Heavy cutting foam pad for severe paint defects

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

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Chemical Guys - HEX-Logic Quantum Buffing Pad - Yellow 5.5″ £14.99
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  • Removes deep swirls and scratches
  • Cuts through oxidation and water spots
  • Pairs with V32 or V34 compound
  • Hex-Logic surface conforms to contours
  • Precision Port vents heat from centre
  • Race Face tapered profile design
  • Breathable backing improves airflow
  • One 5.5in pad included
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Full Description

Why Buy This Product?

  • Yellow Quantum pad removes heavy and severe swirl marks, scratches, oxidation, and water spots from painted finishes
  • Pair Yellow pads with heavier compounds like V32 or V34 for fast defect removal
  • 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

  • Yellow Pad
  • 5.5in Size
  • Heavy Cut
  • Precision Port Vent
  • One Pad Included

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Expert Notes

The Chemical Guys HEX-Logic Quantum Buffing Pad in Yellow is the heaviest cutting pad in the Quantum Hex-Logic range, built for panels carrying deep swirls, heavy scratches, oxidation or etched water spots that lighter pads cannot shift. Chemical Guys designed it for use with aggressive compounds such as V32 Extreme Compound or V34 Hybrid Compound, and the hexagonal Hex-Logic surface helps spread that compound evenly while letting the pad conform to curved panels. A Precision Port vent hole on vented versions draws heat away from the centre of the pad during machine work. This 5.5in pad suits dual action and rotary polishers fitted with a matching backing plate, and works as the opening stage of a correction routine, followed by a softer finishing pad and a wax or sealant.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Painted body panels
  • Deep swirl marks
  • Heavy scratches
  • Oxidised paint
  • Etched water spots
  • Neglected or heavily damaged paintwork

Caution: This is a heavy cutting pad, so use it with the correct compound and technique, and check paint thickness before aggressive correction work.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Foam Buffing Pad
Brand
Chemical Guys
Pad Colour
Yellow
Size
5.5in
Cut Level
Heavy Cut
Compatible Compounds
V32 Extreme Compound, V34 Hybrid Compound
Surface Pattern
Hex-Logic
Vent Design
Precision Port
Weight
50g
Pack Contents
One Pad

How To Use

Using it

  1. Attach the pad to a compatible backing plate.
  2. Apply compound to the pad or working panel as directed.
  3. Work the pad across the panel using controlled machine passes.
  4. Check the panel regularly and wipe away residue.
  5. Move to a softer pad and finer product once the defect lifts.

Cleaning and storage

  1. Clean the pad after use to remove built-up compound.
  2. Rinse with clean water or a dedicated pad cleaner.
  3. Squeeze out excess water without twisting the foam.
  4. Leave the pad to air dry fully before storing.
  5. Store flat or hanging, away from direct heat and sunlight.

Top Tip: Keep a dedicated Yellow pad for heavy correction only, then move to softer pads once defects are removed.

Performance Benefits

  • Lifts deep swirls and scratches
  • Clears oxidation and water spots
  • Conforms to contoured panels
  • Spreads compound evenly
  • Reduces heat during machine use
  • Extends pad and machine life

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Chemical Guys HEX-Logic Quantum Buffing Pad Yellow used for?

It is a heavy cutting foam pad designed to remove deep swirls, heavy scratches, oxidation and etched water spots from painted finishes.

What size is this pad?

This listing is for the 5.5in pad.

What compound should I pair it with?

Chemical Guys designed this pad for use with aggressive compounds such as V32 Extreme Compound or V34 Hybrid Compound.

How many pads are included?

One pad is included with this listing.

Does the pad have a vent hole?

Yes, vented versions include a Precision Port hole that releases heat from the centre of the pad.

What does the Hex-Logic surface do?

The hexagonal Hex-Logic surface helps the pad conform to contours and spread compound evenly.

What should I use after this pad?

Follow heavy correction with a softer finishing pad before applying a wax or sealant.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Use with heavier compounds such as V32 or V34 for fast correction.
  2. Keep this pad separate from finishing and glazing pads.
  3. Clean the pad thoroughly between sections to avoid marring.
  4. Check paint thickness before aggressive machine correction work.
  5. Work in small, manageable sections for even results.
  6. Follow with a softer pad to refine the finish.
  7. Store the pad clean and dry, away from heat.
  8. Available 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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