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Rupes Soft Interface Pad

Rupes Soft Interface Pad - 75 mm / 3″ - 2 Pack (7mm Thick)

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Rupes Soft Interface Pad, Precision Sanding for OEM Finishes (75 mm, 7 mm Thickness, 2 Pack)

  • Rupes Soft Interface Pad
  • 2 Pack
  • Size 75mm
  • Sits between backing plate and disc
  • Helps discs follow curves
  • Gives a more even sanding finish
  • Soft foam cushion
  • Suits contoured panels
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Rupes Soft Interface Pad, Precision Sanding for OEM Finishes (75 mm, 7 mm Thickness, 2 Pack)

Maximise the quality of your finishing work with Rupes Soft Interface Pad, designed to pair perfectly with 75 mm sanding discs. This foam-backed pad provides a cushion layer between your disc and backing plate, enabling smooth, consistent contact and reducing the risk of uneven sanding or panel damage

Key Benefits:

  • 7 mm soft foam conforms to curves and contours for uniform contact.

  • Improves sanding consistency and finish quality

  • Ideal for use with 75 mm hook-and-loop backing plates on DA polishers or wet/dry sanders

  • Reduces chatter and helps prevent damage during corrective sanding

Package Details:

  • Includes 2x 75 mm soft interface pads (7 mm thick), no holes

  • Compatible with Rupes and standard 3″ hook-and-loop backing plates

Why Choose It?

Manufactured directly by Rupes, this interface pad ensures the right softness and grip for high-level paint correction jobs. It minimises aggressive edge sanding and ensures a smoother, more controlled result, ideal for prep before polishing or coating.

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Key features

  • Soft Interface Pad
  • 2 Pack
  • 75mm
  • Easy To Use

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Expert Notes

The Rupes Soft Interface Pad is made for cushioning sanding discs. It comes as a pack of 2. It comes in 75mm. Fit it between a backing plate and sanding disc of the same size, so the disc follows curves for a more even finish. Keep it out of reach of children. The Drivers HQ stocks a wider range of Rupes car care products. Clean off sanding dust after use and store it flat and dry.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Contoured panels
  • Curved bumpers
  • Body lines
  • Door edges
  • Wing curves
  • Flat panels

Caution: Match its size to the backing plate and disc, and replace it when the hook and loop wears. Keep it out of reach of children.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Interface Pad
Brand
Rupes
Product
Soft Interface Pad
Size
75mm
Pack
2 Pack
Use
Cushioning Sanding Discs
Fits Between
Backing Plate And Disc

How To Use

Fitting

  1. Fit it to the backing plate of the same size.
  2. Attach the sanding disc to its face.
  3. Sand as the disc maker directs.
  4. Check the panel often.

Afterwards

  1. Remove the disc.
  2. Clean off sanding dust.
  3. Store it flat and dry.
  4. Replace it when the hook and loop wears.

Top Tip: The soft cushion lets the disc follow curves, so it sands more evenly over body lines.

Performance Benefits

  • Helps discs follow curves
  • Gives a more even sanding finish
  • Soft foam cushion
  • Suits contoured panels
  • Reusable
  • Designed for paint preparation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it for?

It is a Rupes interface pad for cushioning sanding discs.

Which plate does it fit?

Rupes says it suits 75mm hook and loop backing plates on DA polishers or wet and dry sanders.

Do I need one?

It helps on curved and contoured panels, where a disc straight on the plate sands unevenly.

Can I reuse it?

Yes, it stays on the plate while you change discs, until the hook and loop wears.

Which size do I need?

The same size as your backing plate and sanding discs.

What does an interface pad do?

It sits between the backing plate and the disc, letting the disc follow curves for a more even finish.

Who makes it?

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

Do you deliver across the UK?

Yes, The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Match the sizes.
  2. Fit it centrally.
  3. Attach the disc carefully.
  4. Check the panel often.
  5. Clean off the dust.
  6. Store it flat.
  7. Replace it when worn.
  8. Order online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Rupes

RUPES is an Italian powerhouse in the detailing and surface finishing industry, founded in Milan in 1947. Known globally for its engineering excellence, RUPES combines Italian craftsmanship with technological innovation to create complete polishing systems that redefine efficiency and control. From the famous BigFoot dual-action machines to precision-engineered pads and polishing compounds, every product reflects RUPES’ commitment to quality and performance.

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RUPES Product Range: Machines, Pads & Polishes Working in Harmony

RUPES Product Range: Machines, Pads & Polishes Working in Harmony

RUPES designs its products as part of a complete system, ensuring machines, pads, and compounds all work seamlessly together.

Their BigFoot polishers, including the LHR15, LHR21, Mille, and iBrid Nano, deliver exceptional balance, low vibration, and fast correction with superior surface control.

The RUPES pad range features colour-coded foam, microfiber, and wool pads designed to match each stage of the polishing process:

  • Blue for heavy cutting
  • Green for medium correction
  • Yellow for polishing and refinement
  • White for ultra-finishing

Complementing the pads, the RUPES compound system offers four performance levels:

  • Coarse for defect removal
  • Fine for gloss enhancement
  • Ultrafine for finishing perfection
  • UNO Protect & UNO Pure for single-step correction and protection

Every pad and polish is engineered in-house to work in synergy with RUPES machine movements, ensuring consistent results, minimal dusting, and a flawless finish.

Trusted by Professionals Worldwide: UK Access Through Ilkeston

Trusted by Professionals Worldwide: UK Access Through Ilkeston

RUPES has earned global respect among professional detailers, bodyshops, and enthusiasts for its focus on complete process control. The integration of their machines, pads, and compounds allows users to achieve fast, safe, and predictable results on any surface. Whether performing full paint correction, refining soft clear coat, or applying final gloss finishes, RUPES provides the precision tools for the job.
We stock the full RUPES system in our Ilkeston showroom and offer UK-wide delivery so that detailers across the country can experience the best in Italian-engineered detailing performance.

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