Microfiber Cutting Pad
High-density microfiber · 5"
Cut9
Finish4
Maximum bite for heavy defects. Follow with a polish step.
Polishing Pads - 5"
- Cut-to-finish system : Microfiber cutting + SmartCell™ foam polishing/finishing pads deliver fast defect removal to show-car gloss.
- Consistent, cooler polishing : SmartCell™ Matrix regulates product, reduces pad hop/heat, and extends working time on any paint.
- Universal fit & workflow : 5" hook-and-loop pads for DA or rotary; pair with Pure Cut and Perfect Polish.
- Clean, efficient, reusable : Low-dust performance, quick pad swaps, and washable construction for long service life.
$21.00
- Swirl-free gloss at home: pro-level correction without the detailer bill
- No guessing: every pad rated 1–10 for cut and finish
- Runs cooler, lasts longer: SmartCell™ foam resists heat and pad hop
- One matched system: built for Pure Cut and Perfect Polish
- Pro-grade and reusable: 5" hook-and-loop, washes clean
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Microfiber Cutting Pad - 5"
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Show-car gloss from your driveway
The pad system detailers use, rated so you never guess.
Faster correction
Microfiber cuts heavy swirls in fewer passes.
One matched system
Pads, compound and polish rated on one scale.
Cooler, longer life
SmartCell™ foam resists heat and pad hop.
Washes clean, reuses
5" hook-and-loop pads rinse out for job after job.
Swirls out. Gloss in.
Same panel, before and after correction with the right pad. Drag to compare.
Cut & finish ratings
Find the right pad
Rated 1–10 for cut and finish. Pick by your paint, then add it in one tap.
One Step Microfiber Pad
Blended microfiber over foam · 5"
Cut7
Finish6
Cuts like a compound pad, finishes like foam. One pass for most daily drivers.
Orange Foam Polishing Pad
SmartCell™ foam · 5"
Cut5
Finish8
Everyday correction. Clears swirls and haze to high gloss, runs cool.
Black Foam Finishing Pad
Ultra-soft SmartCell™ foam · 5"
Cut2
Finish10
Jewels to maximum gloss. For soft or dark paint and coating prep.
Compare the pads
 Microfiber Cutting Pad |  One Step Microfiber Pad |  Orange Foam Polishing Pad |  Black Foam Finishing Pad | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut / finish | 9 / 4 | 7 / 6 | 5 / 8 | 2 / 10 |
| Material | Dense microfiber on foam | Blended microfiber over foam | SmartCell™ medium foam | SmartCell™ ultra-soft foam |
| Feel | Firm | Medium-firm | Medium | Soft |
| Pair with | Pure Cut | Perfect Polish or Pure Cut | Perfect Polish | Perfect Polish |
| Machine | DA or rotary | DA | DA or rotary | DA |
The Ethos correction system
My paint has:
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1
Pure Cut
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Microfiber Cutting
Cut9Finish4Heavy defects, fastest cut
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2
Pure Cut
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One Step Microfiber
Cut7Finish6Heavy swirls in one step
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3
Pure Cut
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Orange Foam
Cut5Finish8Moderate defects, softer paint
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4
Perfect Polish
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One Step Microfiber
Cut6Finish7Best one-step for daily drivers
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5
Perfect Polish
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Orange Foam
Cut4Finish9
Light swirls, the polish step
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6
Perfect Polish
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Black Foam
Cut2Finish10Max gloss, coating prep
Start with the least aggressive combo that removes your defects.
Or get the whole system in one box
SmartCell™ Matrix technology
Built on CCS cell technology
- 1CCS cell faceCells store polish and meter it out evenly.
- 2Less pad hopBreaks surface tension, no skipping on curves.
- 3Runs coolerLess contact, less friction and heat.
123456- 4Even pressureUniform cut, fewer holograms.
- 5Open-cell foamResilient, from firm polishing to ultra-soft.
- 6Hook-and-loop backFast pad swaps on any 5" plate.
- Size5 in
- FoamSmartCell™ (CCS)
- MicrofiberHigh-density
- MachinesDA · rotary
- CareWashable
How to use
Four steps, one section at a time.
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Wash, clay and tape off trim.
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Prime the pad, add 3–4 pea-size drops.
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Slow, overlapping passes on a 2 ft × 2 ft section.
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Wipe, inspect, then protect.
FAQs
Quick answers from the Ethos team.
Which pad should I start with?
The least aggressive combo that fixes your defects. Test Perfect Polish on Orange Foam first, then step up.
Microfiber or foam?
Microfiber cuts faster. Foam finishes glossier.
What is SmartCell™?
Our CCS-style cell face: tiny reservoirs that meter polish evenly, run cooler and reduce pad hop.
Do they fit my polisher?
5 in hook-and-loop. All four run on a DA; Cutting and Orange Foam also run on a rotary.
How do I clean them?
Brush or blow out every 1–2 sections. Wash in warm water with mild soap and air dry face down.
What if I do not love them?
Every Ethos product has a 30-day money-back guarantee.
