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Chemical Guys - HEX-Logic Quantum Soft Polishing Pad - Blue 6.5″

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Chemical Guys - HEX-Logic Quantum Soft Polishing Pad - Blue 6.5″ £17.99
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Why Buy This Product?

  • Zero cut, light-duty glazing pad
  • Spreads glaze evenly across panels
  • Delivers a deep wet-look shine
  • Enhances clarity and reflection
  • Pairs with GlossWorkz or EZ Creme Glaze
  • Hex-Logic surface conforms to curves
  • Uses minimal product per panel
  • One 6.5in pad included
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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.
  • Most efficient and advanced polishing pads on the market.
  • Quantum Physics designmaximizes 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 holereleases heat and reduces stress from the center of the pad.
  • 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

  • Blue Pad
  • 6.5in Size
  • Zero Cut
  • Precision Port Vent

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Expert Notes

The Chemical Guys HEX-Logic Quantum Buffing Pad in Blue is a zero cut, light-duty pad built to spread a final glaze, sealant or wax coat over paintwork that has already been polished. It is designed to enhance clarity and reflection without cutting into the surface, and Chemical Guys pairs it with glazes such as Black Light, White Light, GlossWorkz or EZ Creme Glaze. The Hex-Logic surface pattern helps the pad conform to curved panels while spreading product evenly and using less of it than a flat pad would. This 6.5in pad suits dual action and rotary polishers with a matching backing plate, and sits at the very end of a detailing routine, after any cutting or polishing stages are finished.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Fully polished paintwork
  • Show car finishes
  • Glaze application
  • Sealant application
  • Wax application
  • Panels ready for a final finishing coat

Caution: This pad has zero cutting ability, so use it only for finishing coats once polishing and correction work are already complete.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Foam Glazing Pad
Brand
Chemical Guys
Pad Colour
Blue
Size
6.5in
Cut Level
Zero Cut
Compatible Products
Black Light, White Light, GlossWorkz Glaze, EZ Creme Glaze
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 a small amount of glaze, sealant or wax to the pad.
  3. Spread the product evenly across the panel using light machine passes.
  4. Work in manageable sections and check coverage as you go.
  5. Wipe away any excess product once the panel is coated.

Cleaning and storage

  1. Clean the pad after use to remove leftover product.
  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: Use this pad for glazes, sealants or waxes only, and keep separate pads for cutting or polishing stages.

Performance Benefits

  • Spreads glaze evenly
  • Delivers a wet-look shine
  • Boosts clarity and reflection
  • Covers panels using less product
  • Conforms to curved panels
  • Reduces heat during machine use

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Chemical Guys HEX-Logic Quantum Soft Polishing Pad used for?

It is a zero cut glazing pad used to spread glazes, sealants and waxes evenly over fully polished paintwork.

Does this pad remove swirls or scratches?

No, it has zero cutting ability and is designed only for spreading a finishing coat.

What products should I use with it?

Chemical Guys pairs this pad with glazes such as Black Light, White Light, GlossWorkz or EZ Creme Glaze.

What size is this pad?

This is the 6.5in pad.

How many pads are included?

One pad is included.

Can I use it after polishing?

Yes, it is designed for the final finishing stage once polishing and correction work are complete.

Does it have a vent hole?

Yes, vented versions include a Precision Port hole to help release heat from the centre.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Use only for glazes, sealants and waxes, not correction.
  2. Pair with GlossWorkz, EZ Creme Glaze or a similar product.
  3. Apply a thin, even coat and avoid overloading the pad.
  4. Clean the pad between coats to avoid transferring residue.
  5. Keep separate from cutting and polishing pads.
  6. Store the pad clean and dry, away from heat.
  7. Work in manageable panel sections for even coverage.
  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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