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AutoBrite Hybrid Wool Pad - 130/80mm Ultracut (5.5" / 135mm)

Hybrid wool ultra cut polishing pad

AutoBrite Hybrid Wool Pad - 130/80mm Ultracut (5.5" / 135mm)

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AutoBrite Hybrid Wool Pad - 130/80mm Ultracut (5.5" / 135mm) AutoBrite Hybrid Wool Pad - 130/80mm Ultracut (5.5" / 135mm) £11.00
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Hybrid Wool Ultra cut polishing pads. Available in 130mm (suitable for DA12/21) and 80mm (suitable for DA3)

  • Ultra cut hybrid wool construction
  • Medium to heavy cutting action
  • Designed for quicker correction than foam
  • Runs at cooler working temperatures
  • Hook and loop backing for quick changes
  • 135mm size for DA12 and DA21 machines
  • Works with all Autobrite compounds
  • Built for heavily defected paintwork
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Hybrid Wool Ultra cut polishing pads. Available in 130mm (suitable for DA12/21) and 80mm (suitable for DA3)

These Ultra cut wool pads are suitable for use with all AD polishing compounds. Capable of medium, heavy cutting action, whilst maintaining a great level of finish.

Designed to allow for quicker correction than traditional foam pads. Hook and loop backing for quick and easy pad changes.

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Key features

  • Hybrid Wool
  • Ultra Cut
  • 135mm Pad
  • Hook And Loop
  • DA12 And DA21

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Expert Notes

The Autobrite Direct Hybrid Wool Ultracut pad is a 135mm hook and loop cutting pad made for the brand's DA12 and DA21 dual action polishers. The hybrid wool face gives a medium to heavy cutting action, and Autobrite designed it to correct more quickly than traditional foam pads while running at cooler working temperatures. It belongs at the first stage of a multi-step correction on heavily defected paint, used with a heavy cut compound and followed by a finer foam pad and polish to refine the finish. It suits enthusiasts and detailers who already measure paint depth and are comfortable with a dual action machine. Keep the wool clean between sections and store it dry.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Automotive clear coat
  • Heavily defected paintwork
  • Swirls and scratches in clear coat
  • Bonnets, roofs and doors
  • Car and van body panels
  • First stage of multi-step correction

Caution: This pad is built for medium to heavy cutting, so measure paint depth first and keep it off sharp edges and body lines, where paint is thinnest.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Hybrid Wool Polishing Pad
Brand
Autobrite Direct
Size
135mm
Material
Hybrid Wool
Cut Level
Ultra Cut, Medium To Heavy
Backing
Hook And Loop
Use
Correcting Heavily Defected Paint
Compatibility
Autobrite DA12 And DA21 Polishers
Compatible Products
All Autobrite Direct Polishing Compounds
Machine Type
Dual Action Polisher
Working Temperature
Designed To Run Cooler

How To Use

Using it

  1. Centre the pad on a hook and loop backing plate of matching size and press it firmly in place.
  2. Prime the wool face with a small amount of compound before the first section.
  3. Work a small test section first to confirm the pad and compound give the correction you need.
  4. Spread the compound at low speed, then raise the speed and work in slow, overlapping passes.
  5. Keep the pad flat on the panel with moderate, even pressure.
  6. Clean the wool face with a pad brush or compressed air after each section.
  7. Wipe off the residue and inspect under good light before refining with a finer pad and polish.

Cleaning and storage

  1. Remove the pad from the backing plate when you finish polishing.
  2. Wash out compound residue with pad cleaner or warm water soon after use.
  3. Squeeze out excess water gently without wringing or twisting the wool.
  4. Leave it to air dry fully, away from direct heat, before storing.
  5. Store it in a clean, sealed bag or box to keep dust and grit off the wool.
  6. Replace the pad once the hook and loop backing no longer holds securely.

Top Tip: Use only a few small drops of compound per section, because too much clogs the wool and spatters.

Performance Benefits

  • Medium to heavy cut with a good finish
  • Quicker correction than foam pads
  • Keeps working temperatures cooler
  • Designed for heavily defected paintwork
  • Quick and easy pad changes
  • Pairs with all Autobrite compounds

Frequently Asked Questions

Which machine does this pad fit?

Autobrite Direct lists this hybrid wool pad for its DA12 and DA21 dual action polishers. It has a hook and loop backing, so it mounts on a hook and loop backing plate of matching size.

What size is it?

This is the 135mm pad. The 80mm version of the same Ultracut pad, made for the DA3 machine, is a separate size, sold separately.

How aggressive is the cut?

It is an ultra cut pad with a medium to heavy cutting action. Autobrite Direct designed it for correcting heavily defected paint while still maintaining a good finish.

Which compound should I use with it?

Autobrite Direct states the pad suits all of its polishing compounds. For heavy defects, pair it with a heavy cut compound, then refine with a finishing pad and polish.

Why choose a wool pad over foam?

Autobrite designed this hybrid wool pad to correct more quickly than traditional foam pads. It also lists cooler working temperatures as a feature of the pad.

How do I clean the pad?

Brush or blow out spent compound after each section while polishing. Afterwards, wash it with pad cleaner or warm water and let it air dry fully before storage.

Where can I buy it in the UK?

The Drivers HQ sells the Autobrite Direct Hybrid Wool Ultracut pad online with UK-wide delivery and at our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Measure paint depth before any heavy cut correction.
  2. Always start with a test section on each vehicle.
  3. Keep the pad flat on the panel at all times.
  4. Keep cutting pads separate from finishing pads to avoid cross contamination.
  5. Stay away from sharp edges, body lines and trim.
  6. Follow with a finishing pad and polish to refine the finish.
  7. Start and stop the machine on the panel to avoid slinging compound.
  8. Buy 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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Shampoos. Purple Velvet is a pH neutral shampoo with a Juicy Fruit scent that dilutes up to 1500:1, a 10ml capful in 15 litres. Banana Gloss is pH neutral and kind to existing wax, and Ceramic Infused Shampoo adds a slick, hydrophobic layer, used at 400:1 in the bucket or straight onto the mitt. Wash with the Synthetic Wool Wash Mitt and a 20 litre Detailing Bucket in black or clear, each with a Gamma Seal lid and Dirt Guard; the Bucket Organiser fits most 20 litre buckets and holds bottles, mitts and brushes.

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Protection and gloss. Prep-It removes polishing oils and residue before a coating, sealant or wax. Ultraslick is a polymer sealant for paint, glass, chrome and unpainted plastics in a 250ml atomiser bottle, and Carbanuba is a banana scented cream wax of carnauba, montan and microcrystalline waxes. Magiseal is a water based, SiO2 infused coating: 100ml with 400ml of water in a foam lance, or 25ml with 475ml in a trigger, rinsed straight off, for two to three months of protection. Project 64 is a pH neutral spray, wipe and buff gloss enhancer, Quickshine works as a quick detailer, waterless wash or clay lubricant, and Top Gloss is a wax drying aid. Apply them with the foam applicators, six to a pack, and polish bright metal with Metalworx.

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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