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Chemical Guys 5.5″ HEX-Logic Pad - White Medium Light Polishing Pad 5.5″

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Chemical Guys 5.5″ HEX-Logic Pad - White Medium Light Polishing Pad 5.5″ £12.99
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  • Refines paint after heavy compounding
  • Removes haze, holograms and light marring
  • Clears buffer trails before protection
  • Medium-soft foam for final polishing
  • Hex-Logic grooves spread polish evenly
  • Precision Port vent releases centre heat
  • Rounded profile flexes into contours
  • 5.5in pad with hook and loop backing
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About Hex-logic Polishing Pads

The brand new Hex-Logic polishing pads are redesigned and revamped for better polishing performance and a more comfortable experience. The White Hex-Logic Heavy Polishing Pad finishes to restore reflection, clarity, and depth after cutting away heavy swirls and scratches with a cutting pad. Upon introduction, Hex-Logic Polishing Pads quickly became the go-to buffing pads for detailing professionals and hardcore enthusiasts. Detailers loved the even spread and cutting power of the unique Hex-Logic grooves, and they soon applied it to every step from heavy compounding, to fine polishing, and finishing with the perfect coat of wax. Machine polishing is the only process that permanently removes and repairs paint swirls, scratches, and other defects. Similar to exfoliating skin, the polishing machine spins the polishing pad and compound on the surface to physically remove "dead" layers of paint.

The new Hex-Logic pads are engineered with the finest and most durable detailing foams, hook and loop interface, and V-cut channels to increase airflow and cooling characteristics. Hex-Logic engineers rounded the profile of the pad for improved flex into curves and contours and smoother polishing performance. New materials and manufacturing processes improve airflow to cool foam pads and reduce the wear and tear that rips pad foam from the backing material.

The new and improved pad design builds on the tried-and-true dependability and effectiveness of the Hex-Logic concept, and takes detailing to the next level.

More in Medium Cut Foam Pads.

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Key features

  • Polishing Pad
  • Medium-Soft Foam
  • 5.5in Diameter
  • Vented Centre
  • Hex-Logic Grooves

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Expert Notes

The Chemical Guys White Hex-Logic pad is a 5.5in medium-light polishing pad for the refining stage of paint correction. Its medium-soft foam follows heavier cutting with Orange or Yellow pads, and with a fine finishing polish it removes the haze, holograms and light marring that compounding leaves behind. Hex-Logic grooves and V-cut channels spread polish evenly and help with cooling, a Precision Port vent hole releases heat from the centre, and the rounded profile flexes into curves. It suits enthusiasts and detailers running a two-stage correction on a machine polisher. Pair it with a fine finishing polish, a matching hook and loop backing plate, a pad cleaner, clean microfibre towels and a wax or sealant to finish.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Paintwork after compounding
  • Hazed or marred paintwork
  • Bonnets and roofs
  • Doors and wings
  • Boot lids and tailgates
  • Painted bumpers
  • Curved panels and contours

Caution: Machine polishing removes a thin layer of clear coat. Check paint thickness on older or repaired panels and test the pad and polish combination on a small area first.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Foam Polishing Pad
Brand
Chemical Guys
Range
Hex-Logic
Colour
White
Size
5.5in
Cut Level
Medium-Light Polishing
Foam
Medium-Soft Foam
Surface Pattern
Hex-Logic Grooves With V-Cut Channels
Ventilation
Precision Port Vent Hole
Backing
Hook And Loop
Primary Use
Refining Paint After Compounding

How To Use

Using it

  1. Wash, decontaminate and dry the vehicle, then mask off trim and rubber seals.
  2. Centre the pad on a hook and loop backing plate that suits a 5.5in pad.
  3. Prime the pad face with a few small dots of fine finishing polish.
  4. Work a small section at a time with slow, overlapping passes and steady pressure.
  5. Wipe off residue with a clean microfibre towel and inspect the paint under good light.
  6. Repeat only where haze or holograms remain, then protect the paint with wax or sealant.

Cleaning and storage

  1. Brush or blow out the pad face between sections to clear spent polish.
  2. Wash the pad in warm water with a dedicated pad cleaner after use.
  3. Rinse until the water runs clear, then squeeze it out without wringing the foam.
  4. Dry it face down at room temperature, away from direct heat.
  5. Store it in a sealed bag, apart from cutting pads and finishing pads.

Top Tip: Use this pad after an orange or yellow cutting pad, pairing it with a fine finishing polish to refine the paint.

Performance Benefits

  • Restores gloss, clarity and reflection
  • Lightly removes remaining swirls
  • Leaves a smooth, swirl-free finish
  • Refines with minimal polish use
  • Keeps consistent contact with the paint
  • Helps extend pad life

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the white pad fit in a polishing routine?

The White Hex-Logic pad is the refining step after heavy compounding. Chemical Guys recommends following Orange or Yellow cutting pads with it, then moving on to sealant or wax.

What defects will it remove?

Paired with a fine finishing polish, it removes the haze, holograms and light marring that heavy polishing leaves behind. Chemical Guys also lists light swirl removal and eliminating buffer trails.

What size is this pad?

This White Hex-Logic pad is 5.5in in diameter, with a hook and loop backing that attaches to a matching backing plate.

How firm is the foam?

The White Hex-Logic pad uses medium-soft foam, which Chemical Guys describes as ideal for the final polishing stages.

What does the vent hole do?

The Precision Port vent hole helps dissipate heat from the centre of the pad. Chemical Guys says this extends pad life and keeps performance consistent during polishing.

What polish should I use with it?

Use a fine finishing polish with the White Hex-Logic pad. For heavier defects, cut first with a harder pad and compound, then refine with this pad.

How do I clean it?

Wash it in warm water with a dedicated pad cleaner, rinse until the water runs clear and squeeze out the excess. Let it dry face down away from direct heat.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Test the pad and polish combination on a small area first.
  2. Use it after compounding to clear haze and holograms.
  3. Keep machine speed and pressure steady for an even finish.
  4. Clean the pad face between sections to stop polish building up.
  5. Check the backing plate never overhangs the edge of the pad.
  6. Inspect the paint under good light before moving to protection.
  7. Seal or wax the paint once refining is complete.
  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 the Honeydew Premium Air Freshener.

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.

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 or building a set of pads for a full correction, 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. Our wider selection of odour and smoke eliminators and hanging air fresheners can help you tackle stubborn smells such as smoke and keep the cabin smelling fresh.

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