Microfibre Foam Sponge Polish and Wax Applicator Pad

Microfibre covered foam applicator for polish and wax

Microfibre Foam Sponge Polish and Wax Applicator Pad

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Microfibre Foam Sponge Polish and Wax Applicator Pad Microfibre Foam Sponge Polish and Wax Applicator Pad £2.00

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The Drivers HQ Microfibre Foam Applicator Pad is a round foam sponge covered in ultra-fine, soft microfibre, made for applying gels, polishes, waxes and glazes by hand on sensitive surfaces, for a swirl free finish.

  • Ultra-fine soft microfibre
  • Even, swirl free application
  • Waxes, polishes and glazes
  • Comfortable in the hand
  • Washable and reusable
  • Foam core spreads evenly
  • Round hand applicator
  • Gentle on sensitive surfaces
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The Drivers HQ Microfibre Foam Applicator Pad is a round foam sponge covered in ultra-fine, soft microfibre, made for applying gels, polishes, waxes and glazes by hand on sensitive surfaces, for a swirl free finish.

The foam core spreads product evenly and the soft microfibre face stays gentle on paint. Use one pad per product, and wash it after use so it is ready for the next job.

Key Features

  • Round foam applicator
  • Ultra-fine microfibre face
  • Soft and gentle
  • For gels, polishes, waxes and glazes
  • Hand application

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Expert Notes

Hand applying a wax or polish is all about spreading a thin, even layer. This round pad pairs a foam core with an ultra-fine, soft microfibre face, so gels, polishes, waxes and glazes go on evenly with a swirl free finish, even on sensitive surfaces. The foam core spreads product evenly while the soft microfibre face stays gentle on paint. Keep one pad per product, so waxes and polishes never mix, and wash it after each use with a microfibre detergent so it is clean and ready for the next job.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Paintwork
  • Sensitive surfaces
  • Clear coats
  • Gloss black paint

Caution: Wash it if it is dropped, grit trapped in the fibres can mark paint.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Applicator Pad
Brand
The Drivers HQ
Face
Ultra-Fine Microfibre
Use
Gels, Polishes, Waxes, Glazes
Shape
Round
Core
Foam

How To Use

Apply

  1. Put a small amount of product on the pad.
  2. Work one panel at a time with light, overlapping passes.
  3. Remove the residue as the product directs.

Care

  1. Wash it in warm water with a microfibre detergent.
  2. Let it air dry.

Top Tip: Prime a new pad with a little product first, then use small amounts, it spreads further.

Performance Benefits

  • Applies products by hand
  • Spreads thin, even coats
  • Spreads product evenly
  • Easy to hold
  • Reusable after washing
  • Suits paint and other surfaces

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I apply with it?

Gels, polishes, waxes and glazes.

Is it gentle on paint?

Yes, the ultra-fine microfibre is soft and gentle.

Can I wash it?

Yes, wash it in warm water with a microfibre detergent and let it air dry.

One pad or several?

Keep one pad per product so they never mix.

What is the core made of?

Foam, with an ultra-fine microfibre face.

Is it for machine use?

No. It is made for applying products by hand.

Will it leave swirls?

It is made for a swirl free finish, with a soft microfibre face that stays gentle on paint.

What if I drop it?

Wash it before using it again, as grit in the fibres can mark paint.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Use one pad per product.
  2. Prime it with a little product first.
  3. Use light pressure.
  4. Wash it after use and let it air dry.
  5. Work one panel at a time.
  6. Use light, overlapping passes.
  7. Wash it if it is dropped.
  8. Keep it in a clean bag between jobs.

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The Drivers HQ

The Drivers HQ (TDHQ) is our own range: the detailing accessories, pressure washer fittings, car decals and clothing we sell under our own name. It is the kit that sits around the chemicals in a detailing routine, from applicators, tyre brushes and microfibre tools to foam lance adapters and trigger guns, plus logo decals and tees for people who like their cars clean.

The Drivers HQ is also the shop itself: a car care and detailing store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, owned and run by Simon Hole and Andrius Karalavicius, with a walk-in store on Manners Industrial Estate and an online shop that delivers across the UK. Alongside our own range we stock specialist brands, and we are the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead.

