X-TRA — Cutting Red Foam Pad The X-TRA Cutting Red Foam Pad is 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 power for rapid defect removal on modern clear coats. Firm, stable foam maintains edge integrity around body lines. Efficient heat management with an open-cell structure that keeps abrasives working longer. Predictable finish that refines cleanly and sets up a quick second step. Ideal Surfaces Automotive clear coat with moderate to severe defects (swirls, RIDS, oxidation). Not for matte or satin finishes (always spot test specialty paints). Machine Compatibility Dual Action (random orbital) and Forced Rotation Rotary (use controlled arm speed and moderate pressure) How To Use Prep: Wash/decontaminate. If coating later, wipe panels with REVEAL Pre-Coat Surface Prep. Prime & load: Lightly prime the pad, then add 3–4 pea-sized drops of compound. Cut a small section: Work ~2' × 2' (60 × 60 cm) 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.
