{"product_id":"tango-microfiber-polishing-pad-copy","title":"Tango Microfiber Cutting Pad","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMORE BITE. SAME DANCE.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tango Microfiber Cutting Pad takes everything that makes the Tango polishing pad great and turns up the aggression. Same dual-layer HDO construction, same body-line-hugging profile — but built to cut. It's the pad to grab when the polishing pad doesn't have enough teeth and you need to pull defects out faster, without jumping to a heavy wool or thin-foam cutting pad that fights you the whole way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStiffer blue HDO foam:\u003c\/strong\u003e We swapped the polishing pad's orange foam for a firmer blue HDO layer. Less squish means the pad transfers more energy into the paint, so you get noticeably more cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrofiber cutting fibers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The face uses more aggressive cutting fibers than the polishing pad — more bite, faster defect removal. Expect a real step up in cutting power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-layer design runs cooler:\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick foam interface absorbs heat and friction, so the pad doesn't spike in temperature like thin-foam cutting pads. That keeps it performing and lets you cycle the pad longer before swapping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoother on the machine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Less vibration, more forgiving, and it flows up and over body panels cleanly. It's a far more comfortable cut than a standard thin-foam microfiber cutting pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for correction, not finishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This pad is made to remove defects. Expect some marring behind it — plan to follow with a polishing step to refine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDA polishers only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built specifically for dual-action polishers. Not designed to run on a rotary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 5″, 6″, and a 3″ 2-pack for spot correction and tight areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Action (DA) Polisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenter the pad on your backing plate and press firmly to seat it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrime a new pad with a few drops of compound worked across the face before your first set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 3–4 pea-sized dots of compound to the pad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread at low speed across your work area (roughly 2'x2'), then bring the machine up to speed 4–6.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork the section in slow, overlapping passes until the compound breaks down and clears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the residue with a clean microfiber towel and inspect under good lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow with the Tango polishing pad and Classic Polish to clear any marring left behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailer Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePair with aggressive compounds:\u003c\/strong\u003e This pad is built for cut — run it with Classic Cut, Classic Cut Plus, or Flat Top. We love it with Classic Cut and Classic Cut Plus specifically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOur go-to combo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tango cutting pad with Classic Cut (or Classic Cut Plus), then follow with Classic Polish on an HDO Orange Foam Pad to refine and clear any marring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt runs cooler — but still swap pads:\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick foam holds up to heat better than thin-foam cutting pads, so you can cycle it a little longer. Still, change pads as you move around a larger vehicle once the fibers load up with product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't let it overheat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excess heat breaks the foam down and softens the adhesive — get a pad too hot and it can delaminate. Keep passes controlled and rotate to a cool pad before things heat up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead the paint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Darker colors and soft clears show marring more. Use your discretion on how aggressive to go and how much refining the second step needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lake Country","offers":[{"title":"5-INCH","offer_id":46336041615532,"sku":"HDO-CMF-5375","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-INCH","offer_id":46336041648300,"sku":"HDO-CMF-6375","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/8097\/files\/Tango-Cutting_5fb9240a-444b-4c47-8cbb-0bdb909895fb.jpg?v=1780522794","url":"https:\/\/shinesupply.com\/products\/tango-microfiber-polishing-pad-copy","provider":"Shine Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}