Extra light duty black finishing foam pad

Chemical Guys 5.5″ HEX-Logic Premium Soft -Black Finishing Pad (5.5″INCH)

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Chemical Guys 5.5″ HEX-Logic Premium Soft -Black Finishing Pad (5.5″INCH) £12.99
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  • Zero cut for final protection coats
  • Spreads glaze, sealant or wax evenly
  • Ultra soft, precision machine cut foam
  • Hex-Logic pattern with V-cut channels
  • Rounded profile follows body curves
  • Bevelled edge shields panels from backing plate
  • Breathable hook and loop backing
  • Precision Port vent reduces heat build-up
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Full Description

Why Buy This Product?

  • Black Hex-Logic Finishing Pad spreads the perfect coat of premium glaze, sealant, or wax for durable protection and added shine
  • Has no extra cut for polishing or paint correction; only spreads the perfect coat of wax
  • Exclusive Hex-Logic pattern spreads product over the surface for an even spread with minimal product use
  • 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 product spread
  • 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, 7.5″ 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

  • 5.5 Inch Pad
  • Zero Cut
  • Finishing Pad
  • Hook And Loop
  • Vent Hole

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Expert Notes

The Chemical Guys black Hex-Logic finishing pad is a 5.5 inch, extra-light duty foam pad with zero cutting power, made for the final protection stage of a machine polishing detail. Once compounding and polishing are complete, it spreads glaze, sealant or wax evenly over freshly polished or sensitive paint. The ultra-soft, precision machine cut foam carries the Hex-Logic pattern with V-cut channels, which spreads product with minimal use and draws cooling air into the pad, and the Precision Port vent hole reduces heat build-up. A rounded profile, bevelled edge and breathable hook and loop backing help it follow body curves and keep the backing plate away from the paint. Pair it with a machine-applied wax or sealant and soft microfibre buffing towels.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Freshly polished paintwork
  • Sensitive paint finishes
  • Flat body panels
  • Curves and body lines
  • Bonnets, roofs and doors
  • Car and van bodywork

Caution: The black Hex-Logic pad has zero cutting power, so it will not remove swirls or scratches. Keep the spinning pad off glass, rubber trim and badges.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Finishing Foam Pad
Brand
Chemical Guys
Colour
Black
Size
5.5in
Cut Level
Zero Cut, Extra Light Duty Finishing
Material
Ultra-Soft Foam, Precision Machine Cut
Face Design
Hex-Logic Pattern With V-Cut Channels
Profile
Rounded Buffing Profile With Bevelled Edge
Backing
Breathable Hook And Loop
Ventilation
Precision Port Vent Hole
Primary Use
Applying Glaze, Sealant And Wax
Pack Contents
1 Pad

How To Use

Using it

  1. Press the hook and loop backing centrally onto a backing plate suited to a 5.5 inch pad.
  2. Apply a few small dots of glaze, sealant or wax to the pad face.
  3. Place the pad flat on the panel before starting the machine, so product does not sling.
  4. Spread the product over one section at a time with light pressure and a low speed.
  5. Leave a thin, even coat and follow the product label for cure and removal times.
  6. Buff off the residue with a clean, soft microfibre towel.

Cleaning and storage

  1. Brush or blow out the pad face between panels to stop product building up.
  2. Hand wash the pad in warm water with a dedicated pad cleaner after use.
  3. Squeeze the foam gently rather than wringing it, to protect the backing.
  4. Leave the pad to air dry face down, away from direct heat.
  5. Store clean, dry pads in a sealed bag or box away from dust and grit.

Top Tip: Correct and refine the paint first, then switch to this black pad for the wax or sealant coat.

Performance Benefits

  • Spreads glaze, sealant and wax
  • Final stage after machine polishing
  • Suits polished and sensitive paint
  • V-cut channels help cool the pad
  • Rounded profile follows body curves
  • Even coverage with minimal product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the black Hex-Logic finishing pad used for?

It is an extra-light duty finishing pad with zero cutting power, designed to spread sealants and waxes evenly over freshly polished paint. Chemical Guys also lists it for applying glazes.

Will it remove swirls or scratches?

No, the black Hex-Logic pad has no cut for polishing or paint correction. Remove defects with a cutting or polishing pad first, then use this pad for the protection coat.

What size is this pad?

This is the 5.5 inch black Hex-Logic finishing pad, Chemical Guys SKU BUFX_106HEX5. Check that your polisher's backing plate suits a 5.5 inch pad before ordering.

How does it attach to a polisher?

It has a breathable hook and loop backing that attaches to a hook and loop backing plate. A bevelled edge between the backing and the foam helps protect paint and body panels from the spinning backing plate.

Which products suit the black pad?

Chemical Guys names Jet Seal, Butter Wet Wax, Lava or other final stage coatings. It is made for spreading glazes, sealants and waxes, not polishes or compounds.

How does it manage heat?

V-cut channels in the Hex-Logic pattern funnel in fresh air to cool the pad and the work surface. The Precision Port vent hole also reduces heat build-up during machine use.

Does it work on curved panels?

Yes, the rounded buffing profile helps the pad slip into body curves. Chemical Guys states the black pad conforms to curves and body lines.

How many pads are included?

One 5.5 inch black Hex-Logic pad is included.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Mask rubber trim and badges before starting the machine.
  2. Check the pad face for grit before it touches the paint.
  3. Keep the full pad face in contact with the panel at all times.
  4. Work in a crosshatch pattern for even coverage across each section.
  5. Work on cool panels out of direct sunlight.
  6. Change to a clean pad as soon as the face clogs.
  7. Retire the pad once the foam tears or the backing starts to lift.
  8. UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ, plus our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

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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