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

Firm orange foam cutting pad for DA polishers

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

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AutoBrite Cutting Pad - 130/80mm Orange (5.5" / 135mm) AutoBrite Cutting Pad - 130/80mm Orange (5.5" / 135mm) £9.99
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The orange Correct It pad is a flat faced foam pad in bright orange with a hole through the centre, as the picture shows. It is the 135mm (5.5in) size. The softer step in the same system is the green polishing pad.

  • 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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The orange Correct It pad is a flat faced foam pad in bright orange with a hole through the centre, as the picture shows. It is the 135mm (5.5in) size. The softer step in the same system is the green polishing pad.

Orange is the firm cutting pad. Autobrite lists it for scratches, swirl marks, holograms and marring on modern paint, including hard German clear coat and deeper marks.

Correct It is Autobrite Direct's colour coded pad system for its DA-21mm and DA-12mm dual action polishers. The pads are made from German open cell foam. A hole through the centre lets air through to keep the temperature steady and helps line the pad up on the hook and loop backing plate, a denser foam layer cuts vibration and heat, and the bevelled edge keeps the backing plate away from the paint.

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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
Size
135mm
Colour
Orange
Material
German Open Cell Foam
Cut Level
Firm Cutting Pad
Backing
Hook And Loop Backing Plate
Suitable For
Modern Paint Finishes Including Hard German Clear Coat
Designed For
Autobrite Direct DA-21mm And DA-12mm Polishers
Features
Centre Vent Hole, Dense Foam Layer, Bevelled Edge
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 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 UK car detailing brand founded in 2005 that describes itself as built by detailers, for detailers. Magifoam snow foam, Crystal glass cleaner and Tyregloss date from its early years. In 2026 the brand was relaunched by Technical Brands UK & Ireland Limited, of County Antrim, which had been the official Autobrite Direct reseller in Ireland; the earlier company, Autobrite Direct Limited, no longer trades. The new operator says it has brought back key legacy formulas and that the products are manufactured in the UK.

At The Drivers HQ we stock Autobrite Direct online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop. Popular choices include Magifoam, Purple Velvet shampoo and Project 64.

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Glass. Crystal has been in the range since 2005: a fast flash-off glass cleaner, safe on glass, mirrors and window tints. Clear View polishes away bug splatter, fallout and watermarks with no silicones or waxes, ready for Repel, a rain repellent that Autobrite says beads water off from around 30mph. Buff with The Enforcer, a 55 x 63cm, 300gsm glass towel.

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