Maxshine DA clay pad

Maxshine DA Clay Pad - 5”

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Maxshine DA Clay Pad - 5” Maxshine DA Clay Pad - 5” £13.99

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  • Maxshine DA clay pad
  • Size 5in
  • Removes bonded contamination
  • Fits a dual action polisher
  • Covers large panels quickly
  • Works with a clay lubricant
  • Leaves paint smooth to the touch
  • Prepares paint for polish or protection
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Maxshine DA Clay Pad attaches to a dual action polishing machine to quickly remove contaminants from car paintwork.

This process is quicker and more thorough than using a traditional clay bar by hand.

The clay pad easily removes contaminants such as paint overspray, water spots, tree sap, rail dust, bird droppings, light oxidation and brake dust.

Use in conjunction with a clay lubricant for best results.

Size: 5

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Key features

  • Clay Pad
  • 5in
  • Easy To Use
  • Home Detailing

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Expert Notes

The Maxshine DA clay pad is made for removing bonded contamination by machine. It comes in 5in. Fit it to a dual action polisher, keep the panel and pad well lubricated, run the machine slowly with light pressure and protect the paint afterwards. Keep it clean, sealed and out of reach of children. The Drivers HQ stocks a wider range of Maxshine car care products. Rinse the pad in clean water and let it air dry, then protect the paint with a wax, sealant or coating.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Painted bodywork
  • Bonnet and roof
  • Doors
  • Wings
  • Boot lids
  • Bumpers

Caution: Keep the panel and pad well lubricated, run the machine slowly with light pressure and rinse the pad if it is dropped. Keep it out of reach of children.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Clay Pad
Brand
Maxshine
Product
DA
Size
5in
Use
Removing Bonded Contamination By Machine
Use With
Clay Lubricant
Compatibility
Dual Action Polisher

How To Use

Claying

  1. Wash and rinse the car first.
  2. Fit the pad to a dual action polisher.
  3. Spray the panel and the pad with clay lubricant.
  4. Run the machine at a low speed with light pressure.
  5. Keep the panel wet as you work.

Finishing

  1. Wipe the panel dry with a clean microfibre.
  2. Rinse the pad and let it air dry.
  3. Polish if it has left light marring.
  4. Protect the paint afterwards.

Top Tip: A low machine speed and plenty of lubricant let the pad glide and keep marring to a minimum.

Performance Benefits

  • Removes bonded contamination
  • Fits a dual action polisher
  • Covers large panels quickly
  • Works with a clay lubricant
  • Leaves paint smooth to the touch
  • Reusable after a rinse

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it for?

It is a Maxshine clay pad for removing bonded contamination by machine.

What machine do I need?

A dual action polisher with a backing plate that matches the pad size.

Do I need a clay lubricant?

Yes, keep the panel and the pad well lubricated so it glides without marring.

Will claying mark the paint?

Clay can leave light marring, so follow with a polish before protecting the paint.

Can I use it in direct sunlight?

No, work in the shade on cool panels so the lubricant never dries.

Who makes it?

It is made by Maxshine and sold by The Drivers HQ.

What else do I need?

A dual action polisher, a matching backing plate and a clay lubricant.

Do you deliver across the UK?

Yes, The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Wash and dry the car first.
  2. Use plenty of clay lubricant.
  3. Run the machine slowly.
  4. Use light pressure.
  5. Keep the panel wet.
  6. Rinse the pad after use.
  7. Protect the paint afterwards.
  8. Order online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Maxshine

Maxshine is a detailing tools brand made by Anhui Maxshine Auto Products Co., Ltd, based in Wuhu, Anhui province, China, and working in car care since 2006. It is best known for long-throw dual action polishers, and around them it makes the tools a detail depends on: microfibre towels and wash pads, brushes, clay, applicators, bucket systems, bags and creepers. Maxshine products are sold in more than 50 countries and regions, and the company works in joint ventures with suppliers in China on quality control and new products.

At The Drivers HQ we stock a wide Maxshine range online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop. Our customers' favourites are the Clay Bar Heavy Grade, the Duo Twisted Colourful Towel, the HD Chemical Resistant Bottles, the Interior Scrubbing Sponge and the Microfibre Flat Wheel Brush.

