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Chemical Guys 4″ HEX-Logic Pad Orange Medium-Heavy Cut Pad- (4″INCH)

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Chemical Guys 4″ HEX-Logic Pad Orange Medium-Heavy Cut Pad- (4″INCH) £9.99
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  • Removes light to moderate swirls and scratches
  • Firm, high-density foam for correction work
  • Starting point for correction on most finishes
  • 4in diameter for tight and awkward areas
  • V-cut channels draw in cooling air
  • Rounded profile follows body curves
  • Bevelled edge shields paint from backing plate
  • Breathable hook-and-loop backing
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Full Description

Why Buy This Product?

  • Orange Hex-Logic pad removes light to moderate scratches, swirls, oxidation, and paint defects
  • Restores optical clarity, reflection, and depth to painted finishes
  • Exclusive Hex-Logic pattern spreads polish over the surface for an even cut and superior polishing results
  • V-cut channels in Hex-Logic pattern funnel in fresh air to cool the pad and work surface for extended work times and reduced wear and tear
  • Rounded buffing profile helps pad slip into dramatic body curves for improved contact and more even polishing results
  • Beveled edge between hook-and-loop backing and foam pad protect paint and body panels from spinning polisher backing plate
  • Breathable hook-and-loop backing pad cools pad, workpiece, and backing plate for reduced wear and tear
  • New adhesives and manufacturing techniques reduce chances of pad disintegration over time
  • Available in 4″ diameter, 5.5” diameter and 6.5” diameter sizes to take on any polishing job, big or small
  • Note: one pad included

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Key features

  • Medium-Heavy Cut
  • 4in Diameter
  • High-Density Foam
  • Hook And Loop
  • Tight Area Pad

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Expert Notes

The Chemical Guys Hex-Logic Orange Medium-Heavy Cut Pad in 4in diameter is a firm, high-density foam pad for the correction stage of machine polishing. Chemical Guys calls the orange pad the ideal starting point for paint correction on most finishes, removing light to moderate scratches, swirls, oxidation and paint defects. The 4in size is the one to reach for on pillars, mirror housings and tight curves where a larger pad cannot sit flat. V-cut channels draw in cooling air, the rounded profile follows curves and a bevelled edge keeps the backing plate off the paint. Pair it with a cutting polish or one-step polish, a small hook-and-loop backing plate, pad conditioner and a softer finishing pad. One pad is included.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Painted bumpers
  • Painted door pillars
  • Painted mirror housings
  • Curved body areas
  • Narrow sills and valances
  • Spot correction areas
  • Small painted panels

Caution: A cutting pad removes paint, and edges carry less of it. Keep the pad moving, avoid sharp edges and trim, and check panel temperature often.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Foam Cutting Pad
Brand
Chemical Guys
Range
Hex-Logic
Colour
Orange
Size
4in Diameter
Cut Level
Medium-Heavy Cut
Foam
Firm, High-Density Foam
Backing
Breathable Hook-And-Loop
Pad Design
Hex-Logic Pattern With V-Cut Channels
Edge Profile
Rounded Profile, Bevelled Edge
Suitable For
Painted Finishes
Pack Contents
1 Pad

How To Use

Using it

  1. Fit the pad centrally on a hook-and-loop backing plate made for a 4in pad.
  2. Apply five small dots of compound or polish to the face, as Chemical Guys advises.
  3. Mist a light coat of pad conditioner onto the face before starting.
  4. Test a small area first to judge the level of cut.
  5. Work small sections with slow, controlled passes and light, even pressure.
  6. Wipe off residue with a clean microfibre towel and inspect under good light.
  7. Refine with a white polishing pad, then apply protection with a black pad.

Cleaning and storage

  1. Brush out the pad face between sections to clear spent product.
  2. Wash in warm water with a dedicated pad cleaner after each session.
  3. Squeeze water out gently and never twist or wring the foam.
  4. Dry face down so moisture drains away from the backing.
  5. Store dry pads in a sealed bag or box, sorted by cut level.

Top Tip: Start with the orange pad and a cutting polish on a test spot, then refine with a softer pad.

Performance Benefits

  • Removes swirls, scratches and oxidation
  • Restores clarity, reflection and depth
  • Draws cooling air through V-cut channels
  • Follows curves with a rounded profile
  • Keeps the backing plate off paint
  • Spreads polish evenly across the face

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is this orange Hex-Logic pad?

It is the 4in diameter version of the Chemical Guys Hex-Logic Orange Medium-Heavy Cut Pad. One pad is included.

What is the orange pad used for?

It removes light to moderate scratches, swirls, oxidation and paint defects, and restores clarity, reflection and depth to painted finishes. Chemical Guys calls it the ideal starting point for paint correction on most finishes.

Why choose the 4in size?

A 4in pad reaches tighter areas than a larger pad, such as pillars, mirror housings and tight body curves. Use it on a backing plate made for 4in pads.

