Product Selection Guide

How to Choose the Right Diamond Polishing Pads

Selecting the correct polishing pads is crucial for achieving professional results. This guide will help you choose the right products for your specific application.

1. Choose the Right Size

Pad Size	Best For	Tool Type
3 inch (80mm)	Edges, corners, detailed work	Small angle grinder
4 inch (100mm)	Countertops, versatile applications	Standard angle grinder

2. Select the Right Grit Sequence

For Heavy Restoration: 50 → 100 → 200 → 400 → 800 → 1500 → 3000
For Light Polishing: 400 → 800 → 1500 → 3000
For Maintenance: 1500 → 3000 → Buff

3. Wet vs. Dry Polishing

Wet Polishing Pads:
✓ Longer pad life
✓ Less dust
✓ Better for indoor work
✓ Cooler operation
✗ Requires water source
✗ Messy cleanup

Dry Polishing Pads:
✓ No water needed
✓ Faster process
✓ Better for outdoor work
✓ Easier cleanup
✗ More dust (requires extraction)
✗ Shorter pad life

4. Stone Type Considerations

Soft Stones (Marble, Limestone): Use resin bond pads, wet polishing recommended
Hard Stones (Granite, Quartzite): High diamond concentration, can use dry or wet
Concrete: Metal bond for grinding, resin bond for polishing
Engineered Stone: Resin bond pads, wet polishing only

5. Quality Indicators

✓ High diamond concentration
✓ Flexible backing for even contact
✓ Color-coded for easy grit identification
✓ Velcro backing for quick changes
✓ Consistent performance across the pad life