Maxshine horsehair brush, ergonomic tyre brush, purple twisted loop drying towel and chemical resistant trigger sprayer on a black display plinth in a photo studio

Maxshine tools by job

Wash. The Microfibre Wash Pad does the contact wash. The Bucket Buddy is a caddy that hangs on the edge of any bucket, with slots for 14mm and 18mm brush handles and drainage holes in the base; it comes in red, black and clear, so the wheel bucket is easy to tell apart. The Rolling Bucket Dolly moves the bucket, cleaners and brushes round the car on swivel wheels. The Ezy Wheel Hose Rollers sit against the tyres so the hose does not snag on the wheels, the Short Wand pressure washer gun is a compact stubby gun, and the 1.5L Hand Pump Foam Sprayer foams without a pressure washer.

Wheels and tyres. The Microfibre Flat Wheel Brush in large and small has a metal-free build and a replaceable microfibre cover for brake dust between spokes, alongside the angled microfibre and wool wheel brushes, the 3-piece wheel brush kit and the Finger Wheel Wash Mitts. The Ergonomic Tyre Cleaning Brush scrubs sidewalls, and the Hydro-Tech Tyre Gel Applicator puts the dressing on.

Decontamination. The Clay Bar Heavy Grade works by hand, the Microfibre Clay Mitt has a fine-grade rubber clay face on a microfibre base for regular decontamination, and the 5in DA Clay Pad clays by machine on a dual action polisher. Use each with plenty of clay lubricant.

Drying. The Duo Twisted Colourful Towel has twisted loop microfibre on both sides, and the 600GSM Single Twisted Loop Drying Towel has it on one side only, so it stays lighter as it soaks up water and dries itself faster between uses.

Interior. The Interior Scrubbing Sponge and its bristle-sided version work like a brush on plastics and seats, the Carpet Lint and Hair Removal Brush uses electrostatic rubber to lift hair from carpets, and the 2in and 5in drill carpet brushes and Soft Leather & Fabric Drill Brush Set clean by drill. For detail work there are the Horsehair Brush, the boar's hair and mixed bristle stubby brushes, the Ergonomic Interior Detailing Brush and the Detailing Swabs, which leave no residue behind as cotton buds can.

Applying coatings and dressings. The Ceramic Coating Applicators, Suede Coating Cloths and Microfibre Coating Applicator apply coatings evenly, and the UFO applicators, Foam Wax Applicators and Dressing Applicator With Cover handle wax and trim dressing.

Polishing. Maxshine's machines include the M312 dual action polisher, the 5in 1000W rotary polisher and, for small areas, the Mini Cordless Polisher V2 and Mini Polishing System Kit. If one is out of stock, choose Notify Me When Back in Stock on its page.

Organising the job. The HD Chemical Resistant Bottles come in grey, red and yellow so you can colour-code your products, the 1 Litre Measuring Cup is made from chemical-resistant polypropylene for accurate dilutions, and the Detailing Bag, Kneeling Pad and Rolling Creeper keep the kit and you comfortable. The Foam Pad Cleaning Brush cleans polishing pads and lifts them off the backing plate.

Shop Maxshine by type: wheel brushes, detailing brushes, drying towels, clay bars, applicator pads, chemical-resistant bottles and buckets and grit guards.

Maxshine Ultimate Wool Wheel Brush on a wash bucket and Soft Grip Tyre and Wheel Brush beside a grey BMW 3 Series on a wet driveway

Clay bar, clay mitt or DA clay pad?

Washing removes loose dirt, but bonded contamination such as overspray, tree sap, road film and industrial fallout stays on the paint and leaves it rough to the touch. Clay lifts it off before you polish, wax or coat. Maxshine makes three ways to do it, and we stock all three.

  • Clay Bar Heavy Grade: the traditional hand method. Knead a piece flat, work it over a well-lubricated panel in straight lines and fold it to a clean face as it picks up dirt. Heavy grade suits a car that has not been clayed for a long time. Throw away a bar that you drop on the ground.
  • Microfibre Clay Mitt (fine grade): a polymerised rubber clay face bonded to a microfibre base. The fine grade is made for maintenance decontamination, so it suits regular use on well-kept or coated cars.
  • DA Clay Pad (5in): fits a dual action polisher to clay large panels quickly by machine. Keep the panel wet with lubricant and use a low speed.

Whichever you choose, follow with a polish if the paint needs correcting, or straight on to wax, sealant or a coating with Maxshine's coating applicators. For lubricant, see our clay lubricants.

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