Which polish should I use with it?

Chemical Guys pairs the orange pad with V36 Cutting Polish or VSS All In One for one-step correction, or heavier compounds such as V32 or V34 for tougher defects.

What should I use after the orange pad?

Chemical Guys recommends following with the White Hex-Logic Pad to refine the finish, then the Black Pad to apply glaze, sealant or wax.

How does the pad stay cool?

V-cut channels in the Hex-Logic pattern draw in fresh air to cool the pad and work surface. The breathable hook-and-loop backing also helps cool the pad and backing plate.

Where can I buy it in the UK?

The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery, and you can visit our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Work small sections, as a 4in pad covers less area per pass.
  2. Match it with a backing plate made for 4in pads.
  3. Test the orange pad on a small area first.
  4. Keep the pad flat and moving in tight spots.
  5. Brush the face clean after every small section.
  6. Mask edges, badges and trim with detailing tape first.
  7. Follow with a softer pad to refine the finish.
  8. Order online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Chemical Guys

Chemical Guys is a car care brand with its mailing address in Torrance, California, and it describes itself as more than a brand: "a lifestyle with a worldwide following". Its story says the company began by wiping the slate clean and starting fresh, and over the years grew into a huge library of detailing knowledge as well as a product range. That range runs from waxes to hybrid coatings, nano-polishes and ceramic sealants, alongside buffing pads, wash and interior care, air fresheners and odour eliminators.

The Drivers HQ stocks a Chemical Guys range led by machine polishing pads. There are Hex-Logic and Hex-Logic Quantum pads in medium cut, heavy cut and finishing grades, in 4 inch, 5.5 inch and 6.5 inch sizes, from the orange Hex-Logic Quantum Cutting Pad to the black Quantum Finishing Pad. Alongside the pads we carry odour and smoke eliminators such as the Stay Fresh Baby Powder Scented Air Freshener, hanging air fresheners, car shampoos, car waxes, wash mitts and pads, and After Wash.

Chemical Guys suits anyone moving from hand polishing to machine polishing, as well as detailers who already use a machine and want pads matched to each stage. The brand designs its Quantum pads for dual action and high-speed rotary polishers, attached by hook and loop. A typical correction runs from a cutting pad with a compound, through a polishing pad with a finer polish, to a finishing pad for a glaze, wax or sealant. Shampoos and wash mitts then cover the regular maintenance wash, with waxes to top up protection between corrections.

Buy Chemical Guys from The Drivers HQ with UK-wide delivery by tracked Royal Mail, or call in at our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, where Click & Collect is free. Whether you are replacing a worn polishing pad, building a set of pads for a full correction or adding a new scent to your car, you can combine Chemical Guys products with the rest of your detailing and car care essentials in a single order.

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Driven by a Passion for Shine

Chemical Guys puts a passion for shine at the heart of its story. The brand says it is "Driven by adventure, a passion for shine, and a love for the road ahead", and it welcomes anyone who shares that passion to become part of its family. Its story describes the team as passion-filled car enthusiasts who work every day to make the things they love shine their brightest.

Teaching is a large part of that approach. Chemical Guys says it believes "everyone should be able to achieve a show car shine", and alongside professional level products it provides a vast library of detailing how to guides and courses. The brand calls itself a culture of thinkers and makers, and says detailing is a lifestyle it lives day in, day out, not just something it does.

In its own words, Chemical Guys never stops testing and improving, because it believes good is never good enough. It also says detailing should be fun, and that not a day goes by without its team smiling, laughing and enjoying the work. Whether you are washing your car or shopping for a new sealant, the brand wants you to have a smile on your face while you do it.

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Hex-Logic Pads and Odour Control

Chemical Guys says its Hex-Logic pads use "laser-cut hexagons to evenly spread product across flat or angled surfaces", with honeycomb-like grooves that hold product in the pad for smoother application and reduce friction during use. On the Quantum pads, a Precision Port vent hole in the centre disperses more heat, which the brand says means less wear and tear on both pad and machine. The Drivers HQ stocks both Hex-Logic and Hex-Logic Quantum pads across cutting, polishing and finishing grades.

Each colour is matched to a job. The brand describes the orange Quantum pad as a medium cutting pad that removes light to moderate defects such as swirls, scratches, oxidation and water spots, and the black Quantum Finishing Pad as a no-cut pad for spreading final sealants and wax coatings evenly on freshly polished paint. Our range includes 4 inch, 5.5 inch and 6.5 inch pads to suit different machines and backing plates.

For the interior, Chemical Guys says the formula in its odour eliminating sprays uses active enzymes that neutralise the germs and bacteria causing odours, then leaves behind only the fresh scent of the product. We stock the Stay Fresh Baby Powder Scented Air Freshener among a wider selection of odour and smoke eliminators, plus hanging air fresheners, so you can tackle stubborn smells such as smoke and keep the cabin smelling fresh.

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