Our customers' favourites from the range are the Tyre Dressing Applicator, the Microfibre Foam Applicator Pad, the white tyre brush, the 280mm logo decal and the Toffee Wheel.

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The Drivers HQ black and white tyre brushes, microfibre detailing sticks, blue and grey coating applicator and nano ceramic applicator block on a black display plinth in a photo studio

The Drivers HQ range by job

Dressings, polish and coatings. The Tyre Dressing Applicator has a crescent-curved foam pad that follows the tyre wall and a solid foam grip, and measures 100 x 60 x 35mm. For polish, wax and glaze by hand there are the Microfibre Foam Applicator Pad and the 5in sponge pads in black and yellow. For coatings, the Microfibre Blue And Grey Coating Applicator has a low-absorbency foam core, so the product stays on the surface instead of soaking in, and the Nano Ceramic Applicator Block, at 8 x 4 x 1.8cm, is sized for small and tight areas.

Tyres and interior. Our tyre brush has stiff nylon bristles on a black handle and comes in white, black and blue. The white bristles turn brown as they lift old dressing and road film, and stay white once the tyre is clean. Microfibre Detailing Sticks reach into vents, gaps and trims, and the rubber pet hair remover blocks gather hair from seats, mats and boot carpets into a roll you can lift off.

Pressure washer fittings. The Stubby Short Trigger Gun has an M22 male inlet and a 1/4in quick-release outlet, and swaps a long factory lance for a shorter gun that is easier to handle around a car. Our lance adapters fit Karcher Pro HD and HDS guns, both the new EASY trigger gun and the older gun with an M22 outlet, along with Kranzle and Lavor, Parkside, Vax and similar machines. The stainless steel quick release male adapter is 11.6mm with a 1/4in BSP thread and will not rust.

Decanting and spraying. The Long Stem Funnel fills spray bottles and pump sprayers from bigger containers without spills, and the replacement trigger head fits 28mm bottle necks, turns between spray and stream, and locks when the bottle is not in use.

Decals and decal removal. The Drivers HQ logo decal comes in 130mm, 280mm and 500mm in 14 colours, alongside the HQ Lined Box Logo at 135 x 65mm, the Style 2 decal at 240 x 65mm and the Long Outlined Logo at 245 x 40mm. To take old decals, stickers and badges off, the Toffee Wheel fits a standard drill and lifts vinyl and adhesive residue from painted panels.

Clothing and gifts. Our tees, including Keep It Clean and Its All In The Detail, are heavy black round-neck tees in 100% cotton, 200gsm, printed in the UK, in sizes S to 3XL. The Drivers HQ gift card is a physical card in values from £30 to £1,000 that can be spent in our Ilkeston store or online, and there is a digital gift card too.

Shop the range by type: applicator pads, tyre brushes, snow foam lances, adapters and quick connects, stubby trigger guns, car decals and T-shirts.

The Drivers HQ black tyre brush scrubbing the front tyre of a white Ford Fiesta ST with the white tyre brush resting on a wash bucket

The Drivers HQ shop in Ilkeston

The Drivers HQ is owned and run by Simon Hole and Andrius Karalavicius. Simon leads stock, products and customer support, from product advice before you buy to help with an order afterwards. Andrius leads IT, the website and the systems that connect products, stock and orders. The team is made up of detailers, technicians and car lovers with hands-on experience across detailing, paint correction, protection and vehicle care.

Our walk-in store is at 1A Shipley Court, Manners Industrial Estate, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 8EF. Visit the store to see products in person and talk to the team about surfaces, application methods and which products work together before you buy. Click & Collect on eligible online orders is free.

The Drivers HQ is part of a wider automotive group. It includes the Detailing & Training Centre, our professional detailing studio and training centre in Ilkeston, offering detailing, paint correction, ceramic coatings, PPF, vinyl wrapping, window tinting and hands-on detailing training, and the Sunday Drivers Club. Our connected businesses lists them all. Detailing and valeting businesses can apply for a Trade Membership account.

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