Power Pad Clay Applicator

    Combining the properties of this Power Pad foam with a 4 oz. clay bar like our BLACKFIRE Poly Clay allows you to clay the surface faster, remove more surface contamination and create a smoother surface than could be accomplished by hand. It's like clay on steroids!

1. Start with a 4 oz. clay bar, form it into a round patty and place it in the center of the pad. The clay should rest slightly below the top surface of the pad.
2. Mist the entire pad, including the clay, with a clay lubricant.
3. If using the Porter Cable 7424, set the speed dial to "3".
4. Place the pad on the surface and turn the machine on.
5. Using a medium to firm pressure, work over a 2 ft. by 2 ft. area using an up and down and back and forth motion. Note: The downward pressure you exert must compress the pad so the clay contacts the surface. Lightly mist lubricant on the pad or on the surface as needed to allow the clay to move freely. After several passes, release the pressure on the pad and go over the area one last time allowing just the foam to contact the surface.
6. Wipe off residues with a dry Microfiber cloth and test the surface for smoothness by placing your hand in a plastic sandwich bag and gently running your fingertips over the surface. It should be as smooth as glass with no grit or roughness.
7. Continue polishing in 2 ft. sq. areas until the entire panel or vehicle is complete.
8. If the clay becomes "dirty," peel it off the pad, stretch and fold the clay to create a fresh surface and replace it on the pad.

Form a 4 oz. clay bar into a round patty
and place in the center of the pad.

Clay should rest just under
the top surface of the pad.

Mist pad with lubricant.

Using a firm pressure,
work over a 2 sq. ft. area.

Wipe off residues using
a dry Microfiber or Terry cloth.

Inspect for smoothness by
placing your hand in a plastic bag.

1. If the orange pad becomes caked with residues, remove the clay, (Keep it clean by putting it in a plastic bag or container.) wash the pad in a bucket of soapy water, scrub using your fingers, rinse thoroughly, hand squeeze the circumference as dry as possible, replace the clay in the pad and continue.
2. If residues resist easy buffing, spray the surface with a clay lubricant and wipe with a dry Microfiber cloth.
3. Do not go above "3" on the Porter Cable's speed dial. This pad is designed to work best at a low speed setting.
4. Do not use this pad on a professional, circular (rotary) polisher. Use only on a dual-action (orbital) machine.
5. When you are finished, remove the clay and store it in a plastic Ziploc storage bag or use the original clay container. Be careful to keep the clay clean. Never use a clay that has been dropped on the ground.

Proper Pad Care:

    After use, remove the clay and wash dirty pads in a bucket of soapy water or use a pad cleaning solution like Snappy Clean. Thoroughly rinse the pad and hand squeeze the circumference to remove excess water. Wipe the center of the pad with Isopropyl Alcohol or a window cleaner spray to remove any clay residues. Allow the pad to air dry. Do not machine wash or dry this pad. Hand wash only and allow to air dry.

Backing Plate Requirements:

    This pad has a 6 inch loop backing that will work with our standard 5 or 6 inch backing plates (VBP-5, VBP-6) or our flexible 5 or 6 inch backing plates (FBP-5, FBP-6). Backing plates are not included with the pad.

Package of one 6-1/2 inch Power Pad Clay Applicator with instructions.