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AutoBrite Cutting Pad - 130/80mm Orange (5.5" / 135mm)

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AutoBrite Cutting Pad - 130/80mm Orange (5.5" / 135mm) £9.99
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Explore AD's new range of Dual Action polishing pads. Which have been specially designed for our DA-21mm and DA-12 mm machines. A new range of Dual Action Polishing Pads specially designed for our DA-21mm & DA-12mm machines.

  • Firm orange cutting grade foam
  • 135mm pad for dual action polishers
  • Made from German open cell foam
  • Centre hole aids cooling and alignment
  • Dense layer reduces vibration and heat transfer
  • Bevelled edge for control and protection
  • Colour coded to the Correct It system
  • Suits hard German clear coats
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Explore AD's new range of Dual Action polishing pads. Which have been specially designed for our DA-21mm and DA-12 mm machines. A new range of Dual Action Polishing Pads specially designed for our DA-21mm & DA-12mm machines.

Developed to give you quick, easy, and effective results every time. The new 'Correct IT' range was created to make machine polishing easy, low risk, and effective. The New 'Correct IT' range system combined with our Correct IT range of polishes makes it the best polishing system available!

Correct IT pads are manufactured from high-quality German foam, especially engineering for compounding, polishing, and fishing on all modern paint finishes. Each pad offers great features and performance. With the open-cell foam structure, they provide optimum cutting and finishing performance when you need it. plus easy cleaning and maintenance. The foam structure not only gives you the extra comfort you need when using dual action polishers but guarantees an excellent finish.

A hole in the centre of the pads allows for ventilation through the pad during use, keeping temperatures controlled and stable. This also helps with alignment on your hook and loop backing plate. The more dense foam layer reduces vibration and reduces heat transfer into the cutting foam, extending the lifespan of the pads. They also feature a beveled edge, providing better pad control and stability during use, and acting as a safety barrier against accidental backing plate contact. Paint correction couldn't be any easier than this!

Colour-coded pads, compounds, and cut/gloss scale make identifying the combination for the task easy.

Orange

'Correct IT' cutting pad 135mm 5″

The firm orange cutting pad removes scratches, swirl marks, holograms, and marring from all modern paint finishes. Ideal for hard German clear coat and deeper marks.

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Key features

  • Firm Cutting Pad
  • 135mm Diameter
  • German Foam
  • Hook And Loop
  • Colour Coded

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Expert Notes

The orange Correct It pad is the firm cutting pad in Autobrite Direct's colour coded foam system, sized at 135mm and designed around the brand's DA-21mm and DA-12mm dual action polishers. It is made from German open cell foam with a centre vent hole, a denser foam layer that reduces vibration and heat transfer, and a bevelled edge that guards against backing plate contact. Use it for the cutting stage on scratches, swirls, holograms and marring, including deeper marks on hard German clear coat, paired with a heavy cut compound such as Correct It Restore. Follow with a softer polishing pad and finer polish, and keep a few pads ready for a full car.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Modern factory paint
  • Hard German clear coat
  • Swirled paintwork
  • Scratched panels
  • Hologrammed paint
  • Marred clear coat
  • Car and van bodywork

Caution: A firm cutting pad removes clear coat quickly. Check paint depth, keep the pad off edges and body lines, and start and stop the machine on the panel.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Dual Action Cutting Pad
Brand
Autobrite Direct
Range
Correct It
Colour
Orange
Size
135mm
Pad Grade
Firm Cutting Pad
Material
German Open Cell Foam
Fitting
Hook And Loop Backing Plate
Designed For
Autobrite Direct DA-21mm And DA-12mm Polishers
Features
Centre Vent Hole, Dense Foam Layer, Bevelled Edge
Suitable For
Modern Paint Finishes Including Hard German Clear Coat
Recommended Compound
Correct It Restore Cutting Compound

How To Use

Using it

  1. Centre the pad on a clean hook and loop backing plate, using the middle hole to line it up.
  2. Prime the pad face with a cutting compound such as Correct It Restore.
  3. Place the pad flat on the panel before starting the machine.
  4. Spread the compound at low speed, then raise the speed to work the section.
  5. Keep the pad flat with steady pressure and check the panel temperature often.
  6. Stop the machine with the pad on the panel and wipe off the residue.

Cleaning and storage

  1. Clean the pad face with a pad brush or compressed air between sections.
  2. Wash the pad in warm water with a pad cleaner after use and rinse thoroughly.
  3. Squeeze out the water gently without wringing or twisting the foam.
  4. Air dry away from direct heat before storing.
  5. Keep cutting pads separate from polishing and finishing pads.

Top Tip: Use several pads on a full car so each one can cool down and stay clean between sections.

Performance Benefits

  • Removes swirl marks and holograms
  • Tackles deeper marks on hard clear coat
  • Vents heat through the centre hole
  • Dense layer reduces machine vibration
  • Bevelled edge guards against plate contact
  • Open cell foam cleans out easily

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the orange Correct It pad for?

The orange pad is the firm cutting pad in the Autobrite Direct Correct It system. It removes scratches, swirl marks, holograms and marring, and suits deeper marks on hard German clear coat.

What size is this pad?

