-gloss finish, sensitive paints	Micro Cut M3.02, P3.01
Micro Cut Foam Pad Hard	Small amount	Hologram removal, hard varnishes	Micro Cut M3.02, P3.01
Polish & Sealing Pad	Minimal	Applying finishes & sealants	Micro Cut & Finish P3.01, protective products

Conclusion

With the various Koch Chemie polishing pads you get the right solution for every paint correction:

Heavy Cut for rough defects,
Fine and Medium Cut for medium scratches,
Micro Cut for the perfect finish,
Polish & Sealing for protection and shine.

The pads are precisely tailored to Koch Chemie polishes – so you, as a home user or professional, can achieve optimal results with a systematic and planned approach.