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Chemical Guys HEX-Logic Quantum Buffing Pad - Blue -5.5″

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Chemical Guys HEX-Logic Quantum Buffing Pad - Blue -5.5″ £14.99
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  • Zero cut glazing and finishing pad
  • Spreads glaze in a thin, even coat
  • Also spreads sealants and waxes
  • Removes no paint from polished finishes
  • Covers more area with less product
  • Race Face taper for surface contact
  • Precision Port vent releases centre heat
  • For use on dual action polishers
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Full Description

Why Buy This Product?

  • Blue Quantum pads spread the perfect coat of glaze over any painted finish
  • Use Blue Quantum Pads with Black Light, White Light, or GlossWorkz Glaze
  • Blue Quantum Pads are finishing pads; they have no cut and do not remove any paint
  • Only spread glaze/sealant/wax with a Dual-Action Polisher
  • Most efficient and advanced polishing pads on the market
  • Quantum Physics design maximizes surface contact, reduces and disperses heat, and reduces wear and tear on machine and pad
  • Race Face tapered profile increases pad surface area and stability while reducing wear and tear from heavy-handed polishing techniques
  • Precision Port vent hole releases heat and reduces stress from the center of the pad
  • Breathable backing attachment conducts airflow and heat more efficiently than older pads
  • Hex-Logic surface grooves spread product evenly and conform pad to contoured surfaces
  • Improved adhesives and manufacturing techniques ensures a strong bond that will not detach backing attachment from foam pad
  • Note: one pad included

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Key features

  • Zero Cut
  • Glazing Pad
  • 5.5in Diameter
  • Dual Action Use
  • Precision Port Vent

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Expert Notes

The Chemical Guys Blue Hex-Logic Quantum pad is a 5.5in zero cut, light duty finishing pad built for glazes, and it also spreads sealants and waxes. It removes no paint, so it belongs after polishing, where a thin, even coat of glaze adds gloss and reflection to the corrected finish. The Quantum design combines Hex-Logic grooves that conform to contoured panels, a Race Face tapered profile for surface area and stability, and a Precision Port vent hole that releases heat from the pad centre. It is designed for dual action polishers. Pair it with a glaze, a wax or sealant top coat, a matching backing plate, a pad cleaner and clean microfibre towels.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Freshly polished paintwork
  • Bonnets and roofs
  • Doors and wings
  • Boot lids and tailgates
  • Large flat panels
  • Contoured body panels
  • Painted bumpers

Caution: Blue Quantum pads have no cut and will not correct defects. Use them on a dual action polisher only, after the paint has been polished.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Foam Glazing Pad
Brand
Chemical Guys
Range
Hex-Logic Quantum
Colour
Blue
Size
5.5in
Cut Level
Zero Cut, Light Duty
Profile
Race Face Tapered Profile
Ventilation
Precision Port Vent Hole
Machine
Dual Action Polisher
Primary Use
Applying Glaze, Sealant And Wax
Suitable For
Polished Paintwork
Pack Contents
1 x 5.5in Pad

How To Use

Using it

  1. Polish the paint first, then wipe the panel clean and dry.
  2. Centre the pad on a dual action polisher backing plate that suits a 5.5in pad.
  3. Apply a few small dots of glaze to the pad face.
  4. Spread the glaze at low speed in slow, overlapping passes with light pressure.
  5. Remove the residue as the glaze maker directs, using a clean microfibre towel.
  6. Follow with a wax or sealant if your glaze needs a protective top coat.

Cleaning and storage

  1. Brush the pad face between panels to clear dried glaze.
  2. Wash the pad in warm water with a dedicated pad cleaner after use.
  3. Rinse until clear and press the water out, never wring the foam.
  4. Leave it to dry face down, away from radiators and direct sunlight.
  5. Store it in a sealed bag, apart from polishing and cutting pads.

Top Tip: Keep the Blue pad for glazes only, so its foam never carries polish or compound residue onto finished paint.

Performance Benefits

  • Deepens wet-look shine after polishing
  • Enhances clarity and reflection
  • Smooth, mirror-like glaze finish
  • Improves balance and reduces machine wear
  • Conforms to curved panels
  • Consistent coverage on large panels

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Blue Quantum pad for?

It is a light duty, zero cut finishing pad for applying glazes, sealants and waxes over polished paintwork. Chemical Guys designed it to spread product evenly for gloss and reflection without removing paint.

Which glazes pair with it?

The product information lists Black Light, White Light and GlossWorkz Glaze for Blue Quantum pads. Chemical Guys also names EZ Creme Glaze.

Will it remove swirl marks?

No, the Blue Quantum pad has no cut and does not remove any paint. Remove swirls first with a polishing pad and polish, then use this pad to glaze.

Which machine does it suit?

Use it on a dual action polisher. The product information states that glaze, sealant and wax should only be spread with a dual action machine when using this pad.

What size is it?

This Blue Quantum pad is 5.5in in diameter, and one pad is included.

What does the Precision Port do?

The Precision Port vent hole releases heat and reduces stress from the centre of the pad. Chemical Guys says this reduces strain and extends pad life.

How do I clean it?

Wash the Blue pad in warm water with a dedicated pad cleaner, rinse until clear and press out the water. Dry it face down away from direct heat.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Glaze only after polishing, as this pad adds gloss but does not correct.
  2. Use a dual action polisher at a low speed setting.
  3. Spread thin coats, as a little glaze covers a large area.
  4. Work one panel at a time for even coverage.
  5. Brush out the pad face between panels.
  6. Top the glaze with wax or sealant where the glaze requires it.
  7. Dry pads face down, away from radiators and direct heat.
  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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