This listing is the 135mm orange Correct It cutting pad. Make sure your backing plate suits a pad of this diameter.

Which machines is it designed for?

It was designed for the Autobrite Direct DA-21mm and DA-12mm dual action polishers and fits a hook and loop backing plate.

Which compound should I use with it?

Autobrite Direct pairs the orange pad with Restore, the heavy cut compound in the Correct It range. The colour coding makes the matching pad and compound easy to spot.

Why is there a hole in the middle?

The centre hole lets air vent through the pad to help keep temperatures stable, and it helps you line the pad up on the backing plate.

What does the bevelled edge do?

The bevelled edge gives better control and stability and acts as a barrier against the backing plate touching the paint.

How do I clean the pad?

Brush or blow out the pad face between sections, then wash it in warm water with a pad cleaner after use and let it air dry away from direct heat.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Line the pad up on the backing plate using the centre hole.
  2. Prime a new pad with compound before the first pass.
  3. Start and stop the machine with the pad on the paint.
  4. Clean the pad face between every section.
  5. Rotate between several pads on large jobs.
  6. Keep the pad flat for an even cut.
  7. Refine afterwards with a softer pad and finer polish.
  8. Order online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Autobrite Direct

Autobrite Direct is a car detailing brand that describes itself as built by detailers, for detailers. It was originally founded in 2005 and, in its own words, grew from a small UK operation into a recognised name within the global detailing community. In 2026 the brand entered a new chapter, now operated by Technical Brands UK & Ireland Limited, and key legacy products and formulations have been brought back. Its range covers wheel and tyre care, interior and exterior cleaning, decontamination, and finishing polish, wax and protection, and the brand states that its products are formulated and manufactured in the UK.

The Drivers HQ stocks Autobrite Direct across the wash, correction and protection stages. For washing there are snow foams, Citrus Wash Multi Purpose Cleaner as a pre-wash, and shampoos including Banana Gloss Concentrated Shampoo and Ceramic Infused Shampoo, backed by wheel cleaners, detailing buckets with a lid and dirt guard, and the Detailing Kit Bag. Paint correction is covered by the Correct It range, from Restore Cutting Compound to Enrich Correct Polish, with cutting and microfibre polishing pads. Paint sealants, quick detailers, Ceramic Shield Magiseal and Carbanuba wax protect the finish, while Crystal Glass Cleaner and Clear View Glass Polish look after the glass.

Autobrite Direct suits enthusiasts putting together their first proper wash kit as well as detailers who want products that work together from start to finish. A typical routine starts with snow foam and a pre-wash to loosen dirt before any contact, followed by a careful hand wash using a bucket fitted with a dirt guard. Where the paint needs it, machine polishing with a compound and the right pad comes next, before a sealant, wax or ceramic spray protects the finish. Glass products and the Alcantara Cleaner then take care of the windows and the interior.

Buy Autobrite Direct from The Drivers HQ with tracked UK-wide delivery, or use free Click & Collect from our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Whether you are topping up a favourite shampoo, replacing a worn polishing pad or building a complete wash and protection kit from scratch, you can combine Autobrite Direct products with the rest of your detailing and car care essentials in a single order.

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Built by Detailers, for Detailers

Autobrite Direct says everything it does is driven by real-world experience: understanding what actually works, what consistently delivers results and what makes the process of car care better. Its stated aim is to create products that professionals can rely on and enthusiasts can enjoy using, combining performance, consistency and ease of use in every formulation.

The brand was originally founded in 2005 and built its reputation on high-performing products, practical solutions and a loyal customer base. In 2026 it entered a new chapter, now operated by Technical Brands UK & Ireland Limited. According to the brand, key legacy products and formulations have been brought back, manufacturing partnerships reinstated and production aligned with strict quality and regulatory standards.

Autobrite Direct states that its products are developed and validated in-house, and formulated and manufactured in the UK using high-quality raw materials. Its focus, in its own words, is UK manufactured products that work properly, every time.

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Glass Care, Wash and Paint Correction

Crystal Glass Cleaner has been part of the Autobrite Direct range since 2005 and, according to the brand, was one of the first products it developed. Its high flash-off formula is designed to be sprayed, wiped and buffed, and the brand describes it as safe for all glass, mirrors and window tints. For heavier contamination, Clear View Glass Polish removes bug splatter, grease, fallout and stubborn stains from glass, and contains no silicones or waxes.

On the wash side, Autobrite Direct describes Citrus Wash as a powerful yet gentle pre-wash and all-purpose cleaner infused with citrus oil, diluted to suit anything from light cleaning to degreasing. BriteGel is a sticky, non-acidic wheel cleaning gel that clings to the wheel and tyre with less run-off, and Ceramic Shield Magiseal is a water-based, SiO2 infused coating that can be applied through a foam lance or with a trigger sprayer.

For paint correction, the Correct It range pairs compounds and polishes with dedicated pads. The brand describes Enrich as a medium machine polishing compound that removes car wash scratches, swirl marks and light oxidation, and as a one-step cut and finish compound for most paint finishes. The Drivers HQ stocks it alongside Restore Cutting Compound, the Autobrite Cutting Pad and Correct It PRO microfibre polishing pads.

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